Brick & Block

569 topics in this forum

1. What type of lintel for internal cavity wall with opening.

   By LSB, August 5, 2024
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   • LSB
   • August 5, 2024

2. Blocks on IG Lintels

   By LSB, July 30, 2024
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   • DannyT
   • August 3, 2024

3. I have a very driven, enthusiastic husband! Help!

   By DieselDobermann, July 14, 2024
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   • RandyPeters
   • July 24, 2024

4. Composite Wall Ties - Worth the extra cost?

   By Matt60, May 24, 2021
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   • Dave Jones
   • July 21, 2024

5. Finishing under threshold

   By bmj1, July 12, 2024
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   • nod
   • July 12, 2024

6. Double skinned blockwork house?

   By FLF, July 8, 2024
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   • Dave Jones
   • July 10, 2024

7. Formed Cavity Closers - anyone recommend them?

   By SBMS, July 8, 2024
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   • Dave Jones
   • July 8, 2024

8. Bricks with holes in them. Continental style.

   By saveasteading, July 6, 2024
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   • saveasteading
   • July 7, 2024

9. Porotherm construction

   By flanagaj, June 27, 2024
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   • JohnMo
   • June 29, 2024

10. VCL requirement in masonry cavity walls

    By SBMS, June 25, 2024
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    • JackofAll
    • June 26, 2024

11. Linear bricks

    By JulesFormosa, January 28, 2022   

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    • roman brick
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      • coursing height
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    • ed g
    • June 18, 2024

12. Brick Match - Marston bricks

    By Del-inquent, June 4, 2024
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    • Del-inquent
    • June 10, 2024

13. Thin bed mortar

    By mjc55, March 20, 2024
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    • HughF
    • June 9, 2024

14. U value numbers for cavity beads

    By SBMS, June 2, 2024
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    • SBMS
    • June 2, 2024

15. Thinnest and strongest blocks for partition walls?

    By MariaD, April 29, 2024
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    • Mike
    • June 2, 2024

16. Best airtightness rating for brick and block

    By SBMS, June 1, 2024
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    • Iceverge
    • June 1, 2024

17. Wet pointing for 8 months

    By Ste Raw, May 25, 2024
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    • Mike
    • May 31, 2024

18. Murphy wept, a big cold bridge?

    By CalvinHobbes, May 25, 2024
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    • CalvinHobbes
    • May 28, 2024

19. Aircrete blocks cracking to the gables

    By Will A, May 28, 2024
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    • Will A
    • May 28, 2024

20. Is this just backfill under the slab? And is this structurally sound?

    By LorenClayton, May 21, 2024
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    • MikeSharp01
    • May 21, 2024

21. Cutting bricks - how easy / time consuming is it ?

    By maxdavie, May 9, 2024
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    • saveasteading
    • May 9, 2024

22. fretting mortar

    By GrantMcscott, April 28, 2024
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    • GrantMcscott
    • May 1, 2024

23. Cavity 10mm wider than insulation? 1 2

    By Raine, March 18, 2024
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    • Canski
    • April 29, 2024

24. M4 Mortar & Recessed Membrane Below DPC

    By Saul, April 3, 2024
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    • Mr Punter
    • April 3, 2024

25. Cracks on the outer wall, should I be worried?

    By EmilyT, March 26, 2024
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    • EmilyT
    • March 26, 2024