Brick Basics

Description

This CPD will provide an introduction to clay bricks used in construction. Topics covered include the main brick types available, the main bonding patterns and key technical considerations when specifying and designing brick facades. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- Where clay bricks come from and how they are made

- The anatomy of a brick and the different brick types

- The benefits of brick in architecture

- The commonly used bonding patterns (UK) and the influence of joints and mortar

- The basics of movement in brickwork and other key technical considerations

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.