Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.1
This series of books offers an in depth guide to all aspects of brickwork and bricklaying practice. Gerard Lynch, author of the guide to "Guaged Brickwork", has put together these comprehensive and instructive volumes, linking past knowledge and practices with modern skills and materials, so that both can be fully examined and understood. At a time when the conservation and restoration of old buildings demand a more sympathetic handling, such a work should be a useful addition to the existing literature, and an essential source of reference for all those involved in the construction and repair of brick buildings. This volume begins with a background to the historical development of the brick, the craft of bricklaying and of brickwork from the 13th century to the present day. It then goes on to describe the modern manufacture of bricks along with their properties and classification. The book also includes chapters on mortars, tools and accessories along with an explanation of bricklaying skills, and comprehensive coverage of the techniques of bonding and its applications.

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Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.1
This series of books offers an in depth guide to all aspects of brickwork and bricklaying practice. Gerard Lynch, author of the guide to "Guaged Brickwork", has put together these comprehensive and instructive volumes, linking past knowledge and practices with modern skills and materials, so that both can be fully examined and understood. At a time when the conservation and restoration of old buildings demand a more sympathetic handling, such a work should be a useful addition to the existing literature, and an essential source of reference for all those involved in the construction and repair of brick buildings. This volume begins with a background to the historical development of the brick, the craft of bricklaying and of brickwork from the 13th century to the present day. It then goes on to describe the modern manufacture of bricks along with their properties and classification. The book also includes chapters on mortars, tools and accessories along with an explanation of bricklaying skills, and comprehensive coverage of the techniques of bonding and its applications.

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Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.1

Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.1

by Gerard C.J. Lynch
Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.1

Brickwork: History, Technology and Practice: v.1

by Gerard C.J. Lynch

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Overview

This series of books offers an in depth guide to all aspects of brickwork and bricklaying practice. Gerard Lynch, author of the guide to "Guaged Brickwork", has put together these comprehensive and instructive volumes, linking past knowledge and practices with modern skills and materials, so that both can be fully examined and understood. At a time when the conservation and restoration of old buildings demand a more sympathetic handling, such a work should be a useful addition to the existing literature, and an essential source of reference for all those involved in the construction and repair of brick buildings. This volume begins with a background to the historical development of the brick, the craft of bricklaying and of brickwork from the 13th century to the present day. It then goes on to describe the modern manufacture of bricks along with their properties and classification. The book also includes chapters on mortars, tools and accessories along with an explanation of bricklaying skills, and comprehensive coverage of the techniques of bonding and its applications.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781873394021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 03/01/1994
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Gerard Lynch is an internationally acknowledged expert in historic brickwork, master bricklayer, author and lecturer. He is also the author of Gauged Brickwork and numerous papers and articles on aspects of historic brickwork and is the leading authority on gauged brickwork. He runs a successful consultancy practice, teaches traditional and high level craft skills and has worked and advised on many significant historic brick properties in the UK and overseas.

Table of Contents

Volume 1: Preface 1 Historical Development of the English Brick 2 Bricklaying - the Evolving Craft 3 The Manufacture of Bricks 4 Bricks: Properties and Classification 5 Mortar Part One: Traditional Lime-based Mortars Part Two: Modern Cement-based Mortars 6 Tools and Accessories 7 Elementary Practical Skills and Considerations 8 Bonding of Brickwork 9 Bonding Applications
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