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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Is this brick work acceptable ? 3Dec 23, 2007 7:07 am The cracked bricks don't look too appealing. Re: Is this brick work acceptable ? 4Dec 23, 2007 9:25 am I wouldn't be happy with the cracked bricks. Re: Is this brick work acceptable ? 5Dec 23, 2007 9:42 am kiwi056 Are you concerned about the expansion gap? I'm pretty certain bricks don't need expansion gaps. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Is this brick work acceptable ? 6Dec 23, 2007 12:11 pm Yep, they do. You should see them actually specified on the plan detail. Re: Is this brick work acceptable ? 7Dec 24, 2007 3:20 am Some details about articulation joints and control gaps from the Clay Brick and Paver Institute's Full Brick Manual.
Articulation joints Articulation joints are vertical gaps in brick walls, or between clay brick masonry and windows or doors, that allow for minor footing movements without causing distress or significant wall cracking. Articulation joints provide the flexibility needed when building on reactive clay soils. Articulation is not required for clay brick masonry on stable sites. The basic design and constructionof articulation joints in the outer leaf of a full brick house is similar to that in a brick veneer. The principles are illustrated in figure 20. Where it is not possible to provide ties to the other leaf on either side of an articulation joint, it is necessary to provide a structural connection across the joint. This is made with masonry flexible anchors (MFAs) mortared into bed joints of clay brick masonry. See figure 21. Where MFAs are used in walls over 3 m high or exposed to high winds, they must be built into the clay brick masonry at half-height then at every seventh course (600 mm) above. See figure 22. Articulation joints can usually be placed so that they function also as control gaps. Control gaps Control gaps are also called expansion gaps or joints and their purpose is to control differential and thermal movement of materials. They are essential in long runs of clay brick masonry. The design and construction of control gaps in the external leaf of a full brick house is identical to that in a brick veneer. Except at re-entrant angles in long walls, control gaps are not usually required in internal clay brick masonry. Where an internal gap is required it can usually be located at a full-height opening such as a door or window. The main things I got from this are: 1) Articulation joints are not required for clay brick masonary on stable sites. 2) Control gaps are essential in long runs of clay brick masonary. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the length of a "long run". Finally, a joint/gap along a window sounds like a poor choice. Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Brickwork 8Dec 26, 2007 8:29 am thanks for the replys people their just what I was expecting to hear ,here's another one from the same house what do you think ?
Im building in the northen suburbs of Melb ,now can anyone recommend someone to inspect my house before hand over happens thanks again Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Is this brick work acceptable ? 9Dec 26, 2007 10:06 am Hi Stingerr, definitely call Kevin from New Home Inspections. He has helped many of the Homeone members with their home inspections at various stages and always recieves positive feedback.
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