Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Feb 25, 2020 2:07 pm I want to use recycled reds for a rustic appearance on internal walls, (maxi bricks on externtal) however I plan for an attic room, so the internal recycled red walls need to take the weight of the floor and related loads. Has anyone done similar, is it just a matter of the building surveyor signing off or is it an engineering sign off. Also, I note that the recycled reds from 1900s to 1940s are either pressed or wirecut (somewhat chalky). I assume that the pressed are the only ones suitable to take a floor ontop, is this correct? I want as rough and rustic a look as possible.I like the look of some of the wirecuts, but in my experience, they vary in durability and strength. Re: using recycled reds in walls - with attic in roof 2Feb 25, 2020 9:23 pm Good taste. I love our 100 yr old bricks in our equally old bungalow - it's as if they just dug out the local clay put it in a kiln and whatever resulted was what you got with all the character. I have been wanting to keep them in any new home but there is nothing like them for sale (even in the recycled form) so it looks basically not possible. I can't answer your specific question because i don't know - but what i have noticed is these bricks although they have character they are terrible quality and highly variable quality compared to contemporary bricks. Some of them you could break just with your two arms. Others are okay. I guess the recycled ones would only be the okay ones to have survived the recycling process but it won't replicate the original character. It might be simpler and cheaper just to go veneer and be done with it. Re: using recycled reds in walls - with attic in roof 3Feb 27, 2020 8:18 am Andre2018 I want to use recycled reds for a rustic appearance on internal walls, (maxi bricks on externtal) however I plan for an attic room, so the internal recycled red walls need to take the weight of the floor and related loads. The existing walls will need to be checked and the new wall designed by an engineer to AS3700 Masonry Structures Andre2018 Has anyone done similar, is it just a matter of the building surveyor signing off or is it an engineering sign off. The building Surveyor will check that all documents, details,notes are included.. basically they ( BSs) can't certify what's not provided. Andre2018 Also, I note that the recycled reds from 1900s to 1940s are either pressed or wirecut (somewhat chalky). I assume that the pressed are the only ones suitable to take a floor ontop, is this correct? I want as rough and rustic a look as possible.I like the look of some of the wirecuts, but in my experience, they vary in durability and strength. The design parameters are within AS3700 Masonry Structures..if you are not sure about the existing Structure contract a local designer/engineer. BTW photos, sketches,etc also helps others The key considerations for loft design are 1. Placement of the loft within the roof Space 2.Structural Alterations to existing Roof, walls,etc 3.Stairs to the loft 4.Loft flooring 5.Loft walls 6.Loft Windows, ceiling and roof Frame out If you require 3D Bim, models , data on the above post back or leave a PM Cheers Chris Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: using recycled reds in walls - with attic in roof 4Mar 15, 2020 12:30 pm Thanks Chris, I follow what you are saying. The final design would need a masonry specification. I am thinking my question now is, what assumptions are made about the recylcled red bricks themselves. Ie. the CMAA specification refers to masonry units mandated to have a Minimum Characteristic Compressive Strength of 10. Mpa for load bearing applications. Are recycled reds assumed to comply to this spec? Re: using recycled reds in walls - with attic in roof 5Mar 20, 2020 10:04 am Recycled bricks Should be OK The slender brick wall may need to be stiffened by piers, increase wall width, larger footings, etc You will need to put up plans and more info Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi all, My neighbour has built his 15m long garage on our boundary. It was agreed as part of the planning permit that the wall must be in exposed recycled brick. For some… 0 10913 Broker here - legislation says that every true broker must put the clients best interests before theirs so in theory they must offer you the best options for you on their… 2 46014 0 2020 |