WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk.

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2 WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM

BRICK AWARDS

We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2018. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. THE FIRE RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE Holmesfield Road United Kingdom Exova Warringtonfire Warrington WA1 2DS T : +44 (0) 1925 655 116 F : +44 (0) 1925 655 419 E : warrington@exova.com PAUL JOLLY TO PRESENT AT BRICK WORKS LONDON Paul Jolly, Associate Director at London-based Dixon Jones, will present at the forthcoming Brick Works event on Thursday 21st March in Camden Town, London. The evening event, hosted at their premises, will provide in-depth, contemporary case studies on some of the most notable clay brick architecture in the UK’s built environment. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk.

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2 WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM

BRICK AWARDS

We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2018. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. THE FIRE RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE Holmesfield Road United Kingdom Exova Warringtonfire Warrington WA1 2DS T : +44 (0) 1925 655 116 F : +44 (0) 1925 655 419 E : warrington@exova.com PAUL JOLLY TO PRESENT AT BRICK WORKS LONDON Paul Jolly, Associate Director at London-based Dixon Jones, will present at the forthcoming Brick Works event on Thursday 21st March in Camden Town, London. The evening event, hosted at their premises, will provide in-depth, contemporary case studies on some of the most notable clay brick architecture in the UK’s built environment. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM BRICKWORK DIMENSIONS TABLES Vertical brickwork courses dimensions tables using 65mm bricks and 10mm joints 6,- 3,. 4,. 5,- 81 courses 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107

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DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK BDA GUIDE - DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk MOVEMENT JOINT POSITIONS AND BUILDING DETAILS 6 Features of the building which should be considered when determining joint positions in masonry are:-

THE DESIGN WALLS

BS 5628: The Structural Use of Masonry Part t: Unreinforced Masonry The design of laterally loaded walls Prepared by J. Morton BSc PhD CEng MICE MlnstM This publication is ENTER SEVERELY EXPOSED BRICKWORK Severely eXPOSeD BrICKWOrK CONTeNTS 2 ContentsPage INTrODuCTION 3 MOrTAr 4 MOveMeNT JOINTS 5 SIMPle FreeSTANDINg WAllS 6-7 SIMPle reTAININg WAllS 8-10 ChIMNey CONSTruCTION 11-12 WINDOW CIllS 13 STeP

FlANK WAllS 14-15

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Brick bin stores and low brick front garden walls, which also form timber-topped benches, separate the gardens from the street while reinforcing a sense of openness and shared space. Marmalade Lane delivers 42 homes on the one-hectare site, with a mix of two- to five-bedroom terrace houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments. STATEMENT OF VERIFICATION BF1805-C-ECOP Rev 0.1 Page 1 of 14 © BRE Global Ltd, 2017 Statement of Verification BREG EN EPD No.: 000002 Issue 4 ECO EPD Ref. No.

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CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK SEVERELY EXPOSED BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK 6 EFFLORESCENCE DESCRIPTION Efflorescence is the appearance of salt WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk.

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2 WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM

BRICK AWARDS

We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2018. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. THE FIRE RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE Holmesfield Road United Kingdom Exova Warringtonfire Warrington WA1 2DS T : +44 (0) 1925 655 116 F : +44 (0) 1925 655 419 E : warrington@exova.com PAUL JOLLY TO PRESENT AT BRICK WORKS LONDON Paul Jolly, Associate Director at London-based Dixon Jones, will present at the forthcoming Brick Works event on Thursday 21st March in Camden Town, London. The evening event, hosted at their premises, will provide in-depth, contemporary case studies on some of the most notable clay brick architecture in the UK’s built environment. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk.

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2 WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM

BRICK AWARDS

We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2018. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. THE FIRE RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE Holmesfield Road United Kingdom Exova Warringtonfire Warrington WA1 2DS T : +44 (0) 1925 655 116 F : +44 (0) 1925 655 419 E : warrington@exova.com PAUL JOLLY TO PRESENT AT BRICK WORKS LONDON Paul Jolly, Associate Director at London-based Dixon Jones, will present at the forthcoming Brick Works event on Thursday 21st March in Camden Town, London. The evening event, hosted at their premises, will provide in-depth, contemporary case studies on some of the most notable clay brick architecture in the UK’s built environment. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM BRICKWORK DIMENSIONS TABLES Vertical brickwork courses dimensions tables using 65mm bricks and 10mm joints 6,- 3,. 4,. 5,- 81 courses 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107

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DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK BDA GUIDE - DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk MOVEMENT JOINT POSITIONS AND BUILDING DETAILS 6 Features of the building which should be considered when determining joint positions in masonry are:-

THE DESIGN WALLS

BS 5628: The Structural Use of Masonry Part t: Unreinforced Masonry The design of laterally loaded walls Prepared by J. Morton BSc PhD CEng MICE MlnstM This publication is ENTER SEVERELY EXPOSED BRICKWORK Severely eXPOSeD BrICKWOrK CONTeNTS 2 ContentsPage INTrODuCTION 3 MOrTAr 4 MOveMeNT JOINTS 5 SIMPle FreeSTANDINg WAllS 6-7 SIMPle reTAININg WAllS 8-10 ChIMNey CONSTruCTION 11-12 WINDOW CIllS 13 STeP

FlANK WAllS 14-15

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Brick bin stores and low brick front garden walls, which also form timber-topped benches, separate the gardens from the street while reinforcing a sense of openness and shared space. Marmalade Lane delivers 42 homes on the one-hectare site, with a mix of two- to five-bedroom terrace houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments. STATEMENT OF VERIFICATION BF1805-C-ECOP Rev 0.1 Page 1 of 14 © BRE Global Ltd, 2017 Statement of Verification BREG EN EPD No.: 000002 Issue 4 ECO EPD Ref. No.

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REGULATION A3 OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS (ENGLAND & WALES Masonry design for disproportionate collapse requirements under Regulation A3 of the Building Regulations (England & Wales) Introduction Revised Building Regulations for England & Wales, related, in part, to the structural design of buildings to resist

accidental damage,

WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

BRICK CALCULATOR

BRICK CALCULATOR. Contribute to a healthy supply chain and buoyant construction sector by procuring responsibly. Our brick calculator helps you to order accurately, minimising waste and saving money.

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk. ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2 DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK BDA GUIDE - DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk MOVEMENT JOINT POSITIONS AND BUILDING DETAILS 6 Features of the building which should be considered when determining joint positions in masonry are:-

THE DESIGN WALLS

BS 5628: The Structural Use of Masonry Part t: Unreinforced Masonry The design of laterally loaded walls Prepared by J. Morton BSc PhD CEng MICE MlnstM This publication is FREESTANDING BRICK WALLS BDA - Freestanding Brick Wall Details Coping 'F2' with continuous DPC 215mm Sheltered Areas ZONE 1 H (mm) W (mm) 1925 525 1750 550 1600 575 1450 575 ZONE 2 ZONE WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

BRICK CALCULATOR

BRICK CALCULATOR. Contribute to a healthy supply chain and buoyant construction sector by procuring responsibly. Our brick calculator helps you to order accurately, minimising waste and saving money.

BRICK BULLETIN

BRICK BULLETIN 2017. The Brick Bulletin exists to celebrate architectural brickwork. If you have worked on a project that substantially uses clay brick and consider it to potentially be of ineterest to our readers, we would welcome details and images. All suggestions would be gratefully received by tomfarmer@brick.org.uk. ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2 DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK BDA GUIDE - DESIGNING FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk MOVEMENT JOINT POSITIONS AND BUILDING DETAILS 6 Features of the building which should be considered when determining joint positions in masonry are:-

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

DESIGN DETAILS

Whilst geography is important when designing the walls of buildings (see the rainfall and frost exposure maps in the NHBC technical manual) it is recommended that all external works be designed and built in accordance with best practice for severely exposed brickwork, to minimise the risk posed by frost attack. STRUCTURAL BRICKWORK If you require assistance, contact our friendly team at brick@brick.org.uk. Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures is the primary source of information when designing brickwork. To access supporting materials, design examples and training courses suitable for structural engineers, click the following link to visit the Eurocode 6 website . GUIDES - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION The purpose of this document is to provide brick procurement best-practice guidance for project managers, developers, contractors, builders and clients. Implementing this best-practice will help ensure that the supply of bricks does not impact your construction programme. It will also help minimise confusion and make for a more streamlined GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you

THE DESIGN WALLS

BS 5628: The Structural Use of Masonry Part t: Unreinforced Masonry The design of laterally loaded walls Prepared by J. Morton BSc PhD CEng MICE MlnstM This publication is WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM BONDS A PATTERN IN WHICH BRICK IS LAID. Flemish bonds can be replicated in the half-brick outer leaf of a cavity wall by using whole bricks as stretchers, while the headers are created by half bricks called bats or STATEMENT OF VERIFICATION BF1805-C-ECOP Rev 0.1 Page 1 of 14 © BRE Global Ltd, 2017 Statement of Verification BREG EN EPD No.: 000002 Issue 4 ECO EPD Ref. No.

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WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

BRICK CALCULATOR

BRICK CALCULATOR. Contribute to a healthy supply chain and buoyant construction sector by procuring responsibly. Our brick calculator helps you to order accurately, minimising waste and saving money. ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Vertical brickwork courses dimensions tables using 65mm bricks and 10mm joints 6,- 3,. 4,. 5,- 81 courses 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107

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CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK SEVERELY EXPOSED BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK 6 EFFLORESCENCE DESCRIPTION Efflorescence is the appearance of salt

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Brick bin stores and low brick front garden walls, which also form timber-topped benches, separate the gardens from the street while reinforcing a sense of openness and shared space. Marmalade Lane delivers 42 homes on the one-hectare site, with a mix of two- to five-bedroom terrace houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments. PAUL JOLLY TO PRESENT AT BRICK WORKS LONDON Paul Jolly, Associate Director at London-based Dixon Jones, will present at the forthcoming Brick Works event on Thursday 21st March in Camden Town, London. The evening event, hosted at their premises, will provide in-depth, contemporary case studies on some of the most notable clay brick architecture in the UK’s built environment. WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONBRICK BULLETINTECHNICALSUSTAINABILITYEVENTSNEWSRESOURCES Clay brick continues as the material of choice for those seeking an incredible aesthetic and, more importantly, the health, safety and longevity that masonry build is known to offer. On behalf of the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers, The Brick Development Association offers free design and technical services to those who

work with clay

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability Report 2020. Welcome to the latest Brick Development Association sustainability report. This annual publication is an opportunity to review the collective progress in sustainable operations made by the UK’s brick manufacturing industry.

BRICK CALCULATOR

BRICK CALCULATOR. Contribute to a healthy supply chain and buoyant construction sector by procuring responsibly. Our brick calculator helps you to order accurately, minimising waste and saving money. ENTRIES REMAIN OPEN FOR THE BRICK AWARDS (NOW IN 2021 Entries remain open for the Brick Awards (now in 2021) Unfortunately the 2020 Brick Awards has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is nothing to stop you entering for the 45th annual Brick Awards. The Brick Awards begins its search for the very best examples of brick architecture and craftsmanship in the UK’s built GOOD SITE PRACTICE AND WORKMANSHIP contents page introduction 3 ordering bricks 3 site reference panel 4 delivery and storage 5 handling and blending 6 setting out and size tolerances 7 mortar joints 8 notes on bricklaying 9-11 protection of brickwork 12-13 check list 14 good site practice and workmanship 2

BRICK AWARDS

BRICK AWARDS 2019. We are delighted to showcase the exemplary clay brick architecture celebrated by the Brick Awards 2019. This winners' gallery provides a summary of winning projects and their significant contributors, including architects, brickwork contractors, developers, clients and brick manufacturers. Alongside the beautiful imagery you WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Vertical brickwork courses dimensions tables using 65mm bricks and 10mm joints 6,- 3,. 4,. 5,- 81 courses 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107

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CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK SEVERELY EXPOSED BRICKWORK Brick Development Association www.brick.org.uk CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK 6 EFFLORESCENCE DESCRIPTION Efflorescence is the appearance of salt

BRICK BULLETIN

Brick bin stores and low brick front garden walls, which also form timber-topped benches, separate the gardens from the street while reinforcing a sense of openness and shared space. Marmalade Lane delivers 42 homes on the one-hectare site, with a mix of two- to five-bedroom terrace houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments. PAUL JOLLY TO PRESENT AT BRICK WORKS LONDON Paul Jolly, Associate Director at London-based Dixon Jones, will present at the forthcoming Brick Works event on Thursday 21st March in Camden Town, London. The evening event, hosted at their premises, will provide in-depth, contemporary case studies on some of the most notable clay brick architecture in the UK’s built environment.

BRICK BULLETIN

The Girls’ Hostel Block at the St. Andrews Institute of Technology and Management in Gurugram explores the intersection of education and sustainability through the lens of the vernacular. STRUCTURAL BRICKWORK If you require assistance, contact our friendly team at brick@brick.org.uk. Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures is the primary source of information when designing brickwork. To access supporting materials, design examples and training courses suitable for structural engineers, click the following link to visit the Eurocode 6 website .

BRICK CALCULATOR

Technical BRICK CALCULATOR . Contribute to a healthy supply chain and buoyant construction sector by procuring responsibly. Our brick calculator helps you to order MEMBERS - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Forterra. is a leading UK manufacturer of a diverse range of trusted clay and concrete building products. From its nine brick manufacturing facilities, with a production capacity of over half a billion bricks a year, the company produces some of the industry’s best-known clay brick brands, including the original London Brick, Butterley, Ecostock and Cradley - products that have been used in WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Vertical brickwork courses dimensions tables using 65mm bricks and 10mm joints 6,- 3,. 4,. 5,- 81 courses 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107

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FREESTANDING BRICK WALLS BDA - Freestanding Brick Wall Details Coping 'F2' with continuous DPC 215mm Sheltered Areas ZONE 1 H (mm) W (mm) 1925 525 1750 550 1600 575 1450 575 ZONE 2 ZONE

THE DESIGN WALLS

BS 5628: The Structural Use of Masonry Part t: Unreinforced Masonry The design of laterally loaded walls Prepared by J. Morton BSc PhD CEng MICE MlnstM This publication is WELCOME - THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Created Date: 11/1/2007 6:21:20 PM

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The 105-home project, largely for social rent, is designed by architect Mikhail Riches and provides a mix of one- and two-bedroom flats, and two, three- and four-bedroom houses, achieving an overall density of 83 dwellings per hectare. Drawing on the now desirable Victorian terraces and townhouses of the nearby ‘Golden Triangle’,

the low

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Brick bin stores and low brick front garden walls, which also form timber-topped benches, separate the gardens from the street while reinforcing a sense of openness and shared space. Marmalade Lane delivers 42 homes on the one-hectare site, with a mix of two- to five-bedroom terrace houses and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

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