For example, concrete block masonry shrinks and clay brick grows, so the installation of a bond break between the materials should solve this problem. “Providing expansion/control/isolation joints ...

A dimensional system based on masonry bond, with its necessary corner solutions, for me, is much more a play of bricks: It still gives a hold - the size of the building elements can be counted ...

A brick bond is the pattern in which bricks are laid. It applies to both brick walls and to concrete block and other types of masonry construction.

Located in the heart of Seoul, a new building for Shinsegae designed by RAMSA serves as a training center for employees. The structure’s exterior is wrapped in complex brick bond patterns and ...

Here, a brief history of brick in the borough of homes and churches and tips for keeping vintage masonry in good condition. “No matter the size of a brick building, you can always see evidence of the ...

A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, ...