A note on water-pepellent coatings. Properly designed and constructed masonry walls provide water infiltration protection without the aid of water-repellent coatings, and, in most cases, the addition ...

The Basics of Brick Wall Design. As reinforced concrete and steel framing have eliminated the need for load-bearing masonry, building design has evolved new approaches to waterproofing protection.

Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture ...

Architecture Projects Featuring Thin Brick Design. Transforming a traditional California winery cave, architect Chuck Peterson introduced 4,000 square feet of thin brick as a skin to the structure.

Geoff Wilkinson looks at requirements for movement joints in masonry walls. Subscribe. You can use WP menu builder to build menus. Login / Register Menu Menu . Sign In; ... One such consideration is ...

Brick accent walls are commonly used to make industrial-themed spaces pop. But HGTV's Joanna Gaines has tips to make a brick wall work with any decor style.