PROPER SUMMER & WINTER MASONRY PRACTICES

Summer Masonry Practices

Here are some important tips and reminders for on-site summer construction:
Always remove the plastic wrap from the cubes of brick upon delivery to the site.
Cover the cubes of brick with plywood boards or tarps.
When you start to mortar, spread only enough to permit the setting of the brick that you are working on.
Remember to discard the mortar within two hours.
Efforts should be concentrated on the proper installation of the control and expansion joints.
At the end of the day, spray the walls once they have achieved the initial set to compensate for evaporation.
Also, because of the summer heat
Masonry materials and mixing equipment should be stored in shaded areas.
It is important that the sand be moist throughout the day to maintain uniformity of the sand moisture for the duration of the wall construction.
All equipment should be cooled and the wooden mortar boards should be presoaked.

Proper summer & winter masonry practices

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Proper Winter Masonry Practices

As winters tend to become harsh, brick laying practices must be adapted to the winter season.
On-site brick care
Any plastic wrapping on the top of the brick must be removed to allow any moisture that is present to evaporate. Brick cubes must be elevated from the ground. A tarpaulin must cover unused cubes in a matter where good circulation is allowed.
Mortar
Use less water mix in the winter
Cover the sand to keep it dry
Heat the sand to avoid frozen lumps

Wall Protection:

Tarp areas that are to be bricked. Cover the top of all finished brick work to prevent water and ice from getting into the masonry wall. Check out our Masonry products and decide which one is right for you.

Tooling Joints

Tool masonry joints when they are stiff enough. Remember:

The Ontario Building Code (9.20.14.1) requires that the temperature of the mortar is maintained above 5 degrees celsius, for a period of not less than 48 hours.

Behind the Brick

Between the brick and the back-up wall, there is a narrow air cavity through which moisture drains down to the ground. No brick is 100% waterproof, so this air cavity is vital to get rid of any moisture that seeps through the brick. In this way, the outer clay brick veneer protects the back-up Stone wall or brick wall. Check if your Brick wall is properly made.

Technical

In a time when nothing much last a lifetime, it’s nice to know your home will. For close to a century, Brampton Brick has lent unequalled strength, durability and beauty to various building structures around the world with the highest regards for quality and consistency of genuine clay bricks.

We invite you to discover why our practices, codes and standards are the highest in the industry. Check out our Brick walls, Block walls and other Masonry products.

Better Communities

Brampton Brick is dedicated to building better communities. Look around you, communities built with brick and stone not only look better, they last longer.

The beauty of concrete brick and concrete block and stone not only stand the test of time, they are safer, environmentally friendly, cost less to maintain and earn more in resale value.

Builders own a home until they sell it. Homeowners on average move every 5 years. Communities are built to last a lifetime. Communities that are built with brick and stone are communities that have been made to enhance the quality of life.

Next time you are deciding what type of community you would like to live in, let brick and stone add beauty, style and added value to the outside and inside of your home.

Product Line

There are really two very simple reasons why more and more builders and homeowners are going with Brampton Brick – beauty and durability. Beauty that comes from a wide range of colors, textures and designs, offering unlimited choices to achieve the look you’re hoping for. And durability that comes from the most advanced production and quality testing processes at North America’s largest clay brick plants. check out our various Masonry products and Stone products.

 

Clay Stone

Clay Brick

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Finesse Accessories  (Keystones, Sills, Quoins & Surrounds)

Beauty begins with brick

Versatile color options

Clay brick is an all-natural building material that is made from a mix of clay and water. Various natural color pigments are added during the process to produce different colors, effects, textures, and finishes. The clay bricks are then kiln-fired to make the color permanent. When you combine the total variety of today's mortar colors, you can see that your color choices with brick are virtually endless.

Express your personality

Clay brick allows you to personalize the look of your home with elegant detailing, such as arches and quoins, different bond patterns and special shapes. It allows you to design theme elements from the outside of your building to the inside - such as decorative detailing for interior and exterior brick walls and creative fireplace walls and hearths. Choose the right brick wall for you.

Not just a pretty face

There's more to clay brick than just looks. Brick offers lasting value. It can enhance the resale value of your home and is virtually maintenance free. In short, clay brick offers you a combination of advantages not found in any other siding material. The world's most beautiful and most practical homes are built with clay brick.

Clay brick is also fire-retardant, making it a safer option for your home. It is highly impact-resistant and provides and effective sound barrier. Also, being completely inorganic, it resists the growth of mold, making it a healthier building material.

Versatile color options

Clay brick is an all-natural building material that is made from a mix of clay and water. Various natural color pigments are added during the process to produce different colors, effects, textures, and finishes. The clay bricks are then kiln-fired to make the color permanent. When you combine the total variety of today's mortar colors, you can see that your color choices with brick are virtually endless.

Express your personality

Clay brick allows you to personalize the look of your home with elegant detailing, such as arches and quoins, different bond patterns and special shapes. It allows you to design theme elements from the outside of your building to the inside - such as decorative detailing for interior and exterior stone walls and creative fireplace block walls and hearths.

Not just a pretty face

There's more to clay brick than just looks. Brick offers lasting value. It can enhance the resale value of your home and is virtually maintenance free. In short, clay brick offers you a combination of advantages not found in any other siding material. The world's most beautiful and most practical homes are built with clay brick.

Clay brick is also fire-retardant, making it a safer option for your home. It is highly impact-resistant and provides and effective sound barrier. Also, being completely inorganic, it resists the growth of mold, making it a healthier building material.