Traditional Brickwork : Construction, Repair and Maintenance

Used in the British Isles since its twelfth-century reintroduction into England from the continent, brick remains the most versatile of all building materials, standing as testament to the often-sublime skills employed in its use for construction. Yet, despite growing interest in historic buildings and the need to conserve them, many remain under threat from the ravages of poor practice and modern inappropriate materials. Traditional Brickwork is an informative guide to working with traditional brick. Based on the author’s hands-on experience, it explains the manufacture and use of brick in England, revealing its characteristics and vulnerabilities. It also examines the survival of traditional brickwork and the practical methods to assess, construct, repair and maintain it, together with the necessary tools and materials. Featuring over 400 images, this helpful book will be of great interest to bricklayers, instructors and all interested in the use of traditional brickwork both past, present and future.

As an historic guide to brickwork together with a comprehensive manual on practical application, this book is excellent. When you take into account the wealth of photography and illustrations, together with the extremely useful Glossary, this establishes it as a significant and important directory for anyone who is interested in the preservation of historic brickwork, both on a practical and theoretical basis. Thoroughly recommended.