Technical

GENERAL GUIDES

Here we offer a range of useful guides available to download. Please note that while these publications are helpful as a reference, some of them are in need of updating. A date of revision is detailed on the cover sheets.

These publications are not a substitute for professional advice. The association strongly advises anyone referencing these guides to seek professional advice before undertaking work.

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Clay-v-Concrete Bricks: A Comparative Guide

One of the myths surrounding the use of bricks in construction, is that a brick is just a brick and that all bricks are the same! Not so... A brick is often defined in dictionaries as being traditionally made of natural clay, that’s true and there’s nothing quite like it!

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The UK Clay Brickmaking Process

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Cleaning of Clay Brickwork

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Alteration & Repair of Clay Brickwork

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Brickwork Procurement

The purpose of this document is to provide brick procurement best-practice guidance for project managers, developers, contractors, builders and clients.

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