A manual of face brick construction by American Face Brick Association
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"A Manual of Face Brick Construction" by the American Face Brick Association is a technical guide focused on the methods and benefits of using face brick in construction, likely written in the early 20th century. The manual presents various techniques for building with face brick, emphasizing its structural, artistic, and economic advantages over other materials, particularly in residential architecture. As builders and masons are the primary audience, the book serves as a
valuable resource for those looking to enhance their building practices. At the start of the manual, the authors lay the groundwork for understanding the art and science of brick construction, referencing its historical significance and the evolution of brickmaking from ancient civilizations to modern practices. They articulate the necessity of combining firmness, utility, and charm in building design, reflecting Vitruvius's principles. The opening chapters outline the manual's aims, discussing the merits of face brick including its durability, aesthetic variety, and economic efficiency, while setting the stage to guide builders through specific construction techniques, brick types, and the advantages they provide in terms of fire safety, maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | American Face Brick Association |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21015966 |
| Title | A manual of face brick construction |
| Original Publication | United States: American Face Brick Association,1920. |
| Contents | Modern brickmaking -- Pre-eminent merits of face brick -- Types of face brick wall -- Putting in foundations -- Solid face brick construction -- Face brick on hollow tile construction -- Face brick veneer construction -- Special uses of face brick -- Brick bonds -- Mortar joints -- Increasing fire protection -- Face brick house designs -- Useful tables and suggestions -- Problems in estimating quantities -- Glossary of usual terms in bricklaying. |
| Credits | Tom Cosmas, with assistance from members of the Distributed Proofreaders, compiled from materials provided by The Internet Archive and are placed in the Public Domain |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans |
| Subject | Brick houses |
| Subject | Bricklaying |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69285 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 730 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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