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Surveying traditionally constructed brickwork

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  • Jenkins, Moses

    (Historic Environment Scotland, Forthside, UK)

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The use of fired clay bricks for construction has a long tradition in the UK. Brickwork constructed prior to the 20th century is commonly referred to as ‘traditionally constructed’, although this definition encompasses a wide range of both technical and decorative techniques.1 This paper discusses the surveying of such traditionally constructed brickwork. The focus is on what may be considered an initial survey, which notes details such as the uses of brick, the bricks used, the presence of and cause of decay, and technical and decorative features. In cases where decay is significant, further, more detailed survey and analysis of issues such as mortar, type of salt efflorescence, bricks required, etc. would be necessary. This paper, however, will give those who have a need to survey traditionally constructed buildings a good general guide to considerations relevant to surveying brickwork.

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  • Jenkins, Moses, 2019. "Surveying traditionally constructed brickwork," Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 8(2), pages 112-124, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jbsav0:y:2019:v:8:i:2:p:112-124
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    Keywords

    bricks; brickwork; decay; repair; lime; replacement; survey;
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    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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