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BRICK sa ADOBE sa BRICK PAVING sa MODEL & MINIATURE BRICKWORK xx BUILDING MATERIAL xx CONCRETE Brick buymanship. A picture summary of the nine most common types of bricks and their suggested uses. Brightening brick. How to prepare and paint an interior brick surface. Brick repair basics. Simple steps to removing and replacing a damaged brick in a wall. Tips on designing a false brick wall incorporating arches. The wall is used to conceal indirect fluorescent lights. Bricklayer's guide. An informative look at the evolution of an historic construction material with selection and how-to guidelines. Tips on replacing a damaged brick or stone on the outside wall of a building. Point by point brickworks. Repointing a brick home . Includes special pointers on chimney stack repair and repairing damaged brick. How to prepare the surface of bricks for decorative painting. A summary of the major types of cleaning and waterproofing techniques used to restore brick, masonry and stone buildings. How to preserve the masonry of an older home. How to repoint bricks. Covers matching materials, joint types, joint preparation, mortar preparation, filing and tooling, aging, and cleaning. Repairing concrete cracks and tuck pointing brickwork. Tips on patching mortar on brickwork and stone and replacing exterior caulking. Installing imitation brick on walls. Easy ways to repair concrete and brickwork. Tips on repairing cracks in concrete and tuck pointing brick. How to use imitation brick for inside jobs. Includes instructions on surface preparation, layout, applying adhesive and applying the bricks. Four half-day home fix-up projects. (1) Tuck-pointing brick, (2) repairing cracked concrete, (3) removing efflorescence from brick and masonry surfaces, and (4) repairing or replacing a broken asbestos shingle. Tip: How to keep brick stairways in good condition. Tip on repointing mortar joints in brick or stone walls. Tips on encasing a wooden post inside a brick veneer. Tips on repairing cracked mortar between bricks and sealing the brick. Adding-on to a brick house. How to match up your new brick so that no one will see the difference. How to hire a bricklayer. Hints on brick buying. Calculating the number of brick needed. Add-on foundations. How to think through the planning and construction. Details for (1) waterproofing existing or new foundations, (2) insulating crawl spaces, (3) flat slab foundations, (4) wood foundations, (5) brick veneer, and (6) adobe brick construction. Tips on repointing mortar joints. Repairing brick mortar. Tips on removing paint spatters from brick. Tips on stripping paint from a brick fireplace. How to remove mortar from brick. When brick begins to fail. How to spot failure in brick walls and an explanation of the process that led to the deterioration. How to repair and protect brick walls against failure. Two ways to install brick veneer when the foundation lacks a ledge to start the brick on. Tip on removing dried-on paint drips from softer brick. Repairing brick mortar. How to "tuck point" failing joints. How to anchor things to concrete block or brick. Advice on choosing a fastener. Cutting a hole in brick veneer using a masonry bit, cold chisel and hammer. Transforming a backyard of compacted clay subsoil into an array of raised beds surrounded by brick. Describes how to make the raised beds and soil for them and for laying a patchwork of bricks. How to repoint brickwork. Covers removing old mortar, mixing new mortar, repointing, and replacing deteriorated bricks. How to remove paint from brick using a solution of caustic soda (lye) and cornstarch which will not harm the brick. Laying brick arches. How to build a frame and lay up large brick arches. Tip: How to support an exterior bearing brick wall while enlarging a door opening and installing a new lintel. Tips on parging a brick wall which has eroded. Build a simple but effective brick cutter. Tip on removing old plaster from an exterior brick wall. How to add new brick veneer to an existing concrete-block house. Building a grout-lock wall (two wythes of brick with a core of concrete reinforced with steel). Tips on "sealing" brick walls to reduce moisture penetration. Tip: Use a grout bag to speed up tuck pointing. Bricklaying basics. Tools, materials and techniques for building a brick wall. Laying up brick bovedas, a dome built without the aid of formwork. Matching existing brickwork. How to make new bricks to match existing bricks of unknown origin. Pros and cons of clay unit bricks versus concrete masonry bricks. How to waterproof brick piers constructed below ground level. Repointing old brick. Determining the correct mortar to use is the key to success when repairing old brick buildings. Fixing deteriorated mortar between bricks by parging or repointing. Some tips. Suggested method for removing paint from brick. Instructions for removing hardened mortar from brick. What you should know about brick bonds and joints. How to point brickwork. How to close a window opening in a brick wall. Points to consider when adding a brick veneer to cover an existing concrete foundation wall. How to repair brick veneer that has pulled slightly away from a wall without removing and replacing the veneer. Tip shows how to allow moisture to escape from brick-veneer walls. Brick repointing. Materials, tools and techniques for creating attractive and sound joints. Giving interior brick a face lift. Describes cleaning products and techniques and paint removal. Tips on removing old paint drips from brick siding. Masonry repairs. Timely guidelines for repairing asphalt, brick, concrete and stucco. Tips on installing a brick facing behind a wood-burning stove. How to build with brick. A general primer for small walls, patios, etc. What to do (and not to do) with old brick. Tips on cleaning and restoring brick houses. Tips on repairing brick-veneer to eliminate moisture problems. Tip: Recipe for cleaning fireplace bricks. The bare-brick mistake. Cautions against removing plaster off a wall to get down to bare brick. Tips on how to create new brickwork that is indistinguishable from an old original. How to remove paint from brick exterior surfaces using a caustic soda solution. The case against removing paint from brick masonry. Restoring old brickwork. Stopping seepage through exterior brick walls. Tip: How to remove old mortar from antique bricks without damage to soft bricks. Tip: Heavy plastic bag with a hole cut in one corner works to apply mortar when pointing brick. Two articles on repointing masonry. The first explains why joints fail. The second is a step-by-step guide on how to remove the deteriorated mortar from joints in brick or stone walls, match the old mortar's consistency and texture, and refill the joints. How to prevent water penetration on brick surfaces, especially those that have been sandblasted. How to assess the condition of bricks and mortar. Make a useful tool for cleaning old mortar off exposed brick or taking down high spots in rough plaster. Tip on using solid-color latex exterior stain to conceal paint drips on brick. Picturesque masonry. Understanding the architecture and upkeep of revival-style brick and stucco houses. Includes a glossary of brick types and mortar binders Mastering brick maintenance. Five repair procedures from a professional for repairing brick buildings. Covers documenting, mortar, repointing, replacing brick and resurfacing marred walls. Repointing right. Why using modern mortar can damage a historic house. How to analyze the existing mortar and reproduce it. Tips on how to buy and use brick for outdoor projects. Repairing old brickwork. Tips on inspection, repointing, and cleaning. How to clean and repoint crumbling mortar joints in a chimney or other brickwork. Tips on tuckpointing mortar joints in brick. How to choose the right bricks for paving, planters, etc. Also a look at new-vs-used bricks. Install your own masonry veneers. How to install both stone and wire-backed brick. How to repoint old brick and repair hairline cracks. Includes a recipe for a substitute for old-fashioned lime mortar that won't damage soft brick. Tip on cleaning brick which has been stained by pigments which have bled off of metal siding. Tuckpointing brick to replace lost mortar, restore the soundness of the masonry, and keep out the weather. Tip on removing a thin film of mortar mix from bricks. Tips on removing soot and wax from bricks. An explanation of why the airspace between sheathing and brick in brick veneer construction must not be filled with insulation. Homescaping with bricks. How to build brick walls and planters. How to lay patios, porches, steps and sidewalks of brick or concrete flagstone. "Homescaping" with bricks. How to build walls, barbecues, patios, planters, sidewalks, etc. from brick. How to build a two-man brick carrier. Haul up to 36 bricks. Est. cost: $10. Using silicone masonry sealer to halt brick damage from moisture and to restore the appearance of old brick. Build a joint-raking tool to create uniform joints in brickwork. Patching and sealing spalled brick. Some tips. | |||||||||
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