Bricks are an essential construction material used extensively around the world. Each year, nearly 1500 billion bricks are produced globally. However, according to the PWC report, Melbourne is facing ...
If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin ...
In contrast to standard bricks, the BT – Bloque Termodisipador is five-sided and asymmetrical, with a large angled face that helps protect the brick from solar radiation. The bricks are perforated ...
One concrete block covers the space of almost four bricks. Photos/Tony Mushoborozi. You have worked your fingers to the bone for years, planning, executing impossible tasks, saving, closing deals, and ...
Q. Tim, I have a big decision to make and need your help. I love the look of colored brick for paving, including my driveway, sidewalks and patio. The issue is I’ve started to pay attention to older ...
Over recent decades everything to do with construction has been improved to enable the builder to increase the speed of construction, that is, everything except bricklaying. Conventional masonry ...
SALISBURY — Who knew the world of bricks could be so fascinating? Steven Blankenbreker, for one. A ceramics engineer who studied at N.C. State, his collection is a paltry 350 bricks today, compared to ...