Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

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When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...

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We have cavity walls in our home and I’ve heard we can get insulation to fill them for free from our energy supplier. I’m keen to do this, as it should make a difference to our energy bills, but I’ve ...