Repairing brick and block masonry
Digest 359
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Digest
Abstract
Masonry buildings, like any others, can suffer damage through accident or long neglect and as the result of deficiencies in design, materials or workmanship. This Digest lists the causes of damage and summarises methods of repair. Its aim is not to over-emphasise the liability of brickwork and blockwork to damage but to point out certain risks that can be avoided and, more particularly, to indicate any special precautions that can be taken in the course of repair work to prevent recurrence. This Digest is concerned with damage to small buildings, generally domestic, for which foundations are at shallow depth and settlement due to overloading the soil is unlikely.
History
Replaces - BRE Digest 200.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Walls/masonry/cavity walls
- Masonry walls, repair
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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