Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Good Building Guide
Abstract
All free-standing walls must be stable under wind load and durable under service conditions. For simple plan brick and blockwork walls this guide gives rule of thumb guidance for stable construction. Guidance is offered on the choice of materials and on the practical details of construction which together contribute to preventing premature wall deterioration.
Subjects
- Free standing walls
- External works and landscaping
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.