272 Pages
by
Routledge
This series of books offers an in depth guide to all aspects of brickwork and bricklaying practice. Gerard Lynch, author of the guide to "Guaged Brickwork", has put together these comprehensive and instructive volumes, linking past knowledge and practices with modern skills and materials, so that both can be fully examined and understood. At a time when the conservation and restoration of old... Read more
Volume 1: Preface 1 Historical Development of the English Brick 2 Bricklaying - the Evolving Craft 3 The Manufacture of Bricks 4 Bricks: Properties and Classification 5 Mortar Part One: Traditional Lime-based Mortars Part Two: Modern Cement-based Mortars 6 Tools and Accessories 7 Elementary Practical Skills and Considerations 8 Bonding of Brickwork 9 Bonding Applications
Biography
Dr Gerard Lynch is an internationally acknowledged expert in historic brickwork, master bricklayer, author and lecturer. He is also the author of Gauged Brickwork and numerous papers and articles on aspects of historic brickwork and is the leading authority on gauged brickwork. He runs a successful consultancy practice, teaches traditional and high level craft skills and has worked and advised on many significant historic brick properties in the UK and overseas.
