Masonry
Overview
Masonry
Although it is often argued that the resurgence in brickwork design is driven by concerns with cost and sustainability, cultural factors also play a part. In parallel with this his brickwork renaissance, there is widespread innovation in the manufacture of masonry products.
Products
Blockwork
Cheap, robust and quick to construct, block work is still a staple element of most new buildings. When looking to reduce the environmental impact of block work, look for high levels of recycled aggregates, lower levels of cement and increasingly available alternatives to concrete.
Products: West Hampstead Thameslink Station
A selection of the products specified for Landolt + Brown’s West Hampstead Thameslink Station
Buildings
Masonry News
Liverpool students’ winning stone bench design installed
A new stone bench - the winning design of the City of London Stone Bench Competition 2012 - has been unveiled in the Square Mile.
AJ Specification digital issue
CPD
CPD: Materials for corrosion resistant and hygienic drainage
This CPD is sponsored by ACO Building Drainage. It aims to help specifiers gain knowledge allowing them to avoid specification risks associated with drainage elements for corrosion resistant and hygienic applications.
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