BIA posts videos on brick masonry techniques

Most authoritative videos on brick masonry techniques for builders

By Tricia Mauer

Builders across the country can now access the industry’s most authoritative videos on brick masonry techniques through the Brick Industry Association’s (BIA) YouTube channel. Featuring demonstrations by master mason Bryan Light, “Brick Masonry Techniques for Builders” can help residential and commercial builders speed up job completion, maximize work quality, reduce call-backs and increase profitability.

“Bryan’s 40 years of experience in comprehensive masonry techniques offers builders a valuable resource to maximize the unmatched benefits of fired clay brick and their businesses,” said Gregg Borchelt, BIA's president and CEO.

Developed and produced by BIA Southeast Region, the video’s chapters include:

Site Conditions & Storage
Mortar: Type “N” or Type “S”
Hot/Cold Weather Masonry
Blending Lengths & Colors
Wall Ties
Flashing at the Base & Weep Holes
Mortar Netting Devices
House Wrap
Flashing the Corner at the Base
Flashing the Window Head & Sill
Flashing Bay Windows
Full Head Joints
Tooling Mortar Joints
Support of Brick Work at Wall Base
Window Sill Slope
Support of Brick over Garage Doors
Chimney Chase
Cleaning Brick Work
Product Availability & Lead Time

Light’s extensive residential and commercial project experience includes 15 years in high-end custom homes. He serves on numerous state construction-educational foundations, is director of Skills USA and a frequent guest on HGTV.