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
About the Author
Tricia Mauer is the Director of Program Operations and Technology at the Brick Industry Association.