Brick 101

This course will address the brick manufacturing process and the design opportunities that brick offer. It will address design ideas to show examples to expand creativity. It will explore brick texture, special shapes, mortar applications, and color changes to broaden design thought and general information. We will look at the ecological benefits to using a recyclable building product, at designs which help control water by better jointing and using special shapes, and address the importance of communication with the manufacturers to better understand their capabilities.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Participants will better understand brick manufacturing characteristics, processes, and code requirements.
• Participants will better understand brick patterns, color changes, and accenting options and the ecological benefit to using a recyclable building product.
• Participants will better understand the importance of knowing manufacturing timelines, as well as understanding manufacturing limitations and abilities.
• Participants will better understand brick sustainability and safety features.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)