Introduction to Thin Brick

Introduction to Thin Brick

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Hard-fired for lasting strength. The presence of the Acme name indicates that the brick are made from premium clay and hard-fired in computer-controlled kilns at temperatures that often exceed 1,800 degrees. The result is a brick that will outlast your mortgage and will stay beautiful without having to be painted, sealed, or maintained in other ways.
Tested for durability and safety. The Acme name is your assurance that the brick on the home exceed the specifications included in all local building codes.
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Today’s building designers are rapidly increasing the use of adhered cladding systems and materials. Thin brick is becoming a popular adhered cladding material and as a result many brick manufactures are beginning to produce more thin brick. This presentation is an introduction to thin brick, its’ characteristics, installation methods and its’ common uses.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Define thin brick and its’ different characteristics.
  2. Describe the different methods of producing thin brick.
  3. Describe the different installation methods for thin brick.
  4. Comparison of thin brick to face brick.
Provided By: 
Acme Brick Company
Design Category: 
(04) Masonry
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
ID - ABC114.1