In modern masonry construction the use of large clay blocks has been well established for many years. As one of the oldest building materials the clay brick has always undergone new developments and these days fulfils all the demands concerning thermal and sound insulation, moisture control, fire protection, etc., even for single-leaf external walls. This book of practical examples based on sound knowledge takes a keen look at the current state of building with large clay blocks and reduces the information to the essentials. All the important details are accurately and understandably illustrated by means of two typical houses. Building for exacting situations with modern large-format units is further illustrated by way of selected buildings.

In modern masonry construction the use of large clay blocks has been well established for many years. As one of the oldest building materials the clay brick has always undergone new developments and these days fulfils all the demands concerning thermal and sound insulation, moisture control, fire protection, etc., even for single-leaf external walls. This book of practical examples based on sound knowledge takes a keen look at the current state of building with large clay blocks and reduces the information to the essentials. All the important details are accurately and understandably illustrated by means of two typical houses. Building for exacting situations with modern large-format units is further illustrated by way of selected buildings.·A textbook for single-leaf walls built with large clay blocks all the important details in the construction context ·Section drawings and explanatory notes shed light on the inner workings of the construction ·Expert knowledge presented clearly the economic approach to successful design ·Reports on eight selected clay masonry buildings

Introduction

House A

External wall, rendered plinth

External wall, concrete plinth

External wall, window

External wall, window and clay hollow pot floor

Double-leaf party wall

Loadbearing and non-loadbearing partitions

Clay hollow pot floor

Double-leaf party wall and clay hollow pot floor

External wall and unused roof space

Double-leaf party wall and clay-tile roof

House B

Non-insulated external basement wall

External basement wall with peripheral insulation

External basement wall with cavity insulation

Masonry external basement wall

External basement wall made from lightweight

clay blocks

Radiator recess, window with roller shutter

External wall and converted roof space

Chimney

Partition and false wall concealing services

Principles

Clay brick and block formats, dimensional

tolerances

Masonry bonds

Dimensional coordination

Structure and construction

Plaster/Render on clay masonry

Supplement

Clay masonry buildings - Examples

Standards, references, associations

Manufacturers

Subject index

Index of persons, picture credits