Dimensions question - one for the Architects

[PAUL. S]

when setting out the dimensions for a new build, do you use a table to calculate exact brick/block/tile course distances for length, breadth and height for the walls and roof, or is it a case of the bricklayer / roofer having to fit appropriate courses to suit the dims off the drawings

Appreciate any help

[jules_s]

PAUL. S said:

when setting out the dimensions for a new build, do you use a table to calculate exact brick/block/tile course distances for length, breadth and height for the walls and roof, or is it a case of the bricklayer / roofer having to fit appropriate courses to suit the dims off the drawings

Appreciate any help

Bricks? yes 100%

Blocks? sometimes if facework internally, block and brick usually co-ordinate externally.

Wall Tiles? Unlikely, we work from the outside of a building inwards (usually)

Roof tiles? They are set with a min/max gauge by the manufacturer....depends on what pitch/rise you have, trust the roofer on that one and check afterwards.

[toomuchbeer]

jules_s said:

PAUL. S said:

when setting out the dimensions for a new build, do you use a table to calculate exact brick/block/tile course distances for length, breadth and height for the walls and roof, or is it a case of the bricklayer / roofer having to fit appropriate courses to suit the dims off the drawings

Appreciate any help

Bricks? yes 100%

Blocks? sometimes if facework internally, block and brick usually co-ordinate externally.

Wall Tiles? Unlikely, we work from the outside of a building inwards (usually)

Roof tiles? They are set with a min/max gauge by the manufacturer....depends on what pitch/rise you have, trust the roofer on that one and check afterwards.

Bricks - Yes, both in length and height.
Blocks - No internally, Yes externally.
Wall Tiles - Only for very high end quality residential work and swimming pools.
Roof Tiles -No

HTH

[Sam_68]

Link

You need item 34.

[a boardman]

another brickwork table.

http://www.brick.org.uk/_resources/DN3_Brickwork%2...

[PAUL. S]

thanks for all the help

I usually do refurbs where its not a problem as your stuck with what you have and work around it, but may take on a new build and want to work out some accurate dimensions