Brickwork, otherwise known as “Plate Height” is a big step in seeing your home take shape and come to life.
All bricks may appear to be the same, however it is important to take note of the cores in the brickwork. There are two types, vertical and horizontal. The strongest bricks are vertically cored as they provide a high compressive strength.
The advantage of having the cores exposed at the top of the brick is that it allows the mortar to key into the brick above, providing a stronger bond. Horizontally cored bricks are weaker, do not bond as well, typically cost less and use less mortar. This is typically seen in most project homes but is a standard that we are not willing to change.
You will also see the following attention to detail taken by our qualified tradesmen:
- Excess mortar cleaned from the inside of the cavity
- Flashings installed
- Additional surveyor set out points for boundary brick walls to ensure we can build as close to the boundary without encroaching