Solid masonry walls: 1 Future technology

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Solid masonry walls may be better than cavity walls. Walls were traditionally built of stone or dried clay with bricks coming into use from the 15th century. Cavity walls with damp-proof courses were first built in the 19th century and are now the dominant type. However, solid masonry may be better. Thermal insulation has now to be added to almost all walls, problems have arisen with cavity construction and cavity brick has a boring appearance. There are three types of masonry wall designed to resist driving rain: the 'raincoat', the cavity and the 'overcoat.'

Walls

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Solid masonry walls: 2 Overcoat and raincoats

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Solid masonry walls have been used in four building developments. There are three examples of 'overcoats;' special needs housing using absorbent brick, terraced housing in brick overcoat and flats, also using solid brick overcoat. 'Raincoat' construction of solid blockwork covered with render backed with Rockwool insulation was used in a block of flats for the elderly. In general, solid walls were used to provide noise insulation. There was some difficulty in finding suitably experienced bricklayers.

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European masonry code threatens upheaval in Briths house design

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A proposed European code on masonry structures may change the way British builders work according to the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The Eurocode 6 is likely to insist on detailed calculation of strength and thickness of walls in simple structures which, at present, is not required of British builders who follow the Building Regulations. The BRE is to use a test house to obtain evidence which it hopes will support its case for the retention of the existing practice.

Laws, regulations and rules, International aspects, United Kingdom. Building Research Establishment

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