Thin Brick

Thin Brick

Thin Brick vs. Masonry Veneer on a Commercial Tilt-Up Building: A Side-by-Side Cost and Performance Look

The developer wants brick. The structural system is tilt-up. You have two ways to get there, and they are not interchangeable. You can cast thin brick directly into the panel using a form liner...

Thin Brick

Coursing, Corner Conditions, and Panel Joints: The Three Details That Make or Break a Thin Brick Tilt-Up Facade

The thin brick facade looks convincing in the rendering. Then the panels go up, and the coursing doesn't land at the same height on either side of a panel joint. The corner has a half-brick floating...

Thin Brick

How to Specify Thin Brick Form Liners on Tilt-Up Panels Without Getting Burned at Submittal

The RFI arrives two weeks before the casting schedule. The contractor wants clarification on brick coursing at panel joints, the liner attachment method isn't addressed in the spec, and the submittal...

Thin Brick

What Is Thin Brick? Sizes, Thickness, Applications, and Installation

Thin brick is revolutionizing modern construction. This versatile material mimics the appearance of traditional bricks while offering several advantages. Its lightweight nature and ease of…