Principles of designing façade cladding brick walls

Abstract

The article outlines the proper methods and design considerations for constructing modern ventilated brick façades. Achieving durable and aesthetically pleasing appearances for our buildings with these façades requires careful planning and execution. The writing discusses these aspects to guide us on what to consider when designing a building with such cladding. It also describes the weather conditions and construction defects that can damage these façades, reducing their lifespan. The article examines how to mitigate most of these damaging processes already during the design phase.

Keywords

• brick cladding
• ventilated masonry
• installed brick cladding
• brick support brackets
• steel corrosion