Pocket Guide to Brick Construction

Prepared with Acme’s in-house Technical Services Department, this 92-page guide covers all the basics of building with brick.

Sections include:

  • Common Brick Sizes
  • ASTM Specifications
  • Mortar and Grout Comparisons
  • Special Shapes
  • Cleaning Recommendations and Products
  • Steel Studs
  • Flashing and Weep Holes
  • Tie Spacing
  • Fireplaces and Chimneys
  • Steel Lintels
  • Wall Sections
  • Glossary

For a wire-bound hard copy, please contact your Acme Brick representative. You can also download a PDF of the guide using the link below.

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