ABC114.1 Introduction to Thin Brick

Today’s building designers are rapidly increasing the use of adhered cladding systems and materials. Thin brick is becoming a popular adhered cladding material and as a result many brick manufacturers are beginning to produce more thin brick. This presentation is an introduction to thin brick, its characteristics, installation methods and common uses.

• Define thin brick and its different characteristics.
• Describe the different methods of producing thin brick.
• Describe the different installation methods for thin brick.
• Compare thin brick and face brick.