Learning Series: Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick [Des Moines]

4601 NW Urbandale Dr.,Urbandale IA 50322

27 April, 2022

Description

Join us in-person at the Brickworks Supply Center - Des Moines for Exploring the Many Advantages of Big Brick(1 LU credit) Lunch will be provided. Exploring the Many Advantages of Big BrickClay brick provides you with many advantages. Hundreds of different colors, shapes and textures are just a few examples. We can also manufacture brick in many different sizes. Employing larger brick on your project can reduce the installed cost of masonry drastically and enhance its sustainability, energy efficiency, as well as reduce maintenance cost. Topics to be covered include: Manufacturing We will look at the way in which brick are made and how this affects their use with special emphasis given to larger units. At this point we will also talk about manufacturer’s efforts to be environmentally friendly. Cost and Estimation We will explore a typical wall and compare the final costs of modular brick to the larger sizes. Mason’s Production The main advantage gained from using larger masonry units is an increased in the wall area laid each day. We will compare production with a large unit versus a standard modular unit. Coursing and Patterns Larger brick may have different coursing requirements. We will look at these and give you all the tools you will need to make your building something to be proud of. Questions/Comments?Email: [email protected] Glen-Gery, part of Brickworks Limited of Australia, is a premier brand and award-winning manufacturer of brick and stone products, and a distributor of in-house manufactured and globally sourced exterior/interior building products. Through expansive manufacturing and sales facilities, and a dealer network across North America, the company offers a broad product portfolio, when and where needed, to meet the growing demands of the building industry. Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery is headquartered in Wyomissing, Pa. www.glengery.com