04443 Brick Walls
044431 General
The mortar for block walling shall have a maximum thickness of 15mm and shall be evenly distributed between vertical and horizontal joints of blocks.
044432 Sub-grade brick walls
Sub-grade brick walls shall be built in least porosity and high strength solid bricks only. Only cement mortar shall be used for sub-grade brick work.
044433 Above grade brick work
Above grade walls shall be built in bricks selected for their edge and straightness.
Above grade walls shall be built in cement or comp-mortar as indicated on drawings or specified in the bill of quantities.
Above grade face walls shall be built in bricks selected for their strength, straightness, uniformity in colour and texture.
The horizontal and vertical joints of brick walls shall be raked out to form adequate key to receive further finish.
The horizontal and vertical joints of brick facing walls shall be raked out to a minimum depth of 10mm and prepared for cement pointing.
04444 ADOBE WALL
Adobe shall be made up of a mixture of clay, water and chid will have high resistance to drying shrinkage cracklings.
Adobe shall be prepared with a minimum possible amount of water and dried gradually before use.
04445 STABILIZED SOIL BLOCK WALL
Stabilized soil block could be made of a mixture of soil, water and Portland cement, or soil, water and portland-pozzolana cement, or soil, water and lime or other combinations.
Stabilized soil block wall for exposure to moisture or rain shall be made water resistant.
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