Clay Brick Paver Information Resources Available From The Brick Industry Association

(HIT) - Landscape architects understand they must balance the creativity of their designs and work with the need to meet stringent federal, state and local building codes. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) can be a valuable resource for these professionals, providing "code-proofed" Technical Notes that feature landscape design, detailing and construction information with time-tested guidelines on the use of clay brick in exterior projects.

"Landscape architects and builders are well aware of the many benefits and uses of clay brick in outdoor work," stated Dick Jennison, president and chief executive of BIA. "What they may not be aware of is that the BIA website offers a wealth of information specifically for landscape professionals through our Technical Notes. Full of detailed directions, standards and recommended practices, these Technical Notes are an excellent resource for anyone in the industry seeking to expand their knowledge base."

The BIA Technical Notes program began in the 1960’s and has grown to include nearly 100 documents today. A complete review of all of the documents is currently underway, and BIA expects to publish several new Technical Notes for landscape architects and paving applications within the next several months. Each set of notes and guidelines has been thoroughly researched to ensure that it conforms to code-accepted practices and regulations. Technical Notes of principal interest to landscape architects, that are available right now, include:

• Technical Note 8B – Mortars for Brick Masonry, Selection and Quality Assurance provides designers with a rationale for selecting the appropriate mortar material and type.
• Technical Note 14 – Brick Floors and Pavements, Part 1: Design and Detailing describes the proper design and detailing of a variety of brick paving assemblies.
• Technical Note 14A – Brick Floors and Pavements, Part 2: Materials and Installation describes the materials and installation methods used to construct brick paving assemblies.
• Technical Note 14B – Brick Floors and Pavements, Part 3 discusses assemblies and installation techniques pertaining to special paving applications.
• Technical Note 29 – Brick in Landscape Architecture and Pedestrian Applications describes brick paving systems used in landscape design and landscape architecture and the way such systems relate to brick masonry.
• Technical Note 29A – Brick in Landscape Architecture: Garden Walls details a variety of garden walls that can be created with brick masonry.
• Technical Note 29B – Brick in Landscape Architecture: Miscellaneous Applications suggests uses for brick in landscape architecture that take advantage of brick masonry’s unique practicality and permanent beauty.

For more information on the Brick Industry Association, or to download any of the Technical Notes free-of-charge, please visit the BIA website at www.gobrick.com/pavers.

About the Brick Industry Association:

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. The Association is involved in a broad range of technical, research, marketing, government relations and communications activities. It is the recognized national authority on residential and commercial uses of brick.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center