Hello everyone,
Our construction has started, and we are currently at the stage of the foundation slab.
We want to have our house faced with brick veneer. The wall is planned to be 43 cm (17 inches) thick: 17.5 cm (7 inches) brickwork (red bricks) + 14 cm (6 inches) insulation + 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) brick veneer.
I spoke with a field representative from a brick veneer manufacturer, who suggested the following construction method: 17.5 cm (7 inches) brickwork + 14 cm (6 inches) insulation + a 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inch) air gap + 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) brick veneer.
He also added that it would be difficult to find a bricklayer this year.
From what I understand, after the shell construction, the brick veneer follows, then windows and other elements are installed. He said it’s different nowadays — the brick veneer can also be added after moving in, and that this can be easier and more cost-effective, for example, due to the windows.
Question:
Is the suggested construction method more practical, and is it really possible to install the brick veneer later?
Best regards
Our construction has started, and we are currently at the stage of the foundation slab.
We want to have our house faced with brick veneer. The wall is planned to be 43 cm (17 inches) thick: 17.5 cm (7 inches) brickwork (red bricks) + 14 cm (6 inches) insulation + 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) brick veneer.
I spoke with a field representative from a brick veneer manufacturer, who suggested the following construction method: 17.5 cm (7 inches) brickwork + 14 cm (6 inches) insulation + a 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inch) air gap + 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) brick veneer.
He also added that it would be difficult to find a bricklayer this year.
From what I understand, after the shell construction, the brick veneer follows, then windows and other elements are installed. He said it’s different nowadays — the brick veneer can also be added after moving in, and that this can be easier and more cost-effective, for example, due to the windows.
Question:
Is the suggested construction method more practical, and is it really possible to install the brick veneer later?
Best regards
A residential building may only be occupied after completion has been reported. If necessary, an external inspection with the building authority (building control/planning department) will then take place.
How complete is a house without the full wall structure, especially without insulation?
This seems strange to me.
How complete is a house without the full wall structure, especially without insulation?
This seems strange to me.