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The Characteristics and Properties of Rubbing Bricks used for Gauged Brickwork—Part One
This paper, presented in two parts, investigates the historical background, characteristics, and use of rubbing bricks for gauged brickwork. The work examines the use of low-fired bricks that do not develop a protective fireskin and which are capable of being cut through to varying depths. Such bricks, referred to as ‘rubbing bricks’ or ‘rubbers’, have been traditionally selected for use on ‘cut and rubbed’ and ‘gauged brickwork’. Despite their softness and absence of a protective fireskin, they are extremely durable. It has, however, been observed that, once laid, the surface of rubbing bricks hardens over time. This phenomenon is discussed and, in the second part of the paper, the properties and mineralogical composition of rubbing bricks are described in order to understand their weathering characteristics.
The Characteristics and Properties of Rubbing Bricks used for Gauged Brickwork—Part One
This paper, presented in two parts, investigates the historical background, characteristics, and use of rubbing bricks for gauged brickwork. The work examines the use of low-fired bricks that do not develop a protective fireskin and which are capable of being cut through to varying depths. Such bricks, referred to as ‘rubbing bricks’ or ‘rubbers’, have been traditionally selected for use on ‘cut and rubbed’ and ‘gauged brickwork’. Despite their softness and absence of a protective fireskin, they are extremely durable. It has, however, been observed that, once laid, the surface of rubbing bricks hardens over time. This phenomenon is discussed and, in the second part of the paper, the properties and mineralogical composition of rubbing bricks are described in order to understand their weathering characteristics.
The Characteristics and Properties of Rubbing Bricks used for Gauged Brickwork—Part One
Lynch, Gerard (author) / Pavía, Sara (author)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 9 ; 7-22
2003-01-01
16 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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