REVERSE BRICK VENEER CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION

In conclusion reverse brick veneer is a very functionally and efficient way of constructing a wall. By using this style of construction, the cladding is almost endless from rendering to alucobond panels and as such the aesthetics can suit any client. By using brick as the core material for the wall it increases the thermal insulation of the house and by adding insulating materials such as ‘fat bats’ the result is a very common and proven energy efficient design. Brick though, is not used only for its thermal properties but also for its soundproofing, security and strength, it is commonly used in double storey houses especially as the ground floor.
Being such a versatile material with great properties it is often used in a double brick system though now having one brick wall exposed (as the facade) the construction process is more time consuming and the bricks have to almost be hand chosen which adds cost to the project. Thus confirming the reverse brick system as one of the most efficient and functional construction methods.

The roofing system we used was also a very common pitched roof with tin sheet construction. This was straight forward in terms of construction but it forced us to put in practice what we learnt in our design classes an enabled us to see how it fits together. Also with water levels recently being very low this type of roofing enabled almost everybody to collect rain water and re use it to water gardens or even connect some of the water to our sewerage plumbing. There is minimal water wastage and is a great way to be environmentally friendly by using/altering a currently implemented design you have at home.

This project has been fun and good learning experience for our group, especially as this method is used all over the world we are bound to come across it during our time as a building designers. It has been a great introduction as to how and why we use various materials and in which way we use them.

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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS TIMELINE

 HERE OUR GROUP BEGINS SKETCHING OUR IDEAS

FINALISED DESIGN ON REVIT

WE BEGIN TO SET UP OUR WORK AREA

FINALISING OUR PLANS

PREPARING TO MIX MORTAR 

GETTING THE RIGHT RATIO

AUY BEGINS TO MIX

DECIDING WHAT RECYCLED TIMBER TO USE

MORTAR IS ALMOST FINISHED

WE LAY OUR FIRST ROW OF BRICKS

SETTING UP MEASUREMENTS FOR THE WIDTH OF THE WALL

ADDING MORE SAND TO GET RIGHT CONSITENCY

BEING TO CUT TIMBER FOR THE EXTERNAL STUD WALL

LAYING SECOND ROW OF BRICKS 

LEVELLING THE BRICKS

DESIGNING WINDOW WIDTH

MAKING RECYCLED WINDOW FRAME

FINISHING WINDOW FRAME

WINDOW IN PLACE

BUILDING BRICKS AROUND WINDOW

BUILDING BRICKS AROUND WINDOW CONT.

PUTTING IN WINDOW LINTEL

STARTING STUD WALL CONSTRUCTION

STUD WALL CONSTRUCTION CONT.

STUD WALL CONSTRUCTION CONT.

RECYCLED WATER PROOF MEMBRANE

STARTING TO CLAD THE EXTERNAL WALL

FIXING CLADDING

STUD WALL IN PLACE

MARKING OUT WHERE WINDOW WILL SIT IN WALL.

CLADDING AROUND WINDOW

FINISHED CLADDING WITH WINDOW IN PLACE

 

FINISHED MODEL WITH RECYCLED ROOF IN PLACE

Design sketch for construction

Timber Frame Window Installation Guide

Reverse Brick Veneer Wall with Timber Cladding - Installation Guide

Benefit:

• Help to achieve a 6-star house energy rating
• 3-in-1 insulation, breathable membrane and radiant barrier
• Strong, tough and durable
• Complied with BCA and AS 4859.1

Borals Brick Brochure for further information

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REVERSE BRICK VENEER STUDY FROM RURAL BUILDING COMPANY

This is a thermally dynamic form of construction. It has the advantages of the aesthetics of a framed home and improved thermal efficiency over double brick. The mass of the brickwork moderates the internal temperature while the external lining provides the waterproofing to the home. Insulation between the external wall and the brickwork, and the ability of the lining not to store heat, ensures the internal brickwork does not have the external heat or cold transmitted internally. This allows the mass brickwork to better moderate internal temperatures without the impacts of the external weather conditions.

REF :: http://www.ruralbuilding.com.au/pages/reverse_brick_veneer.asp

Why use Reverse Brick Veneer

● Helps achieve a 6-star house energy rating 

● 3-in-1 insulation, breathable membrane and radiant barrier 

● Fibre-free, non-allergenic, non- irritant 

● Quick and easy to install 

● Acts as a temporary weather barrier prior to wall cladding being fixed 

● Strong, tough, durable 

● Water-resistant and unaffected by moisture 

● Rodent and insect resistant 

● Alternative designer look

Why is Reverse Brick Veneer So Beneficial?

Reverse brick veneer construction is a preferred form of construction as the thermal mass is inside the building not outside. In traditional brick veneer, the bricks are on the outside and they contribute very little to heating and cooling efficiency.  When the bricks are on the inside combined with insulation, the heat and cold from the outdoors is not transmitted into the home as the bricks are protected from the external weather conditions.  This gives you the huge advantage of interior temperatures remaining much more stable.  The occupants of the home are also much more comfortable.

In winter, the bricks on the inside of the home can store the heat that is coming into the room (either from windows, or from heaters) and radiate it back into the room when it is needed. The insulation behind the bricks stops the precious heat from escaping. 

In summer, keeping the windows and doors closed means that heat doesn’t enter the home as easily, and the thermal mass acts to cool the interior.  At night, you simply open the windows to allow the cooler air to dissipate any heat in the brickwork.

If you are worried that reverse brick veneer means that have to live with brick interior walls, don’t be. Reverse brick veneer is very attractive and can be rendered or covered with plasterboard so you won’t even know that it is there if you don’t want to.

  Can use stone as a feature

Bricks on the inside - conventional to build

       

View from the outside

A finished look of an interior Reverse Brick Veneer

Brick Research

WE SELECTED RECYCLE BRICK FROM QUANG'S HOUSE (BORAL, ASCOT).

WE START TO RESEARCH AND GET SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BRICK.

:: DIMENSION :: STANDARD 110-230-76

 Why BRICKS?

When it comes to walls, today’s natural clay brick is
unrivalled in performance, looks and long-term value.

 - STRONG AND SAFE
Bricks won’t twist or warp, rot or decay, erode or dent.

 - NATURAL AND CHARACTERISTIC
Made from clay and shale, no two bricks are identical giving each home its own
distinct personality.

- TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Brick homes even out temperature fluctuations because of their mass. Homes made
from brick are slow to warm up in summer and slow to loose heat in winter.

- ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
The density of brick makes for a quiet home, with reduced external sound such as
aircraft and road noise, compared to lighter weight materials.

- FIRE RESISTANCE
Boral bricks meet the requirements of all six categories of the Bushfire Hazard
building standard, AS 3959 - 2009, including the highest category BAL- FZ,
as all bricks are greater than 90mm thick.

- LOW MAINTENANCE
Bricks have negligible routine maintenance. This is an important factor to consider
-when looking at the “whole-of-life” cost of your home.

REF :: BORAL COMPANY