The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 525
... bricks . In the hacks , which are eight courses in height , the bricks are arranged diagonally above each other , with a passage between each for the circulation of air round them . The time required for drying in the hacks will of ...
... bricks . In the hacks , which are eight courses in height , the bricks are arranged diagonally above each other , with a passage between each for the circulation of air round them . The time required for drying in the hacks will of ...
Page 526
... bricks , or peckings , sometimes also called sandel , or sumel bricks , are those which , having been outermost or furthest from the fire in the clamp , or kiln , have not received sufficient heat to burn them thoroughly . They are ...
... bricks , or peckings , sometimes also called sandel , or sumel bricks , are those which , having been outermost or furthest from the fire in the clamp , or kiln , have not received sufficient heat to burn them thoroughly . They are ...
Page 527
... bricks before using them . 1831c . Hollow and pierced bricks of several shapes and sizes are supplied by various manufacturers . A beaded brick , drilled with holes , for garden walls , to avoid the necessity of nailing in training ...
... bricks before using them . 1831c . Hollow and pierced bricks of several shapes and sizes are supplied by various manufacturers . A beaded brick , drilled with holes , for garden walls , to avoid the necessity of nailing in training ...
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