What is a good specification for residential brickwork?
A. The general requirements for good masonry practice are set out in section 9.21 of all provincial building codes. At a minimum, the clay brick should comply with grade SW (severe weather) of CSA A82.1. The specification should also identify the manufacturers’ names, colour, texture and size of brick. The recommended cleaner for that type of brick should be included (ask the manufacturer). The specification should identify the type of mortar (generally Type N for veneer brickwork), the style of joint (e.g. concave tooled).
