TechTalk: Textured Brick Walls

Textured walls or corbelled walls, are a unique type of brick wall. Instead of the masonry units being flush throughout the construction, bricks in a textured wall is laid in a manner that makes them appear as if it is protruding and overhanging from the wall. As textures brick walls can facilitate many different patterns and configurations, this technique can provide a bespoke look to a brick wall, adding to the overall character. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and structural engineer Michael Koungras, will be taking a deep dive into textured brick walls. The podcast incorporates the following topics: The aesthetic benefits of textured brick walls; Design requirements as per AS3700; The difference between in plane corbelling and out of plane corbelling; Which type of brick unit should be used when building a corbelled brick wall; Bond types and strengths a textured brick wall can have; The safety aspects we need to consider when building this type of wall; and much more.. This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts. Mentioned in the episode: Think Brick Technical Factsheets Think Brick Technical Manuals The National Construction Code Australian Building Codes Board Our Social Follow @ThinkBrickAustralia on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook