Bricks
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ABOUT THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
The Brick Development Association (BDA), based
near Windsor, England, is the UK trade association for brick manufacturers. It
has a comprehensive website on bricks, covering: Innovation in Brick, Brick
Publications, Education and Training, Brick Codes and Standards, New Brick
Standards, Brick Bulletin, Brick Events, and Brick Awards.
BDA publications cover a wide range of technical topics on bricks; many are
available online for free download. Titles available for free download include:
The Use of Traditional Lime Mortar in Modern Brickwork, Observations on the Use
of Reclaimed Clay Bricks, Cleaning of Clay Brickwork, Cleaning of Clay Paved
Surfaces, Cleaning of Calcium Silicate Brickwork, Cleaning Safety Precautions,
Water Repellent Coatings, Colour Consistency, Re-pointing of Brickwork,
Bricklaying in Winter Conditions, and Tinting Brickwork.