Scottpat Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I need some help on where I can find some details, information, restrictions, etc on a brick latticework fence or screen. Lets say it surrounds a patio on three sides to screen and provide privacy. It is around 54" in height and 8' in length. It is has no reinforcing steel or supports other than four brick columns in each corner, that I'm pretty sure have no steel in them. I'm looking for any information that relates to construction restrictions or guidelines for such a structure. Click to Enlarge 103.57 KB Click to Enlarge 85.61 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Scott, nothing on the BIA website? www.gobrick.com technical notes. try bed joints and work protection and open face without coping, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Scott, nothing on the BIA website? www.gobrick.com technical notes. try bed joints and work protection and open face without coping, etc.... Not really much on the BIA site, I did find a section on garden walls that was some help. Thanks, and the quest continues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 how about just simple restriction on exposed core? moisture. I would likely stress drainage. structure is going to be difficult, especially lateral loads. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Serpentine brick walls, supposedly designed by Thomas Jefferson, stand without reinforcement only one wythe thick if they are of the right frequency and amplitude. I have seen these at formal gardens at UVA and at UGA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 The old walls used lime putty, and that is the magic. TJ had the math right, but he also had the materials right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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