The first step is to establish a solid bed for the brick to rest on.
Exterior brick wall installation.
Hold the notched trowel at a 45 angle to create deep grooves for holding the brick.
After a few preparatory steps you apply it using the same techniques as you would for a running bond wall.
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The framed wall behind the brick is covered with special sheathing or insulation or with standard plywood sheathing and building paper.
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Brick cladding also called brick veneer will dress up the exterior walls of your home.
Choose a bottom corner of your wall at the wood ledge you installed to begin troweling on adhesive.
Typically there is a 1 inch air gap between the framed wall and the brick veneer.
The actual price of installation varies so it s important to get several estimates to find out how much your installation will.
A new brick wall typically costs between 15 30 per ft 2 to install including material and labor while brick veneers cost 4 10 per ft 2.
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Brick veneer is essentially a one wythe wall attached to the house.
Trowel on only as much adhesive as you can easily apply bricks to before it begins setting up.
For proper technical installation instructions reference the brick industry association tech note 28c.
The base of the wall must be flashed to prevent moisture from getting behind the brick.
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