The Art of Thin Brick Precast Facades-The Art of Thin Brick Precast Facade Webinar

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In this webinar, the presenters discuss the manufacturing process and dimensional tolerances for thin brick precast facades. They explain that thin brick is clay brick manufactured at a thinner dimension, typically between half an inch to one inch thick. The process involves pulverizing the raw material, mixing it with water to create a clay mixture, and extruding it to form the brick shape. The brick is then dried, fired in a kiln, and may be coated with wax to prevent concrete from bonding to the face.<br /><br />The presenters emphasize the importance of dimensional tolerances, highlighting the ASTM C1088 standard for thin brick in field-applied jobs and the more stringent PCI specification for thin brick embedded in precast panels. They discuss tolerances for thickness, face size, squareness, and corner angles. They also demonstrate the use of PCI wedges to measure warpage and proper techniques for measuring size tolerances and corners.<br /><br />In addition to the manufacturing and dimensional aspects, the webinar also covers site logistics, transportation, crane placement, and installation considerations for precast panels with thin brick. It emphasizes the need to understand site conditions, plan for transportation and crane placement, and follow manufacturer guidelines and best practices for installation.<br /><br />The overall aim of the webinar is to provide valuable information for professionals interested in using thin brick precast facades in architectural projects, addressing both the manufacturing process and the installation process for successful outcomes.

Keywords

webinar

manufacturing process

dimensional tolerances

thin brick

precast facades

clay brick

ASTM C1088 standard

PCI specification

thickness

face size

squareness

corner angles