Book review: Traditional brickwork: Construction, repair and maintenance

Author: Jonathan Prew

Date published

3 April 2023

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Book review: Traditional brickwork: Construction, repair and maintenance

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Jonathan Prew
Date published
3 April 2023
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Jonathan Prew

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 4, 2023, Page(s) 41

Date published

3 April 2023

Author

Jonathan Prew

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 4, 2023, Page(s) 41

Price

Free

Jonathan Prew reviews a book that charts the history of brickwork use between the 11th and 18th centuries and explains how it can teach even those experienced in masonry conservation.

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41
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Masonry Opinion Issue 4

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