Half a Brick = 50% of the full amount.

Brick making predates cricket by several centuries and is often quoted as the derivation of the term simply because derivations have to relate to the first written evidence. Throwing a brick bat was far less destructive than throwing half-bricks.

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Brick Sizes: 3/8″ Mortar Joint Between Bricks (Most Common)

In case you are wondering, a standard US brick size is 8 inches long x 3 5/8 inches wide x 2 1/4 inches high.

The thickness of mortar joints between bricks is determined by the type of structure that is built. The building code for weight-bearing brick walls calls for mortar to be no more than 3/8 inch thick.

Brick paving can be installed over existing concrete or asphalt as long as it is in reasonably good shape. The brick can be installed either with or without mortar. If no mortar is used, a half-inch setting bed of coarse sand should be laid and compacted.

Use a spade trowel to apply a generous amount of mortar to each layer of brick. Score a line through the center of the pile of mortar to allow it to spread. “Butter” the brick with mortar, spreading mortar on the sides that will affix to the bricks beside them.

Fill a pump sprayer with brick sealer and spray a coat onto the brick. Spread runs and drips while they are wet, using a paint roller. Do not allow the sealer to pool. Continue spraying and rolling until the brick has been completely covered with sealer.

• BEST OVERALL: Foundation Armor Concrete Sealer and Paver Sealer.
• BEST WATER BASED: StoneTech BulletProof Sealer.
• BEST ACRYLIC: Miracle Sealants Impregnator Penetrating Sealers.
• BEST FOR TRAVERTINE: Miracle Sealants 511 Porous Plus Penetrating Sealer.
• BEST FOR BRICK: Rain Guard Penetrating Water Repellent Sealer.

We suggest you opt for LePage PL Polyurethane Concrete Crack & Masonry Sealant, which is perfect for sealing up joints and gaps in masonry and concrete. This sealant is flexible—it can expand with joints and prevent stress cracks. It is also easy to use and has a textured look so it blends in well with your masonry.

Masonry siding: When caulking seams between windows and masonry siding, including basement windows and windows on stucco or brick homes, you’ll need an exterior caulk that’s compatible with both the window and the masonry surface.

For brick work, you’ll need a caulk that dries clear. Silicone caulk or butyl-rubber caulk are used for outdoor areas, and both can stand exposure to rain, sunlight and other elements. For beginners, choose a paintable silicone caulk that appears white when it is first applied but dries to a clear finish.

Normally the brick should be caulked between the brick and siding to ensure no leakage will occur. Not really a requirement but just common sense. Normally there is a 1″ air space behind the brick veneer and the WRB.

If you have very large gaps around a window, you can fill them using expanding foam. Expanding foam is perfect for filling large gaps around windows as it allows for a degree of movement without cracking or breaking. It can also provide a good moisture barrier between the brickwork and the window frame.

Seal small cracks and gaps in your siding, under 1/4 inch wide, using an acrylic latex caulk. Simply apply this inexpensive filler into the cracks to seal. Paint works well over it.

Joint-flashing material must be durable, waterproof material that does not react with cement based products. Other products may also be suitable. James Hardie DOES NOT recommend using caulk or “H”-jointers for the butt joints of HardiePlank® siding with ColorPlus® technology.