Masonry Magazine November 2002 Page. 18
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Glazed Brick Masonry
By James Tann
Executive Director
Ceramic Glazed Masonry Institute
Canton, Ohio
GLAZED BRICK IS BECOMING MORE POPULAR AS A building material in both exterior and interior applications. As a result of this demand, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has developed a standard dedicated to the specification of glazed brick units. This standard-ASTM C1405, Standard Specification for Glazed Brick (Single Fired, Solid Brick Units) provides the user of glazed brick with minimum requirements for performance in exterior and interior environments. In addition to the requirements for quality of glazes, appearance and dimensional tolerances of glazed brick in interior applications, the standard also includes requirements for durability of the brick body when utilized for exterior exposures.
Ceramic glazed brick has been an integral part of building designs for many decades and, historically, it has performed well under all climatic conditions. Successful performance of glazed brick exterior walls can be expected through the use of conventional drainage wall types that allow water to evaporate from the brick's unglazed surface. Attention must be given to proper material selection, detailing and construction practices to ensure a successful design.