Section through a Brick Veneer, Slab on ground Building Part 2

Summary

In this video, the construction process of a brick veneer slab-on-ground structure continues with the brickwork phase. After completing the roof, including tiles and fascia, attention shifts to the ground level. Bricklayers lay the first row of bricks, allowing for the installation of termite protection using crushed granite or stainless steel mesh. A DPC or flashing is integrated to direct water away through weep holes. Brickwork progresses with veneer ties every fourth course to secure the structure. Windows are embedded with flashing to prevent water ingress. The eaves are framed out, and the interior is finished with plasterboard, cornices, and skirting. The video concludes with the exterior's final touches and landscaping, ensuring the building's moisture protection is intact.

Takeaways

• 🏗️ The construction process involves building a slab on ground brick veneer structure with the slab, wall frames, trusses, and roof tiles in place before starting the brickwork.
• 🔨 Bricklayers often wait until the roofing work is completed and the roofers have finished to begin laying bricks to avoid safety hazards and work conflicts.
• 🐜 Termite protection is integrated into the construction process, using systems like crushed granite (granite guard), termite mesh, or stainless steel mesh, attached with a cement adhesive and concrete nails.
• 💧 A DPC (Damp Proof Course) or flashing is installed to direct water away from the building, preventing moisture from penetrating the brickwork through weep holes.
• 🏠 Veneer ties are inserted every fourth layer of brickwork to secure the brick veneer to the timber frame, with the ties sloped to direct water back towards the brickwork.
• 🪟 Windows are fitted with flashing and sarking or sisalation to prevent water from entering the building, with the flashing embedded into the brickwork.
• 📏 Bricklayers follow specific carpenter-given levels to ensure the brickwork aligns with the eave and other structural elements.
• 🧱 The brick sill is installed with a thick bed of mortar and an angle cut to facilitate water runoff, preventing water from entering the building.
• 🏠 Eave construction involves the use of timber, soffit bearers, and droppers to support and secure the eave sheets and finish with a quad mold.
• 🛠️ Interior finishing includes the installation of plasterboard, ceiling, cornices, window reveals, architraves, and skirting to complete the interior look.
• 🌿 Landscaping is the final step, ensuring the moisture membrane remains intact to prevent moisture from passing through the structure.

Q & A

What type of structure is being discussed in the video?

The video discusses a slab on ground brick veneer structure.

What was the first step in the construction process mentioned in the video?

The first step mentioned was getting the slab in and the wall fame built.

Why do construction teams often wait until the roof is on before starting brickwork?

They wait to avoid work health and safety issues, such as tilers working above bricklayers, which can get messy.

What is the purpose of the first row of bricks laid by the bricklayers?

The first row of bricks provides an opportunity to install termite protection measures.

What are two common termite protection systems mentioned in the script?

The two common systems mentioned are a crushed granite system (commonly called granite guard) and a termi mesh system or stainless steel mesh.

What is a Parge and how is it used in the construction process?

A Parge is a cement-based adhesive used to stick the termite mesh to the concrete.

What is a DPC and where is it installed in the construction process?

A DPC, or a flashing, is installed from the bottom plate into the brickwork to direct water away from the building.

What are weep holes and how do they function in the brickwork?

Weep holes are small openings left in the brickwork that allow water to drain out, preventing moisture buildup.

What is the purpose of veneer ties in the brickwork?

Veneer ties are used to tie the brickwork to the timber frame, ensuring structural stability and directing water away from the building.

How are windows integrated into the brickwork in this construction process?

Windows are integrated by leaving space underneath the window by about two courses and embedding the flashing into the wall to prevent water from entering the building.

What is the final step in the interior of the building after the brickwork is completed?

The final step is to install plasterboard, ceiling, cornices, and skirting to finish off the interior.