The following points should be observed in the construction of brick masonry: Use good quality bricks. Ensure that brick courses are perfectly horizontal. Verticality of the wall should be ensured by frequently checking with plumb-bob. Whenever work is stopped brick masonry should be left with toothed end. Use of brick bats should be avoided. Raising walls by more than 1.5 m in one day shall be prevented. Raise face joints to a depth of 12 to 20mm so as to be used as a key for plastering or pointing. Brick masonry should be regularly cured for 2 weeks. The thickness of mortar joints shall be 10 mm both horizontally and vertically.
