Scheme for Bavarian masonry brick

The walls in this way originated in Germany in the 17th century. What is now used as element of decoration and to add variety to the interior, the German stonemasons of the past was a necessary measure. Because of the imperfection of the technology of production of the bricks was different colour shades, for the construction of the building lacked the same building material.

To build had of what was, had to mix bricks from different batches. The end result looked beautiful, the masons picked up the matching colored bricks and create from them a beautiful combination. But now we can use this to interesting wall coverings that not only beautify, but to strengthen the facade or fence.

Apply Bavarian masonry ↑

The Bavarian masonry:

• the cladding of external walls of buildings;
• veneer interior: fireplaces, stoves;
• Bavarian masonry can be a design element of the interior. The brick is laid one of the walls, for example, in the hallway or in the kitchen or in the inner room of the house or apartment, depending on the interior design;
• facing fences, arbors, decorative walkways, swimming pools and other buildings.

Bavarian masonry can be up to 8 combinations of colors and shades of brick. Classic is a combination of red, brown and darker shades of these colors, only traditional masonry 4 colors.

Used for facing and smooth brick, and relief. In one building it is possible to combine the material and one and the other surfaces, but not to mix them, and provide a smooth brick separate elements of the structure, and the main lining to be performed in relief, or Vice versa. Possible options myocardial cooling Bavarian masonry can be found on the Internet. Rules of creating the figure of the Bavarian masonry:

1. the first row needs to include bricks of all colors;
2. the number of bricks of all colors should be approximately the same;
3. try to evenly distribute dark and light color to no effect «spots»;
4. before starting work it is better to think about the patterns (patterns), up to 10-12 pieces, which are then used for decorative walls;
5. when choosing colors, you must keep in mind that combining contrasting shades of bricks can produce unexpected effect, so you need to be careful in choosing the color of the lining;
6. there should not be symmetry in the picture, when you look at the coated structure must create the impression of chaotic repetition of colors.

Types of Bavarian masonry ↑

Applications of Bavarian masonry brick on the photo:

In the Bavarian laying bricks, you can use a combination of plain brickwork and color. One color, for example, highlighted the corners of the house, put on window and door openings. In the facing of the individual elements used and laying in a herringbone pattern, if the master owns such equipment.

Interesting is the combination of Bavarian masonry and two-tone. In this case, the corners, architraves, door frames make bright, and the walls red shades, and some, and others are of Bavarian masonry. In this case, use similar color shades (photos).

How to choose a color scheme for Bavarian masonry brick ↑

Designers recommend first choose the main color, then it is selected a second color contrasting to the first, or close in color. It depends on your taste preferences. To them gets the required number of other shades that are close in color to the first selected.

Choosing the color of the bricks, consider just what color the stitches will be in the masonry, because the colour of the joints also greatly affects the appearance of the future building.

Planning to use a Bavarian masonry in front of the house, keep in mind that the picture should not be repeated. The distribution of colors should create the impression of randomness, but the end result was impressive, this randomness should carefully consider.

Methods the Bavarian masonry ↑

Bavarian masonry usually can be done in two ways

• an arbitrary figure, which is obtained by alternating bricks from all of the pallets;
• the implementation of the randomness of the combination due to pre-planned patterns.

In the first embodiment, the first row needs to include bricks of all colors, then ensure that adjacent bricks are not all one color, and using a number have to match the vertical joints.

In the second embodiment, the scheme of the Bavarian bricklaying thought out in advance, are preset thumbnails, so-called patterns, with up to 10-12 pieces. They can draw on their own or with the help of computer programs. The patterns are rectangular sketches of a combination of bricks, taking into account the requirements of the Bavarian masonry, that is, the randomness, the lack of repetitions. Then, patterns tend to repeat also in random order. This option is more difficult, requires skill, patience, more time-consuming, but the result will be much more spectacular.

The latest design invention was a combination of light combinations, which are added one darker shade of the same color and one contrasting. As example is the combination of grey shades and adding blue bricks, or a combination of blue and straw yellow shades.

Advantages of Bavarian masonry:

• gives your building decoration, make the house is built unique and different from the others;
• the cladding increases the sound and thermal insulation of a building;
• brick veneer is resistant to fire.

Features of decorative wall cladding ↑

The cladding can be carried out simultaneously with the construction of bearing walls or after the end of major construction..

Between the cladding and the supporting wall should be 3-4 cm air cushion that can be filled with insulating material. Decorative wall necessarily need to be fixed to the carrier using a special spiral nails, or lay galvanized punched tape, which must be nailed to the bearing wall.

Bavarian masonry for fixing internal walls are also used tychkovye numbers that run through 4-5 stretcher bond series. Another embodiment of the compounds of decorative and load-bearing wall can be the alternation of poking each stretcher bond series. For this facing, ordinary bricks must be of the same size.

Not to create a greenhouse effect, it is necessary for decorative styling to leave the vents. It is recommended 3-4 a number of bricks to be laid without using mortar. This will allow air to circulate and increase the lifetime of your home.

The choice of material, ↑

Now brick factories, the products produced specifically for lining the Bavarian masonry. One of the factories specializing in the production of such products, is brick factory «Braer», located in the Tula region. It has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of bricks for Bavarian masonry. At your request, you can choose from, we offer samples of color, and the surface facing bricks, which are manufactured in two options: smooth and textured.

Professional masons like to use in the Bavarian masonry brick of Braer, provided good quality material. Buying facing material, refer to the audited providers, not to be a victim of unscrupulous dealers. If you are a newbie in construction, before you determine the choice of cladding for a house under construction, view photos of the brick of Braer for Bavarian masonry. The balance of price and quality of the proposed product would be an acceptable choice.

Looking through the options for decorative finishes, remember that with the help of Bavarian masonry you can make the exterior of your home not only beautiful and spectacular, but unlike the rest of the building. And the best choice will be to design all buildings on the site in the same style that will emphasize the good taste of the owners.

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