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5 Grange Park Court

Roman Way
Northampton
NN4 5EA
www.forterra.co.uk
Gareth Rouse
Tel +44 (0)3301 231 018
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Forterra Building Products

Overview

Forterra is a leading UK manufacturer of essential clay and concrete building products, with a unique combination of strong market positions in clay bricks, concrete blocks and precast concrete flooring.

Our heritage dates back for many decades and the durability, longevity and inherent sustainability of our products is evident in the construction of buildings that last for generations; wherever you are in Britain, you won’t be far from a building with a Forterra product within its fabric.

Our clay brick business combines our extensive secure mineral reserves with modern and efficient high-volume manufacturing processes to produce large quantities of extruded and soft mud bricks, primarily for the new build housing market.

We are also the sole manufacturer of the iconic Fletton brick, sold under the London Brick brand, used in the original construction of nearly a quarter of England's housing stock and today used extensively by homeowners carrying out extension or ...

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CPD Material (2)


Online Learning
Material Specification and Workmanship (General principles of masonry specification, best practice and workmanship)
The understanding and application of the general principles of masonry specification and workmanship on site is key to successful outcomes on any project. The CPD aims to equip the architect audience with an overview of brick types, finishes and properties in a contextual overview of BS 771-1. It then leads to a grounding in site best practice and avoidance of potential future defects/problems.
- The correct brick for the buildings geographic location, brick position within the structure and architectural detailing that may be required within the masonry façade
- The relationship between clay type, manufacturing technique and its impact on the technical properties of clay masonry
- BS EN 771-1
- How to promote “best practice” when constructing clay masonry on site and have the ability to stop “bad practice” before problems arise or costs are incurred
- The key characteristics of clay masonry and its properties

Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Online Learning
Modern movement - an essential guide to horizontal and vertical movement in masonry.
Understanding movement in clay and concrete masonry is key to accurate specification and effective, robust detailing. The CPD covers the essentials in specific material properties and behaviour of brick and blocks. It also addresses the legislation and standards related to frequency/location in horizontal and vertical planes and avoiding problems through correct detailing and placement of movement joints
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning

Classifications


Forterra Building Products has CPD Materials in the following areas: -

RIBA Core Curriculum areas