| 摘要 |
A structure and method is disclosed for facilitating the construction of a brick facade. A panel is provided made of bonded vacuum formed polystyrene and extruded polystyrene foam. The outer portion is specially configured to secure bricks in place by a friction fit until mortar is laid. The rear surface of the bricks are secured by adhesive to the surface of the outer portion of the panel. Channel bars separate the bricks in a vertical direction while other spacing means are used to locate the bricks in the horizontal direction the proper distance from one another. The mortar is then laid in place by hand to create the effect of bricks laid by a mason. Because of the materials used and the configuration, the panel can be cut at the work site to accommodate variations in the structure being erected. The cutting operation can be accomplished by a commercial cutting knife, the panel nailed in place, and bricks laid within the panel by an unskilled construction worker. |
