The members of the Clay Brick Association of Canada participate in the Brick Industry Association and recommend their series of Technotes for reference.  In addition, some items of particular interest for the Canadian market have been prepared by the Clay Brick Association of Canada.
 
    Clay Brick - natural sustainability in design and construction
According to the World Business Council, the building
and construction industry uses three billion tons of raw
materials annually.

 
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    Masonry Canada News Bulletin
This technical bulletin about Canada's latest building science research results that further reinforce the quality, durability and
value of clay brick products in Canadian buildings.

 
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    Fungal Mould Resistance Testing
This technical bulletin about Canada's latest building science research results that reinforce the quality, durability and value of masonry products in Canadian buildings.

 
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    Clay Brick Walls for Slapshop Insurance
"Impact resistance" with regard to construction means the ability of building materials to resist repetitive contact or accidental impact without damage.

 
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  The One Time You Want Cavities
While a cavity in your tooth is the result of decay, the cavity of a Clay brick rainscreen wall actually prevents decay.

 
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    Masonry Walls That Resist Bullet Penetration
Masonry structures, by their robust nature, convey a feeling of security. Hence, it is probably by no coincidence that many correctional institutions, law enforcement facilities, and government buildings are effectively constructed with different types of masonry.
 
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      Design Detail for Brick Veneer over Garage Doors
Clay brick veneer (75 or 90mm wide) is frequently installed on steel angles above garage doors. There is some provision for this in the National Building Code but the span required for a double wide garage door exceeds the table in article 9.20.5.2.
 
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