Famous Accrington brick manufacturer to close - Page 2

Benipete · 23-09-2008, 20:30

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Was one told that if your house was built with Nori brick it would never need a damp course. Anbody know if there is any truth in this?

Doesn't need to be built entirely of Nori bricks.2 courses constitutes a damp course.

At least that's the theory.

Lilly · 23-09-2008, 20:39

As Willow said, a very sad day for Accrington.

Ps....I saw the news and I think the council leader would soon be slagged off if he didn't make a comment on something like this.

beechy · 24-09-2008, 05:34

spent many a happy year working there in the past.

as did my brothers the comradery was brilliant
our LEB still works there at least, for the short term
a sad day indeed for Accrington

derekgas · 24-09-2008, 07:06

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Was one told that if your house was built with Nori brick it would never need a damp course. Anbody know if there is any truth in this?

I have installed damp proof courses into nori brick walls, the brick itself will not take the fluid, the mortar is porous and therefore the dpc had to be installed into the joints, some dpc companies will drill the bricks and try to inject fluid into them, waste of time, the mortar is what needs to be damp proofed, not the brick!

Studio25 · 24-09-2008, 07:15

Is NORI the name of the company or the brick?

Benipete · 24-09-2008, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Studio25

Is NORI the name of the company or the brick?

Originally Accrington Brick & Tile Works,established 1887.

Benipete · 24-09-2008, 12:25

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Originally Posted by derekgas

I have installed damp proof courses into nori brick walls, the brick itself will not take the fluid, the mortar is porous and therefore the dpc had to be installed into the joints, some dpc companies will drill the bricks and try to inject fluid into them, waste of time, the mortar is what needs to be damp proofed, not the brick!

What was your horse called?