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How can we create an arched brick fireplace without the bricks falling out of the arch before the mortar sets?
Aug 19, 2007 by sunshyne77177 | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
We want to build an arched brick enclosure for our woodstove but can't figure out how the arch sits in place until dried. It seems that the bricks would just slide off while waiting to dry?! Help!
It's easy. Build a wood form out of 1/2" plywood cut into the shape of the arch. Use two plywood arches about 5" apart, front to back, for the bricks to rest on while the mortar sets. Position this form in the exact spot where you want the arch and secure it so it can't move. Then simply line up the brick along the top of the plywood form and mortar them together. Keep the mortar wet and covered in plastic so it does not dry out for at least 3 days. Then disassemble the plywood and the brick arch will stand on its own. You cannot do this without a temporary form.
kokopelli | Aug 19, 2007
Ya gotta build a frame for it. Use wood.
Hielodrive | Aug 19, 2007
Build a form.
Snoonyb | Aug 19, 2007
You'll need a "mold" or somekind of support to hold the bricks while you are building it and then they dry.
Rocketmaniac | Aug 19, 2007
If the arch is properly structured, the bricks hold one another in place.
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evolvedintofeminist | Aug 19, 2007
you need to build it on something.
Cut a 2x4 at the appropriate 180 degree length.
Cut a 1" 1/4" slot every 2 inches. This will make the 2x4 bend.
Brace and set in place.
The slots along the 2x4 will vary depending on the size of the arch.
You could also cut a plywood at the arch angle to rest the brick on. Use two with a 2x4 in between to make the resting place larger
showentell | Aug 19, 2007
you build a template that is as wide as the side opening and as high as where you want it to start. lets say its 30 in. by 30in. you would make the template out of plywood and make it about 4 in. wide to carry the brick. figure out the degree of arc you want for the arch and set this template in the opening. you should make it about an in. shorter than the height of the opening so you can shim it up with wedges. when the brick are laid you can knock out the wedges to allow the template to drop down so you can remove it.
Bricky Local 9 PA | Aug 19, 2007
Make an arched with ply wood, then when the mortar as sets take the ply wood out.
Baz | Aug 19, 2007
We make forms all the time from polystyrene. We cut a block of foam with a CNC hotwire machine, its lightweight and at a low cost. Another way would be to use a craft knife or bread knife and cut the arc in a number of sheets then glue them together.
foamcutter | Aug 19, 2007
Old arch red brick lintel... do we have to have new lintel fitted for new door?
Feb 11, 2007 by pippin2007 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
The House was built early 1900, and we wish to replace a window and door at the same specification..
If the brick is standing now, It`ll stand when the unit is replaced. I would`nt worry about the brick as much as I`d worry about getting the correct radius on the new unit to conform to the brick arch. At times it can be quite difficult. especially if the existing arch has sags and dips. I do agree with the previous post. I`d do everything to save what you`ve got. 107 yrs is a long time. It would be a shame to get rid of it on just a whim.
william v | Feb 11, 2007
what is a brick masonry arch?
Jun 27, 2006 by da-voka | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
It is simply an arch formed with bricks layed (horizontally or vertically) with a small gap at the bottom and a larger at the top. The strength is due to the natural tendency of an arch shape to transmit downward force out to the sides and down the supporting wall/pillars.
This type of arch (if it is of significant size) is laid using centering i.e. formwork to allow it to be supported until the mortar goes off.
solo | Jun 27, 2006
How can I put a brick archway into a bedroom?
Jul 10, 2007 by cap10hook72 | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
I want to put a brick archway in my bedroom. My room is very tall, and is on the top floor of a three story house. I'm not sure if I should even use real brick, but with the way my room is painted, a brick arch would look terrific. I need to know a cheap way to do this, and one that's easy. Any help is greatly appreciated! feel free to comment if you have any questions.
Enlist the services of a professional to ensure the job is executed correctly and safely.
If $$ is a strain visit your local Home Depot, Lowes or other home improvement store and ask for instructions/tips. These specialty stores often have Do-It-Yourself workshops that you can attend as well.
And don't be above calling a professional for an estimate/consultation. Have the person visit and ask as many questions as possible regarding the job such as : how they plan to do it, how long it will take, materials they will use, will it require more than one person, etc. Ask the questions pay attention and take notes and then just do the job yourself with the info they provided.
The First Lady | Jul 10, 2007
how do i set out an elliptical arch for brick or stone?
Apr 11, 2008 by dennis r | Posted in Engineering
simple. you construct an arch from wood and set it in place then lay your bricks on top and when the compo has hardened, dismantle the wooden arch :)
Ozzy D | Apr 11, 2008
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