Masonry Construction Explained

Masonry remains the most common construction method in the UK, but modern brick-and-block builds look very different from those of even twenty years ago, with tighter thermal and airtightness requirements. This guide covers wall build-ups, mortar and block specification, and how masonry construction integrates with insulation and cavity design to meet current Building Regulations.

For a closer look at the standard external-wall arrangement, see our Cavity Walls Explained guide. The government’s Approved Document A provides technical guidance on structural masonry.