Glossary

 Thin-joint Mortar A mortar that can be applied as thinly as 1mm, allowing faster and more accurate construction, as well as reduced thermal bridging through the mortar layer.

Thin-joint mortar can be applied by either dipping the block in a tub of mortar, or with a special application roller.

 U-Value A measure of the ability of a material to transfer heat - the lower the 'U' value of a brick, the better an insulator it is