[MassHistPres] purpose brick nogging

[Kristi Chase]

We also have seen brick nogging in a couple of our late 18th Century
properties.  I heard that it was used to help control the spread of
fires as well as insulation.  I haven't found anything in my readings to
confirm this so I too would like to know more about nogging.
 
Regards,
 
Kristi Chase, Preservation Planner 
Historic Preservation Commission 
Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development 
93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA  02143 
(t) 617-625-6600 x2525, (f) 617-625-0722 
 
 

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Subject: [MassHistPres] purpose brick nogging



Hello Preservation listers,

 

A question from one of our historic house owners re: his home built in
2nd quarter 18th c. He's found rough brick nogging throughout, and
wondered if it was a form of insulation, or perhaps reinforcing to
protect from attacks?

 

Your collective wisdom eagerly awaited...

 

 

 

Suzanne Buchanan

Hingham Historical Society

P.O. Box 434 Hingham, MA 02043

781-749-7721

www.hinghamhistorical.org

 

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