When designing brick veneer walls, pay special attention to transitions and openings. A brick return helps create a cleaner transition where brick veneer turns into an opening condition, such as at windows, doors, or other façade interruptions.
Use special masonry units or laying patterns to create seamless transitions. These details can improve the visual continuity of the brick veneer while supporting better coordination at the edge of openings.
A properly detailed brick return can also help provide a solid substrate for opening systems and related components.
Brick return conditions should be coordinated with opening frames, flashing, air and water-resistive barriers, and adjacent wall components. This helps ensure the masonry transition supports both the appearance and performance of the wall assembly.
Work with masonry installers, product manufacturers, and project consultants to confirm the appropriate unit type, laying pattern, and detailing strategy for your project.
A brick return is a simple but important masonry detail that helps create clean transitions at openings. By coordinating special units, laying patterns, and adjacent opening components, designers can improve both the appearance and constructability of brick veneer wall assemblies.
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