A method for assembling a brick pattern for forming a precast brick panel. The method includes conveying bricks in a row to a spacing station, spacing the bricks apart in a row at the spacing station according to a predetermined row pattern and to a predetermined row length by allowing the spacing between adjacent bricks to vary if required. The method then involves transferring the row of spaced bricks onto a generally planar support surface of a brick pattern assembly station. By this method, a plurality of rows of spaced bricks are assembled adjacent each other on the support surface of the brick pattern assembly station to form a brick pattern.

The invention relates to a pointing device (10) for pointing brickwork a method for pointing brickwork and use of the pointing device (10) for pointing brickwork. The pointing device comprises: ⋅—a support (12) that is configured for supporting a product (14) comprising brickwork; ⋅—a filling nozzle (20); ⋅—a pointing substance container (22) that is operatively coupled with the filling nozzle (20), wherein the pointing substance container (22) is configured for holding a pointing substance; ⋅—movement means (24) that are configured to position the filling nozzle (20) relative to the support (12); ⋅—a control unit (26) configured for ⋅—controlling the movement means (24); and ⋅—determining the amount of pointing substance in relation to a point; ⋅—a sensor (28) that is operatively connected to the controller (26), and is configured for sensing the location and size of the point; and ⋅—orientation means (30) that are configured to establish a relative position between the filling nozzle (20) and the support (12).

A method for assembling a brick pattern for forming a precast brick panel. The method includes conveying bricks in a row to a spacing station, spacing the bricks apart in a row at the spacing station according to a predetermined row pattern and to a predetermined row length by allowing the spacing between adjacent bricks to vary if required. The method then involves transferring the row of spaced bricks onto a generally planar support surface of a brick pattern assembly station. By this method, a plurality of rows of spaced bricks are assembled adjacent each other on the support surface of the brick pattern assembly station to form a brick pattern.

The invention relates to a device for adhering brick slips to a panel, which device comprises: a horizontal transport surface with an infeed side and an outfeed side for transporting the panel from the infeed side, over the transport surface and to the outfeed side; a buffer arranged adjacently of the transport surface for buffering at least one row of brick slips; dispensing means for dispensing a layer of adhesive onto the panel; and engaging means displaceable between a position above the buffer and a position above the transport surface for picking up from the buffer the at least one row of brick slips and placing the row of brick slips on the panel.

The invention relates to a device for adhering brick slips to a panel, which device comprises: a horizontal transport surface with an infeed side and an outfeed side for transporting the panel from the infeed side, over the transport surface and to the outfeed side; a buffer arranged adjacently of the transport surface for buffering at least one row of brick slips; dispensing means for dispensing a layer of adhesive onto the panel; and engaging means displaceable between a position above the buffer and a position above the transport surface for picking up from the buffer the at least one row of brick slips and placing the row of brick slips on the panel.

A masonry panel assembly for enhancing quality and efficiency of masonry work includes a panel that may be fastened to a wall. The panel has a plurality of ridges thereon and the process of fastening the panel to the wall replaces applying a scratch coat for masonry work. A mortar is provided and the mortar is selectively applied to the panel when the panel is fastened to the wall. Thus, a plurality of masonry units applied to the mortar for adhering the mortar units to the panel. Additionally, the mortar engages each of the ridges such that the mortar resists running downwardly on the panel thereby enhancing the appearance and the quality of the masonry work.