Key Installation Checkpoints for Manufactured Stone Veneer
INTRODUCTION Manufactured stone veneer has the appearance of natural stone, but is manufactured from concrete. The veneer is increasing in…
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Joint Reinforcement for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Standard joint reinforcement for concrete masonry is a factory fabricated welded wire assembly consisting of two or more longitudinal…
Anchors and Ties for Masonry
INTRODUCTION Masonry connectors can be classified as wall ties, anchors or fasteners. Wall ties connect one masonry wythe to an…
Concrete Masonry Curtain and Panel Wall Details
INTRODUCTION Steel and concrete structural frames often rely on nonloadbearing masonry curtain or panel walls to enclose the structure. Panel…
Integrating Concrete Masonry Walls With Metal Building Systems
INTRODUCTION Metal buildings are used extensively for warehouses and other structures requiring large, open floor spaces. Part of their design…
Clay and Concrete Masonry Banding Details
INTRODUCTION Masonry is often specified because of its aesthetic versatility. Combining masonry units of different size, color and finish provides…
Concrete Masonry Veneers
INTRODUCTION In addition to its structural use or as the exterior wythe of composite and noncomposite walls, concrete brick and…