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…
INTRODUCTION Manufactured stone veneer has the appearance of natural stone, but is manufactured from concrete. The veneer is increasing in…
INTRODUCTION A concrete masonry unit’s characteristics are a function of the properties and proportions of the materials used, as well…
INTRODUCTION Successfully sealing joints, such as control joints and around door jambs and window frames, in concrete masonry walls depends…
INTRODUCTION At critical locations throughout a building, moisture that manages to penetrate a wall is collected and diverted to the…
INTRODUCTION The primary role of flashing is to intercept the flow of moisture through masonry and direct it to the…
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry has traditionally been the material of choice for foundation wall construction. State-of-the-art waterproofing, dampproofing, and drainage systems…
INTRODUCTION Single-wythe concrete masonry walls are cost competitive because they provide structural form as well as an attractive and durable…
INTRODUCTION Water repellents are used on exterior walls to provide resistance to wind-driven rain. In addition, water repellents can also…
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are gravity retaining walls which can be classified as either: conventional (structures that resist external…
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are subject to the minimum requirements of Standard Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall…