A well-defined selection and layout of masonry
veneer anchors can improve performance and durability of enclosures using masonry veneer cladding.
Often, the masonry veneer is shown on architectural drawings and
the anchors are rcs data included in the specifications.
Specifying Stone Design: New technologies increase opportunities
This article looks at stone design, highlighting case studies
that demonstrate success
with sandblast projects. It also examines new technologies
that have improved detailing for stone manufacturers.
Weep Now or Weep Later: Of ropes and tubes
One of the first commonly employed weep details a cultura das corridas de cavalo no japão was the sash cord or ‘rope’ weep. In some cases, this detail was expanded with sections of the sash cord laid in the cavity and then extended through the wall, usually at a head joint.
Durable Waterproofing for Concrete Masonry Walls: Redundancy required
Save on labor with Plastic Components’ one-piece continuous insulation trims.
They are a weeped foam TRAC™
with built-in corner bead, that saves installation time, improves job quality, and delivers a better finish. These Warnock-Hersey third-party certified,
contractor-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
trims are made for 38, 50, and 63.5 mm (1.5, 2 and 2.5 in.) foam, for applications using 19 mm (3/4 in.) or 22.22 mm (7/8 in.) hard coat stucco. It is patent pending.
A single-wythe concrete masonry wall may be a cost-effective structural element, b
ut it can present challenges for waterproofing.
The National Concrete mobile lead Masonry Association (NCMA) recommends redundancy to keep concrete masonry walls dry through
techniques at the surface of the wall, within the wall, and through adequate drainage systems.
