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Lessons learned in masonry: Presenting 10 useful tips from the field

Construction Specifier

Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Common misunderstandings about the basic material of masonry, clay masonry, or brick can be better understood by reading ASTM C216-19, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale).

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Meet the Panelists: Brian Sielaff, M.S.C.E.,

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6th Annual MVP Awards: Hardware

The Pro Builder

It features the brand’s exclusive double-lead SureStart point for a fast start and a Torx ttap drive system for stable, wobble-free installation. Regardless of finish material, each door panel can be up to 24 inches wide and 96 inches high.

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How to Repair Spalling Brickwork | Tips for Maintenance and Fixing Masonry

UK Construction Blog

The post How to Repair Spalling Brickwork | Tips for Maintenance and Fixing Masonry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This can create unsightly damage and weaken the overall structure of your brick walls. Have you ever noticed cracks, flaking, or crumbling on your brick surfaces?

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BDC Network

In October 2017, Walter P Moore performed a phase 2 assessment focusing on the northwest and southwest corners of the building due to the extent of visible masonry distress observable from the ground at these areas. In turn, they retained a qualified subconsultant architect to handle architectural issues.

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Adobe Homes.

Natural Building

Masonry Heaters. They evolved very specific techniques for every aspect of the building process, from fabricating the adobe blocks to erecting and plastering the walls. One of the more unique aspects of their system is the use of specialized molds for fabricating the blocks. View my complete profile. Affordable Eco-homes Report.