Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Photo courtesy Alberta Masonry Council. SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. Concrete block masonry and architectural block masonry also support resilient buildings.
Construction Specifier
MAY 31, 2024
The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e. These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. Cavity walls were being constructed in the U.S.
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BDC Network
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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. Following phase 2, phase 3 investigations were conducted, covering additional areas of the façade not previously reviewed.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 24, 2023
This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions. Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 13, 2020
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).
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 9, 2023
3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. Louis, MO, Aug. in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade.
Construction Specifier
JULY 5, 2022
When it comes to longevity, masonry construction has an impressive track record. One of the world’s oldest construction types, masonry continues to be among the most common construction methods used in modern-day enclosures around the globe. While the concept of masonry has lived on, developments in strategy and technique have evolved.
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