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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

August 24, 2023

As an alternative to removing and replacing the original masonry—an approach that can negatively impact structural integrity—project teams and architects are encouraged to design an insulated facade layer with vapor barrier, creating a new enclosure that is watertight and energy efficient, and possibly more attractive. This raises a question about how to ensure the ideal placement and attachment of...

Choosing between restoring or replacing cracked, spalled, and displaced brick facades

January 27, 2023

Restoring brick facades plays an essential role in reusing existing building stock. Every project should answer this question: can the facade be saved or has the brick’s deterioration critically compromised the wall’s stability? Existing brick masonry is often treated as a maintenance item and not much thought is given to whole system performance. Brick and mortar defects can be treated as symptoms, but the overall stability of the assembly is often overlooked.

Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

July 4, 2022

While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable.

Calculating and templating a masonry opening

April 22, 2022

Also known as flat or straight arches, they are structural elements that provide support at openings in masonry.

Overcladding for old masonry façades: Why it is important to think performance first

November 3, 2021

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies.

Best practices for masonry veneer construction

August 14, 2019

Contemporary masonry veneer construction consists of a single wythe of masonry such as brick or stone mechanically anchored to a backup structure, typically either wood or steel framing or concrete masonry units (CMUs).

Photos © Steven Fechino. Photos courtesy Mortar Net Solutions

The two types of rainscreen wall system design

August 7, 2019

Rainscreen systems, like most of today’s wall assemblies, have become more complex as designers strive for greater energy efficiency and building sustainability. This article will provide an overview of the two types of rainscreen wall systems and typical design characteristics, and offers some direction on how to design highly effective and sustainable rainscreens.

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04 20 00 Unit Masonry

Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Choosing between restoring or replacing cracked, spalled, and displaced brick facades

Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Calculating and templating a masonry opening

Overcladding for old masonry façades: Why it is important to think performance first

Best practices for masonry veneer construction

The two types of rainscreen wall system design

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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Choosing between restoring or replacing cracked, spalled, and displaced brick facades

Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Calculating and templating a masonry opening

Overcladding for old masonry façades: Why it is important to think performance first

Best practices for masonry veneer construction

The two types of rainscreen wall system design

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