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manual presents masonry details commonly used in construction and provides additional corollary information for each set of details where applicable. Each section covers a specific concrete masonry application, and includes details with side-by-side commentary.
• Specification of mortars for masonry construction (incl. strengths, mixes etc.) • Recommendations for site operatives • Guidance for ‘good practice’ on site. • Guidance on the specification of design requirements for required workmanship • Provides minimum wall thicknesses for low rise construction (2C5)
Admixtures (also sometimes called modifiers or additives) for masonry mortars (ASTM C 1384, ref. 4k) are available for various purposes. Admixtures are functionally classified as bond enhancers, workability enhancers, set accelerators, set retarders, and water repellents.
#1 – All-Weather Construction. #3 – Overview of Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures. #7 – Water Penetration Resistance – Design and Detailing. #7A – Water Penetration Resistance – Materials. #7B – Water Penetration Resistance – Construction and Workmanship. #8 – Mortars for Brick Masonry.
Find new construction details for brick, CMU, stone, ceramic tile, terrazzo, plaster/stucco, rainscreens, terra cotta, and AAC, along with a collection of masonry restoration details.
use conventional mortars (Type S or N) with cement board installations. Refer to ASTM C1780 and manufactur. recommendations for additional details on cement board installations. Refer to Fig-ures 4a and 4b for referen.
Placement: At first course above grade and at all supports. Code required spacing: 33” o.c. MIW recommended spacing (Brick): 24” o.c. MIW recommended spacing (CMU): 32” o.c. Size: The bigger the weep hole is, the more water it allows out of the cavity and the more air it allows to circulate through the cavity.
