Exterior Wall (Masonry)

Masonry Construction

Used in both residential & commercial Brick, stone or concrete block Solid and Veneer Advantages

– fire resistant– weather resistant– durability– sound proof

Solid Masonry Types 1) Brick, concrete block, and stone

– type of material either side– wire reinforced joints with grout in cavity

» includes vertical steel in cavity– bar reinforced grout filled

» includes both vertical and horizontal steel in cavity 2) Structural Hollow Masonry 3) Insulated Masonry

– inside cavity– outside surface

Masonry Wall Reinforcement

Cavity Masonry with joint wire reinforced

JOINT REINFORCINGMORTAR

GROUT

Masonry Wall ReinforcementCavity Masonry--bar reinforced

L REINFORCING BARS VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL

MORTAR

GROUT

Masonry Wall Example

Veneer Masonry Veneer Masonry Includes

– brick– concrete block– stone

Veneer– nonstructural– for appearance– usually 5” max thickness

MasonryVeneerTerms

insulation

studs

top plate

roof rafterstruss

grout

masonry veneer

galvanizedwire mesh

Masonry Veneer Englarged Detail

Attachment methods will vary studs

grout

nails2”x2” 16 gage.Galvanized Wire

Masonry orstone unit

Hollow Masonry w/ Insulation Inside

Masonry with Furring & Insulation Inside

Masonry with Furring & Insulation Inside

Masonry Cavity with Insulation

Assignment Create the following wall sections: as

referenced on the floor plans– A/A-5 Full wall section– B/A-5 Cornice section– C/A-5 Interior wall section– D/A-5 Canopy section– E/A-5 (cross section)– F/A-5 (cross section)

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Drawing AssignmentMasonry Wall Section

1--Roof Slope 5/12, show wood shingles

2--1/2” CDX plywood roof sheathing

3--Soffit: 3/8” AB plywood, 12” projection

4--Wall height 8’-1 1/8”+/-, 2x4 studs @ 16” OC

5--1/2 GB(wall), 5/8” GB(ceiling)

6--2x8 Rafters @ 24” OC

7--2x4 Outriggers @ 24” OC

8--4” Concrete slab w/ 4” gravel under

9--Other notes as shown in text

Drawing AssignmentMasonry Wall Section Cont.

10--Foundation Changes:Brick ledge 5” x 12”

Foundation wall 10”

2” grade to stone

Standard footing sizing

Footing depth 30” from grade to bottom footing

11--Symbol for stone, apply to both drawings

12--Use proper drawing notation for referencing enlarged detail

13--All notes apply to enlarged detail, add stone (rubble) symbol