Cold Weather Masonry
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]In the masonry world this topic comes up seasonally. There are necessary procedures needed to follow for successful installation of masonry in the cold weather. This information is helpful for mason contractors, general contractors, building inspectors and owners, who need to be conscious of the weather. Read more >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Masonry Goes Circular
[vc_row][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] Using blue brick, the tower’s egg-shaped floors, rising around an almost circular core, evolve towards a more circular form as the building rises. This design would look awesome in Chicago! Read more > [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Cap Flashing for a Stone Veneer Wall
The details for flashing a stone veneer or stone-faced masonry wall, with a face varying from the wall plane plus or minus 2” or more is not a well-documented subject. There is a lack of good flashing details depicting base, sill, head, or wall cap details for this type of wall. We know that moisture […]
Stadionplein 300, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The canopy with impressive overhang (a 16-metre cantilever supporting two floors) is the most eye-catching feature of the Zuidblok building on Amsterdam’s Stadionplein. It’s an exciting balancing act of architecture! Read more >[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
