Facing Brick A Specification for Facing Brick Over many years the masonry industry with the collaboration of the American Society of Testing and Materials, (ASTM), an international standards... read more →
Utilize Masonry Walls to their Full Potential A Case Study: This article will step through a review of a multi-story steel and masonry project structural review, and ways to increase... read more →
Laraway Elementary School Laraway Elementary School (Joliet, Illinois) exemplifies the flexibility of masonry . . . especially considering that the facility was initially designed to be constructed of... read more →
Flashing Stepped Foundations When flashing stepped foundations along the base of a wall, all surfaces in contact with the flashing should be treated with a primer. If P.V.C.... read more →
Lintels for Masonry Walls Masonry lintel design is a critical part of an efficient structural masonry solution. The design of masonry lintels can add significant structural capacity to... read more →
A net zero building refers to buildings with zero net energy consumption. The Countryside Municipal Complex, using as much energy as it produces on-site, is the first of its... read more →
Supporting Brick Veneer and Backup Wall Systems Masonry veneer walls are typically non-load bearing walls that serve as the exterior facade for a building envelope. It is common... read more →
The Masonry Advisory Council is known for promoting the use of masonry. Here is an example of some new technology that is promoting the use of masonry and more.... read more →
These dynamic photos offer interesting visions to the future of stone masonry design. These design ideas would be great to see in Chicago! View captivating stone architecture designs >... read more →
This design looks ahead of its time. It's a great use of social distancing in the layout of the building. 5 Peckham Road in London contains 33 homes... read more →
Masonry Checklist This Masonry Checklist is intended to assist in the development of structural masonry design documents with the goals of increasing efficiency in masonry design and improving... read more →
We sometimes forget about the flexibility of concrete masonry is and how efficient it is for construction. In many cases concrete masonry units are the back-up or the support... read more →
Protect Masonry Walls. In my masonry career, I had not heard of spray cork. I know that cork as a material is green, it is renewable, it does not... read more →
Brick archways fold around this public square in Jojutla, Mexico. Check out all the photos of this dynamic courtyard, it's a great way to bring a memorable experience... read more →
Winter construction costs should take into account many items that contribute to installing masonry below the 40 degree temperature guideline. In cold weather at 40 degrees, the hydration of... read more →