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BRICK MASONRY VENEER

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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 organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, has developed a standard called ASTM C216, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale).  This specification offers a guideline for evaluating brick and establishes the specification, a kind of setting the bar, insuring a quality product.

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veneer wall mac forseWhat are the options for supporting brick veneers?

Veneer and Backup Wall Systems

Concrete and concrete masonry serve as rigid backup walls with similar material and thermal properties to clay brick masonry veneer. (Part 1)

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National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Manufactured Stone Veneer

ASTM Standards for Mortar

C1780 Standard Specification for Adhered Veneer MVMA Installation Guide

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