06.130.0501: Base / cove alternatives

06.130.0501: Base / cove alternatives This set of diagrams show alterative options to handle the transition of a tile assembly between wall and floor, illustrating a flush cove base, lipped cove base, and simple square base condition.  When using a coved base, the horizontal leg of the cove should reside flush or slightly above the [...]

06.130.0103: Tile Floor, Tile on mortar bed over plywood

06.130.0103: Tile Floor, Tile on mortar bed over plywood This detail illustrates tile laid on a cured reinforced mortar bed over plywood, with a cleavage membrane separating the tile assembly from the substrate.  Waterproof or crack isolation membranes are optional, per design.  This detail is based on TCNA Method F145. DOWNLOAD Detail

Unity Temple

In my role as director of technical service with International Masonry Institute (IMI), I am often asked by Chicago architects “Do today’s plasterers have the same skills as those from 100 years ago?” My answer is always a reassuring and resounding “Yes.”

Hybrid Masonry Design

Hybrid masonry is a structural system that utilizes reinforced masonry walls with a framed structure. The masonry infill can be concrete masonry units, reinforced clay brick, or even reinforced ACC, and frames can be reinforced concrete or structural steel. New Structural engineering software has made it an attractive option for engineers today. [dt_vc_list dividers="false"] IMI [...]

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