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11.030.0211: Terra cotta rainscreen – 3D view, CMU backup, insulation

This detail shows a ventilated, open-joint rainscreen system made up of terra cotta cladding clipped to a proprietary aluminum track system. The aluminum struts are anchored to a concrete masonry backup with aluminum clip angles. The CMU has a continuous air barrier.

02.610.0201: Injected Foam Insulation

02.120.1521: Intersecting Walls – 50% Interlocking Units

04.030.0202: Exterior Stone Restraint Anchorage

02.120.0711: Floor Connection Detail – Option 1

Hybrid Masonry Construction

Hybrid masonry is a structural system that utilizes reinforced masonry walls with a framed structure. While the frame can be constructed of reinforced concrete or structural steel, the discussion here will include steel frames in combination with reinforced concrete masonry walls.

13.400.0105: UL U210 4-HR Rated AAC Firewall

Tile, Marble & Terrazzo

For performance and life cycle advantages, tile,marble and terrazzo are the most durable and beautiful finishes.

02.120.0713: Floor Connection Detail – Option 3

Terrazzo and Vapor Barriers

Controlling Moisture is Critical
The evolution of terrazzo from a cementitious system to epoxy brings a new concern: controlling moisture. While the cement system developed centuries ago allowed moisture to naturally migrate from the ground or concrete slab and then escape, epoxy-based terrazzo systems do not breathe. That means that if the concrete slab or space below is not controlled, and moisture rises up, epoxy terrazzo will usually fail.