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01.070.0601: Window Head | Adhered Brick Veneer, CMU Backing

Adhered brick veneer window head with CMU backing01.070.0601: Window Head | Adhered Brick Veneer, CMU Backing This detail illustrates a window head condition in an adhered veneer wall with CMU backing. A vertical control joint in the CMU is treated with a transition membrane, which engages with the air/moisture/vapor barrier in the field of the wall providing continuous resistance to air and [...]

IMI Builds the Case for Rain Screen Wall Work

To capture work in the growing market of high-performing, sustainable buildings, IMI is positioning BAC members and contractors as experts in the complete building envelope. The envelope lies at the heart of building performance, with responsibility for the critical functions of controlling moisture, air flow, vapor and heat transfer.

Wall Wash Lighting on Brick, Block & Tile

When you look at yourself in the mirror, the right light can make a big difference.
The same thing happens to masonry walls—brick, block, stone or tile—when unflattering, wall wash
lighting is mounted directly on it.

01.030.0602: Window Head Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing

This detail illustrates a masonry window head condition. The concrete masonry backing is treated with blocking at the perimeter of the opening, which is wrapped with transition material that engages with the air/moisture/vapor barrier in the field of the wall. This provides continuous resistance to air and moisture. Continuous insulation offers excellent thermal control. An […]

01.030.0901: Top of Wall Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing

Outside view of top of wall: anchored brick veneer with CMU backing

This detail illustrates a parapet condition including the roof termination into the masonry wall and the top of wall termination. The open web steel joists of the roof structure bear on the CMU wall via a steel bearing plate on a CMU bond beam. The roof system terminates with the roof counterflashing engaging with the […]