Exterior Wall (Masonry)
Feb 21, 2016
Exterior Wall (Masonry)
Masonry Construction
Used in both residential & commercial Brick, stone or concrete block Solid and Veneer Advantages
– fire resistant– weather resistant– durability– sound proof
Solid Masonry Types 1) Brick, concrete block, and stone
– type of material either side– wire reinforced joints with grout in cavity
» includes vertical steel in cavity– bar reinforced grout filled
» includes both vertical and horizontal steel in cavity 2) Structural Hollow Masonry 3) Insulated Masonry
– inside cavity– outside surface
Masonry Wall Reinforcement
Cavity Masonry with joint wire reinforced
JOINT REINFORCINGMORTAR
GROUT
Masonry Wall ReinforcementCavity Masonry--bar reinforced
L REINFORCING BARS VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL
MORTAR
GROUT
Masonry Wall Example
Veneer Masonry Veneer Masonry Includes
– brick– concrete block– stone
Veneer– nonstructural– for appearance– usually 5” max thickness
MasonryVeneerTerms
insulation
studs
top plate
roof rafterstruss
grout
masonry veneer
galvanizedwire mesh
Masonry Veneer Englarged Detail
Attachment methods will vary studs
grout
nails2”x2” 16 gage.Galvanized Wire
Masonry orstone unit
Hollow Masonry w/ Insulation Inside
Masonry with Furring & Insulation Inside
Masonry with Furring & Insulation Inside
Masonry Cavity with Insulation
Assignment Create the following wall sections: as
referenced on the floor plans– A/A-5 Full wall section– B/A-5 Cornice section– C/A-5 Interior wall section– D/A-5 Canopy section– E/A-5 (cross section)– F/A-5 (cross section)
Search the Class Architecture file on the C drive for drawings that may help!!!!!!!
Drawing AssignmentMasonry Wall Section
1--Roof Slope 5/12, show wood shingles
2--1/2” CDX plywood roof sheathing
3--Soffit: 3/8” AB plywood, 12” projection
4--Wall height 8’-1 1/8”+/-, 2x4 studs @ 16” OC
5--1/2 GB(wall), 5/8” GB(ceiling)
6--2x8 Rafters @ 24” OC
7--2x4 Outriggers @ 24” OC
8--4” Concrete slab w/ 4” gravel under
9--Other notes as shown in text
Drawing AssignmentMasonry Wall Section Cont.
10--Foundation Changes:Brick ledge 5” x 12”
Foundation wall 10”
2” grade to stone
Standard footing sizing
Footing depth 30” from grade to bottom footing
11--Symbol for stone, apply to both drawings
12--Use proper drawing notation for referencing enlarged detail
13--All notes apply to enlarged detail, add stone (rubble) symbol