Did you just severely restrict, or eliminate competition by including a UL design number for fire resistive masonry partitions? Unknowingly, perhaps. Learn what options are available to meet code requirements for fire resistive concrete masonry units. It..
Fire Resistant CMU
by David Stutzman | Sep 18, 2012 | B2010, C1010, Design Considerations, Division 04, fire rating, Masonry, Partitions, Product Applications, Properties Sets, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips, Walls
Chemical Masonry Cleaning
by David Stutzman | Jul 24, 2012 | B2010, Cleaning, Division 04, Masonry, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, Stone, Sustainable Design, Tech Tips
How can you make sure you get that "like new" look for the completed masonry? Detergent washing is only removing the surface dirt - not the right result. Chemical masonry cleaning is a necessary evil in new construction. It's not as bad as you might..
Defining Masonry Restoration Scope
by David Stutzman | May 22, 2012 | B2010, bidding, Design Considerations, Division 04, Masonry, Professional Practice, publications, Restoration, Specifications, Tech Tips
When is the scope of work on a restoration project prepared? On what does the contractor base his bid? Too often, the scope of work on a restoration project is poorly defined or incomplete. Learn what an architect can do to prepare construction documents..
Choosing Mortar Types
by David Stutzman | Dec 20, 2011 | A2010, B2010, C1010, Division 04, Mortar, Product Applications, publications, Specifications, Tech Tips
The strength of mortar relative to the materials being installed is critical. Mortar must be strong enough and flexible enough to allow the structure to function as designed. Learn what mortar types are available and what cements may be used in mortar..
Brick - Solid or Hollow - Why Choose?
by David Stutzman | Oct 3, 2011 | brick, Division 04, Product Applications, Specifications, standards, Sustainable Design
Brick selection is usually based on aesthetic factors, first, such as size, color, and texture. These aesthetic factors can dramatically affect the perception of a completed building. For designers making the aesthetic selections, there is usually little..
Brick Movement Joints
by David Stutzman | Jan 31, 2011 | brick, Design Considerations, Division 04, Division 07, joint, movement, Product Applications, Sealant, Specifications
Certainly, you have seen examples of natural expansion joints. Science rules. Materials move. Buildings react; sometimes not as expected.