Masonry Technical Manual

Table of Contents

Entire Manual (minus editable sections 3.2 and 3.3)

1. Systems
   1. Wall Selection Guide
   2. Structural Walls
      1. Structural Design
      2. Structural Wall Types
      3. Cost Guide
   3. Rainscreen Veneer Walls
      1. Rainscreen Design
      2. Veneer Wall Types
      3. Cost Guide
      4. Details
         1. Block Backup
         2. Steel Stud Backup
         3. Wood Stud Backup
2. Materials & Construction
   1. Clay Brick
      1. Manufacturing & Specifications
      2. Sizes & Shapes
      3. Brick Modules
      4. Layout Considerations
   2. Concrete Masonry
      1. Manufacturing & Specifications
      2. Sizes, Shapes & Profiles
      3. Modular Layout
      4. Architectural Coloured Concrete Block Walls
   3. Mortar, Grout & Reinforcing
      1. Mortar
      2. Grout & Reinforcing
   4. Flashing & Movement Joints
      1. Flashing
      2. Movement Joints
   5. Ties
      1. Brick Tie Design
   6. Fire, Sound & Thermal Ratings
      1. Fire Ratings
      2. Sound Ratings
      3. Thermal Ratings
   7. Cleaning & Sealing
      1. Cleaning Masonry
      2. Sealing Masonry
3. Specifications & Standards
   1. Masonry Standards Commentary
   2. Guide Specification
      1. Unit Masonry Guide Specification
      2. Veneer Masonry Guide Specification
   3. Guide Structural Notes
   4. Sustainable Design & LEED Credits
4. Quality Assurance
   1. Certification Program
   2. Masonry Inspection Checklist
   3. Maintenance Guide

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