Masonry Institute of Brittish Columbia

Technical Manual

1.1. Wall Selection Guide
1.2. Structural Walls

1.2.1. Structural Design

1.2.2. Structural Wall Types

1.2.3. Structural Details

1.3. Rainscreen Veneer Walls

1.3.1. Rainscreen Design

1.3.2. Rainscreen Backup Wall Types

1.3.3. Details

2.1 Clay Brick

2.1.1. Manufacturing & Specifications

Sizing and naming of bricks vary from manufacturer to manufacture.  Please contact the manufacturers or manufacturer’s distributors for this information to ensure proper horizontal and vertical coursing and to minimize cutting.

2.1.2. Sizes and Shapes

2.2. Concrete Masonry

2.2.1. Manufacturing & Specifications

2.2.2. Sizes, Shapes & Profiles

2.2.3. Modular Layout

2.2.4. Architectural Coloured Concrete Block Walls

2.3. Mortar, Grout & Reinforcing

2.3.1. Mortar

2.3.2. Grout & Reinforcing

2.4. Flashing & Movement Joints

2.4.1. Flashing

2.4.2. Movement Joints

2.5. Ties

2.5.1. Brick Tie Design

2.6. Fire, Sound & Thermal Ratings

2.6.1. Fire Ratings

2.6.2. Sound Ratings

2.6.3. Thermal Ratings

2.7. Cleaning & Sealing

2.7.1. Cleaning Masonry

2.7.2. Sealing Masonry

3.1. Masonry Standards Commentary
3.2. Guide Specification

3.2.1. Unit Masonry Guide Specification1
3.2.2. Veneer Masonry Guide Specification2

3.3. Guide Structural Notes3
3.4. Sustainable Design & LEED Credits

Notes:

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4.1. Certification Program
4.2. Masonry Inspection Checklist
4.3. Maintenance Guide
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