02.010.0312: Base of Wall – Single Wythe Block, Flashing at Inside Face

This detail shows an 8” (nominal) split face concrete masonry (CMU) wall, base of wall condition. There is an interior finish of steel studs and gypsum board, allowing the flashing to return at leaset 8″ vertically and then be anchored to the interior face of the CMU via a termination bar, concealing the flashing assembly […]

02.010.0311: Base of Wall Detail – Single Wythe Block, Split Base Course

This detail shows an 8” (nominal) split face concrete masonry (CMU) wall, base of wall condition. The base course is divided into two wythes of 4” (nominal) CMU to allow for a vertical upturn to the flashing. The flashing is shown as a flexible material for the through-wall portion, transitioning to a sheet metal drip […]

02.010.0401: Sill Detail – Single Wythe Block

This detail shows an 8” (nominal) split face concrete masonry (CMU) wall, window sill condition. Flashing is provided below the masonry sill, returning vertically at the end termination to form an end dam. Ladder-type horizontal joint reinforcement is placed at 16” o.c. vertically in the wall, or as required. 3D Detail

02.120.0751: Plank at Bearing Wall – Intermediate Elevation

This detail shows a precast concrete plank bearing at an exterior CMU wall. The wall has horizontal joint reinforcement at 16″ o.c. vertically. The plank has reinforcement and grout at the keyways, and the floor bears on a CMU bond beam. The wall is grouted and reinforced vertically as required, and the bars are lapped […]

02.010.1301: Control Joint – Preformed Gasket

This detail shows specially shaped sash block being used at the vertical control joint, to allow for insertion of a preformed gasket. The gasket is a rigid material, allowing in-plane shrinkage of the block, while providing some resistance to lateral loads. There is horizontal joint reinforcement at 16″ o.c. vertically in the wall, interrupted at […]

02.010.1302: Control Joint – Grout Fill

This detail shows standard CMU being used at the vertical control joint, with vertical grout fill used to key in the block. The building felt breaks the bond at one side of the grout fill, to allow for shrinkage of the block, while providing some resistance to lateral loads. There is horizontal joint reinforcement at […]

01.030.0402: Window Sill Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing

This detail illustrates a masonry window sill 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. The […]

06.410.1312: Expansion Joint, Tile on mortar bed

06.410.1312: Expansion Joint, Tile on mortar bed This detail illustrates an expansion joint in a tile floor laid on a cured reinforced mortar bed over a concrete or wood substrate, with a cleavage membrane separating the tile assembly from the substrate.  The expansion joint is installed through the tile and through the mortar bed, all [...]

06.130.0502: Tile on Wood Stairs

06.130.0502: Tile on Wood Stairs This detail shows ceramic tile set on wood treads and risers using the mortar bed method. DOWNLOAD Detail