10.410.0501: Composite Mortar Repair, Medium Area (2 s.f. ±) This detail illustrates a composite mortar repair installed in an existing masonry unit (e.g. stone, terra cotta, cast stone, etc.) where a previous spall, multiple-cracks, or delamination existed. Composite mortar repairs are cementitious materials and fine aggregates (e.g. sand) blended with water. For composite mortar repairs…
The Masonry Restoration Cleaning Guide is intended to be used as a general guide in developing an appropriate cleaning campaign for existing and historic masonry, therefore this information may not apply in unique situations. We recommend always beginning with the least aggressive cleaning method. Whichever cleaning method(s) are chosen, always test in discreet but representative…
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06.110.0421: Tile Shower Assembly – Metal Studs, CBU Backing, Bonded Waterproof Membrane, Two-Stage Drain This detail shows a tiled shower assembly based on TCNA method B421. It illustrates metal stud backing, cement backer board keyed into the mortar bed at the base and fastened to the studs beginning 3 inches above top of finished curb,…
06.110.0415: Tile Shower Assembly – Metal Studs, CBU Backing, Mortar Bed Floor, Two-Stage Drain, Ceramic Tile This detail shows a tiled shower assembly based on TCNA method B415. It illustrates metal stud backing, cement backer board keyed into the mortar bed at the base and fastened to the studs beginning 3 inches above top of finished…
01.030.0901: Top of Wall Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing This detail illustrates a parapet condition including the roof termination into the masonry wall and the top of wall termination. The open web steel joists of the roof structure bear on the CMU wall via a steel bearing plate on a CMU bond beam.…
01.030.0831: Roof-Wall Interface Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing This detail illustrates a low roof terminating into a higher wall. The tall interior single-wythe CMU wall transitions into an anchored veneer wall above the roof line. The open web steel joists of the roof structure bear on the tall CMU wall via a steel…
01.030.0705: Shelf Angle Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing, Shelf Angle with Bracket-Type Standoffs This detail illustrates a a shelf angle projected from the concrete masonry backing with a system of standoff brackets anchored to the backing. The brackets allow the shelf angle to avoid contact with the backing, which would otherwise transfer heat…
01.030.0602: Window Head Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing This detail illustrates a masonry window head 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…
01.030.0332: Base of Wall Detail – Anchored Brick Veneer, CMU Backing, CMU Foundation This detail illustrates a base of wall condition with a partially grouted and reinforced concrete masonry foundation. Below grade waterproofing and an air/moisture/vapor barrier above grade provide continuous resistance to air and moisture; continuous insulation offers excellent thermal control. The flexible thru-wall…