1. Exterior Wall (Masonry)

2. Masonry Construction Used in both residential & commercial
Brick, stone or concrete block
Solid and Veneer
Advantages
fire resistant
weather resistant
durability
sound proof

3. Solid Masonry Types 1) Brick, concrete block, and stone
type of material either side
wire reinforced joints with grout in cavity
includes vertical steel in cavity
bar reinforced grout filled
includes both vertical and horizontal steel in cavity
2) Structural Hollow Masonry
3) Insulated Masonry
inside cavity
outside surface

4. Masonry Wall Reinforcement
Cavity Masonry with joint wire reinforced
JOINT REINFORCING
MORTAR
GROUT

5. Masonry Wall Reinforcement
Cavity Masonry--bar reinforced L
REINFORCING BARS VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL
MORTAR
GROUT

6. Masonry Wall Example

7. Veneer Masonry Veneer Masonry Includes Veneer brick concrete block
stone
Veneer
nonstructural
for appearance
usually 5” max thickness

8. Masonry Veneer Terms roof rafters truss top plate studs galvanized
wire mesh
masonry veneer
insulation
grout

9. Masonry Veneer Englarged Detail
grout
Attachment methods will vary
Masonry or
stone unit
studs
2”x2” 16 gage.
Galvanized Wire
nails

10. Hollow Masonry w/ Insulation Inside

11. Masonry with Furring & Insulation Inside

12. Masonry with Furring & Insulation Inside

13. Masonry Cavity with Insulation

14. Assignment
Create the following wall sections: as referenced on the floor plans
A/A-5 Full wall section
B/A-5 Cornice section
C/A-5 Interior wall section
D/A-5 Canopy section
E/A-5 (cross section)
F/A-5 (cross section)
Search the Class Architecture file on the C drive for drawings that may help!!!!!!!

15. Drawing Assignment Masonry Wall Section
1--Roof Slope 5/12, show wood shingles
2--1/2” CDX plywood roof sheathing
3--Soffit: 3/8” AB plywood, 12” projection
4--Wall height 8’-1 1/8”+/-, 2x4 16” OC
5--1/2 GB(wall), 5/8” GB(ceiling)
6--2x8 24” OC
7--2x4 24” OC
8--4” Concrete slab w/ 4” gravel under
9--Other notes as shown in text

16. Drawing Assignment Masonry Wall Section Cont.
10--Foundation Changes:
Brick ledge 5” x 12”
Foundation wall 10”
2” grade to stone
Standard footing sizing
Footing depth 30” from grade to bottom footing
11--Symbol for stone, apply to both drawings
12--Use proper drawing notation for referencing enlarged detail
13--All notes apply to enlarged detail, add stone (rubble) symbol