Masonry Wall Expansion Joint Detail

In modern masonry cavity walls these two different masonry wythes are connected with flexible connections so control joints in the cmu back up wall can be located independently of the expansion joints in the brick veneer.

Masonry wall expansion joint detail.

Roof wall interface detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 0901. 1 for more detailed information. Test method for pullout resistance of ties and anchors embedded in masonry. Separate copper flashings are inserted wedged and sealed into each reglet.

Perlite loose fill insulation c 920. See clay and concrete masonry banding details tek 5 2a ref. A vertical reglet is cut into each wall. Specification for masonry joint reinforcement c 516.

Location of wall ties with respect to. Concrete masonry banding details tek 5 2a ref. Short returns in clay masonry 2. This detail shows a condition where a new masonry wall is constructed perpendicular to an existing wall.

Base of wall detail brick ledge t fdtn. Below grade november 2 2015. Test methods for strength of anchors in concrete and masonry elements e 754. Control joints are typically required in exposed above grade concrete masonry walls where net aesthetic shrinkage cracking may detract from the appearance of the wall and to limit moisture or air infiltration.

When spacing between vertical expansion joints in para. This is particularly true in parapet walls and other masonry walls which are exposed to the exterior climatic conditions on both sides. 1 for more detailed information. Shrinkage cracks in concrete masonry are not a structural concern.

Expansion joints are discussed in technical notes 18 series. Control joints are typically required in exposed above grade concrete masonry walls where shrinkage cracking may detract from the appearance of the wall and to limit moisture or air infiltration. Vertical expansion joints in brick veneer. Floor tile expansion joint over concrete control joint november 2 2015.

Vermiculite loose fill insulation c 549. Window and door openings 4. Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation. For brickwork without openings space no more than 25 ft 7 6 m o c.

For brickwork with multiple openings consider symmetrical placement of expansion joints and reduced spacing of no more than 20 ft 6 1 m o c. A loose lock is used to join the flashings. Specification for elastomeric joint sealants e 488. Building expansion joint new wall at existing wall.

Top of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 1311.