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Troubleshooting Masonry: Beyond the Details

Provider: Hanley Wood Exhibitions - World of Concrete
Discipline: General
Credits: 3

Learn to analyze a variety of conditions found in typical masonry wall systems of the brick and block cavity wall and the brick veneer/steel stud wall. How to diagnose the underlying cause of masonry problems and cure the cause, not the symptom will be highlighted. Discussions will go beyond the details, simultaneously exploring conditions through construction site photos, failure analyses, building code requirements and best practice recommendations. Issues addressed will include water penetration, masonry cracking, stains, spalling, detail issues and common jobsite mistakes.

Learning Ojectives:

1. Recognize the top 10 problems that occur on masonry structures
2. Explore failure analyses and building code requirements and on-site inspection practices
3. Review critical details and best practice recommendations for foundations, window sills, roof-wall connections, flashing and movement
4. Understand and match masonry cures to existing symptoms

For more information or to register please contact Bonnie King at bking@hanleywood.com, 972-536-6416 or visit www.worldofconcrete.com.

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