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Glass Fiber Reinforced Rebar

GFRP Rebar - Glass fiber reinforced rebar

Harvard Brik

Concrete masonry units that look just like clay brick, but are structurally as capable as concrete block.

Concrete Masonry Basements

An age old idea, while popular in many states, holds promise for the Chicago area. Detail included

Thermadrain

Insulated drainage board for masonry cavity walls - manages moisture and insulates the wall in one step.

Raising the Bar for the Built Environment

This is an exciting time in the masonry industry. Joel Arthur Barker writes in Paradigms, the Business of Discovering the Future, "Don't wait for the trends to develop. Instead, watch for people messing with the rules that is the earliest sign of significant change." topics covered : self consolidating grout, load bearing masonry, fire resistance.

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Raising the Bar for the Built Environment

This is an exciting time in the masonry industry. Joel Arthur Barker writes in Paradigms, the Business of Discovering the Future, "Don't wait for the trends to develop. Instead, watch for people messing with the rules that is the earliest sign of significant change." topics covered : self consolidating grout, load bearing masonry, fire resistance.

Ramblings 6

Major Changes in Design using steel studs and rigid insulation - Tolerances in poured concrete foundations for masonry, good limestone cap details

Ramblings 5

LEED Program and masonry, we're already there .. .  Fire Protection, Codes, etc.

Ramblings 1

Real R values - Thermal shorting of studs leaves R values less than desireable in stud walls