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THINK SYSTEMS

by Jason Yana

A Guide to the Design & Detailing of Masonry Wall Systems

SYSTEM 12

7 5/8" Reinforced CMU  Wall

This is a single wythe reinforced CMU Wall.

System 1

3 5/8" brick veneer

1 1/2" rigid insulation

7 5/8" CMU backup

System 2

3 5/8" CMU veneer

1" rigid insulation

7 5/8" CMU backup

System 3

3 5/8" brick veneer

2" air space

6" Steel Studs

System 4

3 5/8" calcium silicate / cmu

2" air space

6" Steel Studs

System 5

3 5/8" brick veneer w / cmu band course

2" air space

6" Steel Studs

System 6

3 5/8" brick veneer

1" air space

4" Wood  Studs

System 7

3 5/8" brick veneer w/ cmu band course

1" air space

4" Wood  Studs

System 8

3 5/8"  glazed brick veneer

1 1/2" rigid insulation

7 5/8" CMU backup

System 9

3 5/8"  brick veneer

1 1/2" ThermaDrain

7 5/8" CMU backup

System 10

5" Hollow Reinforced Brick Wall

System 11

 7 5/8" Reinforced CMU Foundation Wall

System 12

7 5/8" Reinforced Single Wythe CMU Wall