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Designing Single Wythe Block Walls That don't Take on Water
A commonly asked question for us answered - "how should a single wythe concrete block wall be designed and built to prevent moisture penetration
Design of Concrete Block Veneers in Cavity Walls
Concrete block veneers, whether smooth face block, ground face block or split face block - all need to be detailed properly to prevent cracking and/or water penetration.
Design of Concrete Block Veneers in Stud Walls
Concrete masonry veneers used over stud walls have a different set of requirements the designer must take into account.
Crack Control in 4" Concrete Masonry Veneers
Using concrete masonry bandings successfully without cracking problems through proper design and workmanship.
Masonry Urbanus
Design guide for low-rise multi-family masonry structures - 3d photorealistic drawings throughout.
Lightweight CMU Advantages
Article showing the advantages of using lightweight Concrete Masonry Units
Tall slender walls
Article showing tall slender warehouse walls with CMU
Getting Grout into a Wall
Article explaining the process of grouting using the lastest technology
Mortarless Block Systems
Innovative mortarless systems have improved with time and are now more competitive in many more market segments than before
Post-Tensioned Masonry Slashes the Need for Grout
Unlike conventional reinforced masonry, which requires grout in every core containing rebar, post-tensioning tendons don't need grout
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Concrete Masonry Firewall Details
3d and 2d drawings showing concrete masonry firewalls used in wood frame structures
Case Study # 16 - Block Stands Tall at the Box Office
A case study of exceptionally tall state of the art reinforced concrete block walls use for theaters in the chicagoland area.
Ramblings 3 - Charles Ostrander
Crack control in 4" CMU
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