Why Choose Masonry?

To answer this question, we must ask you, in the spirit of renowned architect Louis Kahn, “What do you want your building to be?” If you desire a new or renovated structure that will bring lasting beauty, solid economic savings, and an enhancement to your company’s reputation and standing in the community, then using a masonry system for your next project is an imperative. 

Masonry is often thought of as a facade or cladding material and not capable of supporting the entire structure. This is a myth. The fact is that structurally engineered masonry can bring great physical and economical strength to your buildings. When a masonry system approach is used, especially with a brick and concrete block cavity wall, you will find unequalled performance and satisfaction. Another myth is that mason contractors and skilled craftworkers are undergoing a manpower crisis and that they are hard to line up for your projects. The fact is that the masonry industry is rebuilding its manpower strength through comprehensive apprenticeship schools throughout the country. Not only are new craftsworkers learning to construct new buildings, they are also learning the skills needed to retain the beauty of your historical structures.

What to Expect in this Webinar

In this fast-paced seminar, you’ll learn the latest industry recommendations for moisture, thermal, and movement control of masonry walls. We’ll review durable wall assemblies and their components, including both loadbearing and non-loadbearing options. You’ll get practical tips to make your building safe, resilient, leak-free, and airtight, with an optimal R-value. Walk away with the tools you need to design a high-performing masonry building.

What you will learn

• Learn how to select durable wall assembly components to create safe, resilient structures.
• Learn how to properly locate wall components to create an optimal system.
• Review basic wall concepts for moisture, thermal, and movement control wall concepts to ensure a high-performing building.
• Discover how to access good technical information to assist with the design and detailing of durable masonry walls.

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