CHAPTER $10$: MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTION

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Describe how a cavity wall works and sketch its major construction features. What aspect of cavity wall construction are most critical to its success in preventing water leakage?

Where should flashings be installed in a masonsy wall? What is the function of the flashing in each of these locations?

Where should weep holes be provided? Describe the function of a weep hole and indicate everal ways in which it may be constructed.

What are the differences between Ordinary construction and Mill construction? What ures of each are related to fire resistance?

That types of movement joints are required in a concrete masonry wall? In a brick ory wall? Where should these joints be located?

at are some ways of insulating masonry walls?

is balloon framing used tather than platform framing in Ordinary construction?

precautions should be taken when constructing masonry walls in Montreal in

to Exercises in Text

the masonry walls of Dawson buildings. Where have movement joints ese walls? What type of joint is each? Why is it placed where it is$?$ Do you cement?

ep holes and flashings in these same buildings. How are they detailed? nese details?