EXCELLENCE IN SINGLE WYTHE MASONRY
1 Learning Unit - HSW

QUIK-14
Excellence in Single Wythe Masonry
There’s more than one choice for a building’s envelope; using concrete masonry architectural units provide a durable and permanent material that will last the lifetime of the building. This program not only explores how to properly design single-wythe concrete masonry walls, but focuses on the prevention of moisture mitigation, how to minimize various wall movements and review simple yet effective cleaning techniques.

Learning Objective #1:

Identify and review architectural concrete masonry units by product types, styles, colors and finishes.

Learning Objective #2:

Address and discern details to minimize wall movement and to prevent moisture mitigation while incorporating the rain screen principle for single-wythe design.

Learning Objective #3:

Ensure and define the proper performance of masonry units through insulating methods mandated by our energy codes.

Learning Objective #4:

Illustrate and reinforce the fundamentals of good construction practices for cleaning and sealing block post construction.

Lisa Pelham, CSI CDT
Commercials Sales Specification Representative
Oldcastle Coastal
Cell: 813.255.4737