Masonry Wall Expansion Joint Detail

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Masonry wall expansion joint detail.

It is necessary to provide expansion joints in long walls to provide for movement of the wall due to thermal and moisture expansion. See clay and concrete masonry banding details tek 5 2a ref. Vertical expansion joints in brick veneer. Control joints are typically required in exposed above grade concrete masonry walls where net aesthetic shrinkage cracking may detract from the appearance of the wall and to limit moisture or air infiltration.

Specification for masonry joint reinforcement c 516. Floor tile expansion joint over concrete control joint november 2 2015. This is particularly true in parapet walls and other masonry walls which are exposed to the exterior climatic conditions on both sides. Expansion joints are discussed in technical notes 18 series.

Below grade november 2 2015. Shrinkage cracks in concrete masonry are not a structural concern. Slab curl failed tile over curled concrete. Test method for pullout resistance of ties and anchors embedded in masonry.

In modern masonry cavity walls these two different masonry wythes are connected with flexible connections so control joints in the cmu back up wall can be located independently of the expansion joints in the brick veneer. Separate copper flashings are inserted wedged and sealed into each reglet. Building expansion joint new wall at existing wall. This detail shows a condition where a new masonry wall is constructed perpendicular to an existing wall.

Perlite loose fill insulation c 920. Vermiculite loose fill insulation c 549. Roof wall interface detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 0901. 1 for more detailed information.

Specification for elastomeric joint sealants e 488. For brickwork without openings space no more than 25 ft 7 6 m o c. 1 for more detailed information. Control joints are typically required in exposed above grade concrete masonry walls where shrinkage cracking may detract from the appearance of the wall and to limit moisture or air infiltration.

Concrete masonry banding details tek 5 2a ref. Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation. Window and door openings 4. For brickwork with multiple openings consider symmetrical placement of expansion joints and reduced spacing of no more than 20 ft 6 1 m o c.

Base of wall detail brick ledge t fdtn. When spacing between vertical expansion joints in para. Top of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 1311. A loose lock is used to join the flashings.

Test methods for strength of anchors in concrete and masonry elements e 754.