THE NORTHWEST MASONRY GUIDE

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Part I - GENERAL

A - Design Data for Washington State Localities

B - Quality Control:

  1. Field Observer's/Inspector's Guide and Check List
  2. Mason Contractor's Qualifications
  3. Sampling and Testing of Masonry
  4. All-Weather Construction

Part II - PRODUCTS
A -Clay Masonry Products

  1. Brick
  2. Terra Cotta

B - Concrete Masonry Products

C - Miscellaneous Masonry Products

  1. Building Stone
  2. Glass Block
  3. Fireplace and Chimney Products

D - Components for Mortar and Grout

E - Products for Flashings, Accessories and Reinforcing

Part III - SYSTEMS
A - Properties of Wall Assemblies

  1. Fire Protection Data, Sound Data, and Energy Data for Masonry Walls
  2. Structural Masonry System Data for Architects

B - Masonry Systems Data

  1. Masonry Bonds, Pattern and Joints
  2. Mortar and Grout Mixes and Specifications

C - Structural Masonry Systems: Details and Specifications

  1. Single Wythe Clay Systems
  2. Single Wythe CMU Systems
  3. Insulated Cavity Wall Systems
  4. Grouted Cavity Wall System (A Case Study)

D - Masonry Veneer Systems: Details and Specifications

  1. Anchored Brick Veneer System
  2. Anchored Veneer System (A Case Study)
  3. Adhered Stone Veneer Systems
  4. Residential Anchored Veneer System

E - Masonry Site Systems: Details and Specifications

  1. Retaining Wall and Garden Wall Systems
  2. Masonry Paving Systems

F - Special Masonry Systems: Details and Specifications

  1. Prefabricated Panel System. (A Case Study)
  2. Prefabricated Masonry Specifications
  3. Glass Block Systems
  4. Granite, Marble and Terra Cotta Systems

Part IV - CONSTRUCTION
A - Dampproofing Specifications

  1. Requirements for Rain Resistant Masonry Construction
  2. The Efflorescence Phenomenon
  3. Dampproofing Specifications

B - Selected Northwest Details

  1. Flashing and Coping Details
  2. Expansion and Contraction Joint Details

C - Cleaning, Restoration, and Maintenance

  1. Cleaning Masonry Construction
  2. Masonry Restoration
  3. Masonry Maintenance

APPENDICES
Appendix A - Glossary of Masonry Terminology
Appendix B - Reference Bibliography

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