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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

Construction Specifier

Cavity ties include horizontal metal truss reinforcing spaced every third CMU course, and relieving angles are located at each floor with fabric flashing and weep holes above. Expansion joint design can be complex, and guidance from codes or industry standards has been generally lacking until relatively recently. 13 Ibid.

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