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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. Cabelus, 1973-74 NCSBCS President. -thick rigid insulation (Figure 1). Displacement of brick veneer below relieving angle. 13 Ibid.

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