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

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Backup construction and ties Concrete, CMU, wood studs, steel studs, and light structural steel (cold-formed) members were all used as backup materials in early veneer wall assemblies. At localized, smaller locations, the square footage of the repair area and materials replacement did not trigger the need to meet the energy code.

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