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

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This is likely due to the building not having exposure to a design wind event and some inherent factor of safety. In addition, control joints at window jambs, either original to the building or installed during the 1990 renovations, did not extend through the veneer, undermining their intended purpose. 13 Ibid.

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