Design Tactics for Masonry Stone Products

The choice of concrete masonry in a building’s envelope provides a durable and permanent material that will last the life of the building. This program will discuss new masonry and stone products in the market, including large veneer and design options to meet today’s trending aesthetic demands.

The specification of concrete masonry in a building’s envelope provides durable and permanent protection from moisture, impact, and fire. It also provides a timeless aesthetic.

This course will discuss new masonry and stone products in the market, including oversized veneers and design options to meet today’s trending aesthetic demands. Proper detailing procedures that must be followed for effective moisture prevention and crack control will be expanded in detail.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper detailing methods and procedures for moisture prevention.
• Describe sustainable design options in specifying large masonry veneers.
• Understand differences between wet cast and dry cast large masonry veneer units.