MASONRY MOVEMENT JOINTS - 1 LU/HSW

PRESENTED BY: IMI

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One of the most common questions IMI receives is how to locate masonry movement joints in concrete block walls and masonry veneers. Learn where and how to locate vertical and horizontal control joints and expansion joints. We’ll provide rules of thumb for block walls, masonry veneers comprised of different materials, and thick and think masonry veneers over various substrates, like CMU, steel, and wood frame buildings.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore how masonry movement joints function.

• Learn how masonry materials and assemblies move and how to accommodate or restrain that movement.

• Discover how to design and detail functional and aesthetically pleasing movement joints.

• Learn from project case studies to understand best practices for locating movement joints.