Air + Moisture Control

Technical Talk: Masonry Flashing

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Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated.

Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated — from the arrangement of pipes and conduits found in the cavity and architectural features that can create obstruct

Many technical questions regarding flashing are based on conditions that didn’t exist a short time ago. Grade differentials, bed depths or brick shelf dimensions, arches and piers are just a few details that can add significant time to your project if th

When a discussion begins regarding cavity wall drainage, flashing or adhered veneer drainage, most of the time it begins with the saying, “Masonry leaks.”

When a discussion begins regarding cavity wall drainage, flashing or adhered veneer drainage, most of the time it begins with the saying, “Masonry leaks.”

Flashing and Drainage A failure of the flashing and drainage plane can lead to degradation of many wall components. Dan Kamys