Roles

Well-designed and well-installed weep vents in modern masonry are integral to the function of cavity wall veneers.a

Self-consolidating grout is becoming more available and more widely used. However, self-consolidating grout is still somewhat mysterious.

Engineers tend to design using materials and methods that they are most comfortable with. For this reason, the education of future engineers should be something that catches the attention of the entire masonry industry.

The most commonly referenced standard for masonry mortar material in modern construction in the United States is ASTM C270.

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