Masonry Magazine June 2010 Page. 18

Words: Jeremy Douglas
Masonry Magazine June 2010 Page. 18

Masonry Magazine June 2010 Page. 18
Above:
Somerset House, circa 1755
Right:
Older architecture often incorporated corbels and recesses around its openings to keep moisture away from problematic areas.

The Role of
Flashing
in Masonry

WE TEND TO THINK OF BRICKS, BLOCKS AND MORTAR AS SOME OF THE MOST DURABLE BUILDING MATERIALS EVER KNOWN ΤΟ ΜΑΝ. Throughout history, monuments, public facilities, and even our homes have been made with one form of masonry or another. Ironically, as we continue to develop new products and building methods, we race to find suitable methods to prevent or repair issues that arise with them.

BY JEREMY DOUGLAS
16 MASONRY
June 2010 www.masoncontractors.org
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