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Masonry Detailing Series

 

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The Masonry Detailing Series is organized into 3 tiers or levels as seen in the matrix below.  Level 1 designates the primary material such as brick, CMU, stone, etc.  Level 2 describes the wall type or  application.  Level 3 indicates the detail area and may have many variations of the same detail.

An example is shown highlighted on the matrix: 01.030.0301 = (01) Brick / (030) Anchored Veneer – Masonry Backup (0300) Base Of Wall Detail / (0301) Flexible Flashing, Drip Edge, Termination Bar.

01. 030. 0301 : Base of Wall Detail - Flexible Flashing, Drip Edge, Term Bar 

 

LEVEL 1

PRIMARY MATERIAL

LEVEL 2 WALL TYPE or APPLICATION LEVEL 3 DETAIL
01 Brick 010 Single Wythe 0100 General Wall Section, Small Scale
02 Concrete block 020 Composite 0200 Wall Type, Large Scale
03 Stone, rough 030 Anchored Veneer - Masonry Backup 0300 Base of Wall
04 Stone, dimensional 040 Anchored Veneer - Steel Stud Backup 0400 Sill
05          
06 Tile 050 Anchored Veneer - Wood Stud Backup 0500 Jamb
07 Terrazzo 060 Anchored Veneer - Other Backup 0600 Head
08 Cement 070 Adhered Veneer - Masonry Backup 0700 Floor / Roof Connection
09 Plaster / Stucco 080 Adhered Veneer - Steel Stud Backup 0800 Top of Wall
10 Restoration 090 Adhered Veneer - Wood Stud Backup 0900 Elevation
11 Terra Cotta 100 Adhered Veneer - Other Backup 1000 Architectural Effect
12 Refractory 110 Rain Screen Wall 1100 Column Detail
13 AAC 120 Structural Masonry 1200 Beam
14 Precast Concrete 130 Flooring - Interior 1300 Movement Joint
15 Accessories 140 Paving - Exterior 1400 Arch
16   150 Landscape Walls 1500 Plan Detail / Corner Detail
17   160 Fireplaces & Chimneys    
18          
19   210 Training Mockups    
20   220 Apprentice Contests    
21 Structural Steel 310 Building Models    
22 Cast-in-Place Conc. 400 Wall Type Analysis    
23 Metal Siding 410 Diagrams    
    510 Modular/Bonding    
40 Wall Type Analysis 610 Sustainability / Energy-Efficiency    
50 Building Model        

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INFORMATION / DISCLAIMER: It is recommended to use all components of the Masonry Detailing Series (Description, 3D Detail, 2D Detail, Pictures/Figures and References) when using these details. We also encourage users to contact IMI Staff at 1-800-IMI-0988.

These details are intended for the use of industry professionals who are competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of the information provided herein. This publication should not be used as the sole guide for masonry design and construction, and IMI disclaims any and all legal responsibility for the consequences of applying the information.

It is important to note that details and construction practices vary based on geographical requirements and area practice. Masonry walls and elements must be adapted for each specific project. There are many typical details and practices, however, designers and contractors need to coordinate each detail with the unique elements of the building.