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Strength and thermal mass are preferred for "Green" design and responsible building techniques.

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WATERPROOFING

WHAT WORKS
ABOVE,
DOESN'T
BELOW

Don't go below grade with an above-grade waterproofing approach. Special products are available to improve drainage and waterproofing for below-grade applications.

THE

The control of exterior moisture requires an effective water shedding surface and an effective water-resistive barrier. The term 'water shedding surface' refers to the surface of assemblies, interfaces and details that deflect and/or shed the

WATERPROOFING

builds. The membrane is installed to the point of soil grade on the top and down over the footer on the bottom. Penetrations are detailed to ensure water tightness around them. This same bituminous material can be applied in a rol

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WATERPROOFING
The quantity of moisture doesn't matter if you're using an above-grade product improperly for below-grade protection.

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Design

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A mold-free building-like a virus-free body-begins by defending the skin.

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Brick
©2007 Apterimages Corporation



By Eric N. Johnson, P.Ε.,
Director of Engineering, Brick SouthEast



Brick Valued in
Public Safety
and Eco-Design



Strength and Thermal Mass Pre

As a versatile building material, brick provides all this and more. The raw materials in brick are chemically inert and thus will not contribute to indoor air pollution. Brick is fire-resistant, recyclable and offers insulating benefits. Brick

Brick
Owning a brick home or building can result in lower fire insurance premiums, as well as higher resale values.

"Since we rehabilitate row houses and construct with brick, we have been pleased to work in partnership with brick providers

Environmental Design (LEED) rating. In addition, masonry products often are harvested, manufactured and used locally, minimizing the consumption of fossil fuels and vehicle pollution incurred with long-distance freight transport. These charact

Brick

Photo courtesy-Spark Productions Brick was used as the primary exterior building material for the first LEED-certified elementary school.

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YEAR IN REVIEW
MCAA's Year in MASONRY
Editor's Note:
This manuscript was edited for length. For the full version of this article, please visit www.masoncontractors.org.

Year 2006 was once again a very successful and memorable year