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From Mass Masonry to Veneer: The Evolution of Cavity Wall Design

May 3, 2024
From Mass Masonry to Veneer: The Evolution of Cavity Wall Design

The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e. water, air, vapor, and thermal barrier) assemblies of today’s construction, the “early veneer walls” constructed between the mid- to late-20th century emerged.

These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. Issues related to this wall assembly have led to numerous buildings requiring extensive repairs, and in some cases, full recladding, or even demolition.

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