Masonry Units Flashcards
aka, ceramic veneer
Terra Cotta
high-fired clay unit,
cladding and decorative purposes
Terra Cotta
bique:
Terra Cotta base unit w/o glaze.
Terra Cotta weight compared w stone
1/10
Terra Cotta process for adhesion
back cast w dovetail slots,
applied on mortared board.
*as w other veneer stone,
code limits size,
one piece to 15lb/ft.
Terra Cotta adhered units not >__ thickness.
1 ¼”
Terra Cotta process for anchor
w stainless steel/galvanized anchors
(min 1 ¼” thick),
and full grout backing.
Gypsum Block was used for
nonloadbearing partitions, fireproofing structural elements.
Glass block limits
nonloadbearing.
ext. panels to 144 sqft total.
15ft any direction.
Glass blocks come in two types and 3 finishes
hollow (w partial insulating vacuum)
or solid unit
clear/textured/patterned face
Glass Block laid in this bond.
because
stack bond.
horizontal and vertical reinforcement req’d.
Glass Block uses these types mortar
S or N
Glass Block uses expansion strips on these sides of panel
top and sides
Glass Block intermediate stiffeners req’d at
large expanses
Cast Stone materials
portland cement/sand/light aggregates
