Brick veneer concrete masonry unit backing [electronic resource] / [by Ashok Malhotra].
- Author
- Malhotra, Ashok, 1950-
- Additional Titles
- Running title : Building technology - BVCM
- Published
- [Ottawa] : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2001.
- Copyright Date
- ©1997
- Physical Description
- 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations
- Additional Creators
- Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Access Online
- publications.gc.ca , Free-to-read
- Series
- Restrictions on Access
- Free-to-read Unrestricted online access
- Summary
- "This guide on brick veneer/concrete masonry unit building technology is one of a series of CMHC technical publications that provides practical information for building designers. The guide is based on CMHC findings from surveys of Canadian building conditions. ... Chapters 1 and 2 describe the various components and materials used in brick veneer/concrete masonry unit backing. They also provide references to relevant industry standards. Chapter 3 outlines the building science concepts that underpin the CAD details in the rest of the guide. CAD details in Chapter 4 illustrate such features as window sills, parapets, curtain walls and patio doors. Explanatory notes outline how each feature works, and checklists are provided for designers and builders. ... Chapter 5 supplements the earlier descriptions with specifications for masonry wall design and construction. Chapters 6 to 8 deal with construction sequencing, inspection, quality control and commissioning the building envelope. Chapter 9 offers guidance on maintenance and repair."--Introd., p. vi.
- Report Numbers
- NH15-132/1-1997E-PDF
- Other Subject(s)
- ISBN
- paper : 0-660-17110-4
- Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographic references.
- Type of File/Data
- Electronic monograph in PDF format.
- Other Forms
- Issued also in print format.
- Indexed By
- Canadian cataloguing in publication data printed in this publication.
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