Utilizing Veneers for Masonry
Masonry veneer has been extensively employed in a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and residential constructions and is now quite typical in the building of modern structures in various nations. A veneer is a form of construction material that is applied to the exterior walls of both residential and commercial buildings. It is made of thin bricks or shards of various types of stone that give the appearance of a solid wall without expense or weight. Here, we discuss the many veneer varieties.
Anchored Veneer
An anchored veneer is stabilized laterally by the ground and supported vertically by the foundation or other building components. Anchors are used to transfer weight from the veneer to the backing while holding the veneer in place. It is necessary to use non-corroding and non-combustible anchors and supports. Brick cavity walls connected to other materials besides masonry need a very strong brick tie anchoring method for the best outside performance.
Adhered Veneer
A veneer that has been attached has been stabilized and sustained by adhesion using a bonding agent that has been applied over a backing that surpasses the required deflection limits while also supplying the necessary adhesion. When placed on a concrete base, the veneer can be adhered directly to the surface using layers of a pure cement mixture and Type S mortar. When put over steel or timber framing, the glued veneer is placed on a steel cladding and concrete plaster substrate that is placed up against the sheathing component and fastened to the stud framing elements.
Articulated Veneer
Veneers with articulation joints are referred to as “articulated veneers.” A veneer home may shift due to changes in temperature, humidity, frame movement, and foundation deformation. As a structure moves, articulation joints are made to support such motions without breaking. Veneer construction is prone to movement cracking due to its fragility. Vertical articulation must be built in all non-reinforced constructions unless the soil is categorized as A or S.
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