Exterior Brick Veneer System Details

Why Exterior Brick Veneer System Details Continues to Amaze Us

Brick veneer residential construction (US). A brick veneer wall destroyed by a tornado.Reverse masonry veneer walls have the brickwork inside and the lightweight frame and cladding outside; this has the advantage of providing the thermal mass on the inside of a building.

A well-installed exterior brick veneer system requires minimal maintenance and retains its appearance for decades. Typical service life, with proper care, ranges from 30 to 50 years or more.

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Exterior Brick Veneer System Details

What Is Veneer Stone & Brickwork? Veneer refers to a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone or brick applied to a surface for decorative or architectural purposes. Unlike structural masonry, veneers are installed over a backing material such as concrete, wood, or metal framing.

Most brick veneer systems are insulated.Thin brick veneer is a versatile building material that can be installed on most exterior walls. Unlike regular brick, which is heavy per square foot, thin brick is lightweight. Despite the lighter weight, this material is still durable and long-lasting.

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Exterior Brick Veneer System Details

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The StoPoren Brick Veneer System is based on traditional brick construction, using 600 x 200 x 75mm StoPoren Bricks with reinforced lintels. The StoPoren Render and flashings provide a seamless masonry brick veneer.

This detail illustrates a base of wall condition for adhered brick veneer over wood backing. A continuous air/moisture/vapor barrier (WRB) over the sheathing provides resistance to air and moisture.

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Exterior Brick Veneer System Details

The Two Storey Brick Veneer System was tested to NZBC E2/VM1. The testing assessed the performance of the foundation detail, window head, jamb and sill details, meter box head, jamb and sill details, vertical control joints, internal and external corners and a pipe penetration.

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