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	THINK SYSTEMS

		by Jason Yana

	A Guide to the Design & Detailing of Masonry Wall Systems

SYSTEM 3

3 5/8" brick veneer

2" air space

6" Steel Studs

Due to the potentially corrosive nature of the steel stud backup, moisture control is an important issue. The airspace must be at least two inches and industry standard flashing procedures should be followed to establish a water management system. The brick veneer is anchored to the steel stud backup using adjustable veneer anchors(not corrugated anchors). These anchors should be screwed though the sheathing to the studs behind at one anchor per 2.67 ft2 of wall. For this system, the Brick Industry Association recommends Type S mortar for higher tensile bond strength. Steel studs should be designed for a maximum deflection of L/600 to L/720.

System 1		3 5/8" brick veneer 1 1/2" rigid insulation 7 5/8" CMU backup
System 2		3 5/8" CMU veneer 1" rigid insulation 7 5/8" CMU backup
System 3		3 5/8" brick veneer 2" air space 6" Steel Studs
System 4		3 5/8" calcium silicate / cmu 2" air space 6" Steel Studs
System 5		3 5/8" brick veneer w / cmu band course 2" air space 6" Steel Studs
System 6		3 5/8" brick veneer 1" air space 4" Wood Studs
System 7		3 5/8" brick veneer w/ cmu band course 1" air space 4" Wood Studs
System 8		3 5/8" glazed brick veneer 1 1/2" rigid insulation 7 5/8" CMU backup
System 9		3 5/8" brick veneer 1 1/2" ThermaDrain 7 5/8" CMU backup
System 10		5" Hollow Reinforced Brick Wall
System 11		7 5/8" Reinforced CMU Foundation Wall
System 12		7 5/8" Reinforced Single Wythe CMU Wall


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