Building Top Performing Single Wythe Masonry Walls
Building Top Performing Single Wythe Masonry Walls (intermediate) Summary: This course provides a general understanding of Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) wall construction including information regarding their economic benefits, ease of construction and energy code compliance.
Learning Objectives:
• Study the evolution of masonry wall systems and how contemporary single-wythe systems have adapted new technologies to meet code requirements.
• Learn how new research shows that CMU walls sequester carbon at an alarming rate.
• Understand energy code compliance options available for single wythe walls.
• Examine how moisture is managed to improve indoor air quality.