Picking the Proper Mortar for Adhered Veneers
Choosing the right mortar for adhered veneers in lightweight building exteriors
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It has become increasingly common for buildings to be constructed with lighter weight materials, particularly on building exteriors. That means there has been a transition from heavier structural stone and masonry to lighter weight structural systems using steel, reinforced concrete, or structural timber.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the different types of mortars used for adhered veneers in contrast with those used for Investigate the national standards used for installations that protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.
- Investigate the national standards used for installations that protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.
- Assess the differences between site-mixed mortar products and factory preblended mortar products that insure quality and safety.
- Specify adhered veneer mortar products in a variety of green and conventional buildings and formulate appropriate selections related to specific applications.
