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Exterior Masonry

9/25/2020

Some standard exterior masonry details to consider.

EIFS Soffits

9/19/2020

EIFS

An ideal use for EIFS.

Cavity Walls

6/29/2020

Cavity Walls

Masonry Cavity Walls Are A Durable Solution

Accessible Plus

4/4/2020

Accessible Plus

When your occupants are truly disabled, the ADA is inadequate.

Finish Key

3/14/2020

Finish Key

A technique that allows for real specificity.

Lintel Replacement

2/22/2020

Lintel Replacement

Lintels in masonry walls may not last forever, unless …

Pitch Pockets

2/8/2020

Pitch Pocket

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Pitch pockets are one of the things that give flat roofs a bad reputation.

Roof Monitors

1/3/2020

Roof Monitors

Lighting with Roof Monitors

Skylight Detail

12/14/2019

Skylight Detail

Skylights can have a dramatic impact on the interior of a building.

Metal Stairs

11/9/2019

Metal Stairs

Metal Stairs are used for fire exits, industrial buildings and and other "backstage" locations.

Trenches

9/2/2019

I would rather control how trenches are backfilled with this simple detail.

Low-Rise Curtain Wall

8/3/2019

Curtain Wall

Low-Rise Curtain Walls provide wall and windows in one system.

Use Of Schedules

6/2/2019

Schedules

Some things are difficult to 'cover' with specs, notes and details.

Counter For Seated Clerk

4/6/2019

Raised Counter

Preferred solution to a clerk's counter to maintain
efficiency, comfort and eye contact.

Ships Ladder

1/6/2019

Ships Ladder

A Ship's Ladder is an inexpensive way to get to the roof for maintenance.

Glass Block

12/15/2018

Glass Block

Glass Block Exterior Wall Details

How To Easily Start A Detail Library

11/25/2018

The Dewey Decimal System

Why You Should Have a Detail Library

Overhead Door In Masonry

11/18/2018

Overhead Door In Masonry

Overhead Door Jamb and Head Conditions
In Masonry Construction.

Modular Masonry Retaining Wall Detail

10/28/2018

Details

Retaining Walls solve the need for a change in grade.