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The Masonry Society's "Guide for Condition Assessment of Masonry Facades" is a living document that describes methodology for inspection and assessment of masonry facades. The Guide is useful to building owners, architects, engineers, and building officials as a valuable tool for masonry facade evaluations related to facade ordinances, restoration and repairs, maintenance programs, and due diligence reports. Starting with a discussion of the factors that affect masonry performance, the Guide continues through the process of masonry facade inspection and assessment with a flow chart and outline of the various tasks and elements of a facade assessment. The Appendix includes special attention on the topics of "Distress Common to Terra Cotta Facades" and "Assessment Techniques of In-Place Masonry".

Product Details

Published: 2017 ISBN(s): 9781929081554 Number of Pages: 32 File Size: 1 file , 220 KB Product Code(s): TMS-1700-17