Shelf Angle Component Considerations in Cavity Wall Construction

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Shelf Angle Component Considerations in Cavity Wall Construction

Parise, CJ
Associate and Corporate Consulting Architect, Smith, Hinchman, and Grylls, Detroit, Mich.

Pages: 24 Published: Jan 1982

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Abstract

An evaluation is made of the key features of shelf angle support and its related components with suggested alignment tolerances; shimming methods; flashing treatment to avoid corrosion, movement restricting mortar placement, and water permeance to the interior; and sealing of the joint between the flashing and masonry below.

Keywords:
brick, cavity wall, corrosion, end dams, flashing, horseshoe shims, joint filler, masonry, masonry construction, mortar, sealant, shelf angle, spacer shims, weepholes, wedge type inserts, veneer wall

Paper ID: STP30120S
Committee/Subcommittee: C15.02
DOI: 10.1520/STP30120S

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