Concrete Masonry Walls

Just as with other materials, a continuous load path is the key to performance of concrete masonry walls built in high-wind zones. Watch and learn as Dennis Graber, a staff engineer with the National Concrete Masonry Association, walks us through the process of inspecting concrete masonry walls in hurricane country for code-compliant reinforcement and wind-resistant structural connections.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this video, you should be able to:

• Describe the key criteria for code compliance of footings and foundations for concrete masonry walls
• Inspect concrete footings used to support masonry walls
• Evaluate wall structural details for code compliance
• Understand the requirements for attaching roofs or floors to concrete masonry walls
• Describe moisture protection measures required for wood framing in contact with masonry

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