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Good Practice
Guide:
Masonry Veneer
2nd edition
Around 35% of homes in New Zealand have masonry
veneer cladding. It has proven weathertightness, is solid,
hardwearing and low maintenance.
This fully updated edition describes the
installation of masonry veneer cladding
using clay brick and concrete brick and
block products. It also covers:
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Codes and Standards
Design requirements
Detailing
Material
Construction management and
workmanship
◊ Applied finishes
◊ Cleaning and maintenance
Packed with numerous photos and
figures, this guide provides goodpractice solutions for masonry
veneer design and construction
along with wall ties, structural frame,
foundations and cavity requirements.
This guide is an essential resource for any
architect, designer, mason, builder and
related trade, building consent authority,
tertiary tutor, student and apprentice.
Grab a hard copy or electronic format
from the BRANZ website, and any of the
other 10 titles available in the series.
Book $52 + $8 p&p
eBook $45
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