Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated.

When a discussion begins regarding cavity wall drainage, flashing or adhered veneer drainage, most of the time it begins with the saying, “Masonry leaks.”

The flashing and drainage plane has always been a critical component of any cavity wall system. A failure in this arrangement can lead to degradation of ma

SBS Construction Products will represent Mortar Net Solutions in Arizona and Nevada.

A tremendous amount of innovation has occurred in the construction industry over the years. Yet, the ability to achieve a waterproof wall system still eludes us.

TekTerior Systems will represent Mortar Net Solutions Inc. in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.

Flashing: Taking the time to make a difference

Preventing water leakage through masonry façades in contemporary construction is primarily accomplished by the use of well-placed flashings.

Christopher Bupp, head of the Educational and Architectural Services Division for Hohmann and Barnard, addresses concerns over the damaging effects of moisture infiltration.

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc., manufacturer of reinforcement, anchoring systems and accessories for masonry and stone, announced that it has acquired Sandell Industries, Inc.

The economic downfall is not directly related to how we individually run our businesses. It does, however, create opportunities for our businesses to be operated differently.

Preserving and restoring Vermont’s majestic Shelburne Farms means that masons must analyze historic processes and materials to recreate objects and create fresh treatments.

IMI seminar showcases ‘magic bullet’ for handling water in masonry walls.

One industry expert cuts through the clutter regarding product selection for flashing and drainage systems in cavity wall construction.

One of the oldest materials used for flashing is copper. Little of today's masonry flashing ever sees the light of day; it's buried in the wall cavity.

Masonry walls have been around for a long time, and water has been around a lot longer. Preventing bad interaction is an ongoing project.