Masonry Details

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to highlight several important details for masonry construction in coastal areas.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand why continuous, properly connected load paths are essential.
• Learn what factors contribute to the quality of masonry construction in coastal areas.
• Understand why gable ends are more prone to damage than hipped roofs.
• Learn what characteristics of coastal environments can damage masonry construction.