Masonry Magazine July 2004 Page. 43
The Canada Mortgage and Housing has estimated that $500 million is spent annually due to premature deterioration of buildings.
Air barriers are becoming more widely recognized as an integral part of the building envelope system, not only to improve the quality of a structure but also to maintain a quality environment within the structure.
Air barriers prevent both infiltration and exfiltration of air within a structure. Air infiltration into a structure allows the passing of air from the exterior to the interior of a structure. This air can contain a variety of contaminants (e.g., smoke, soot, dust), but most commonly - and certainly most damaging - is the moisture content.
Proper Drainage Begins on Two Levels
During construction mortar droppings can block weep holes trapping water inside the cavity, creating long-term moisture problems.
Mortar Net's patented dovetail design is the only mortar dropping collection device that breaks up mortar on two surfaces so water has an unobstructed path to the weep holes. Straight strip mortar deflection devices create a solid mortar dam that inhibits water flow to the weep holes.
Use Mortar Net every time to ensure your walls breathe, drain, and dry quickly and efficiently.
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The Difference is In The Cut
Water flows through the Mortar Net to the weep holes
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