Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 33
Reinforcing an Industry
# A LOOK AT ANCHORS, FASTENERS AND CONNECTORS
By Christopher Bupp
As masonry wall design continues to evolve into the 21st century, terms like "air and vapor barriers," "steel stud assemblies," "rigid insulation versus batt insulation," "ventilation with weeps and vents," "clear air space," and "oversize masonry units" are all employed to describe today's masonry wall. Each one of these items can have a direct impact on wall reinforcing and anchoring systems. Add to that list things like "green" and "sustainable," and, well, you get the idea. Masonry has gone through quite a transformation over the last handful of years.
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