Combinations of Materials - GB

200 Dousman St,Green Bay WI 54303

23 March, 2023

Description

These days, most buildings include multiple exterior materials – brick, steel, glass, and stone – and systems, such as curtain walls and EIFS. Participants will learn how brick performs with other building materials and how to combine them without creating problems. Brick and mortar, steel, block and stone combinations will be discussed. Learning Objectives: Discuss the role of combining brick and mortar: specs/tolerances, compatibility, and mortar performance.Predict differential movements between brickwork and common building materials.Examine the combining materials: brick + steel, brick + curtain wall, brick + EIFS, brick + wood.Explore the flexibility of brick.Presented by: Kevin Melvin – Endicott Lunch included - order upon arrival. Please arrive 10 minutes early so food orders and presentation are on time. 1 .0 LU/HSW Please consider a donation to the Wisconsin Architects Foundation and/or the Wisconsin Society of Architects/Political Action Committee