CMU Wall Offset
CMU Wall Offset
(OP)
I have an architect that wants to offset a CMU course as the wall comes up out of the grade on a building. The offset, or step, is 7/8" and I cannot find much information on whether that is ok. It seems excessive to me since the majority of the bearing weight from above is carried in the face shell that will not be supported by anything below. Comments or references on this subject would be appreciated. See attached detail.






RE: CMU Wall Offset
RE: CMU Wall Offset
RE: CMU Wall Offset
RE: CMU Wall Offset
RE: CMU Wall Offset
RE: CMU Wall Offset
I am not sure how many architects are using this detail with the insulation, but I hate it.
My proposal to the architect is to step the brick out 7/8" and keep the inside face of CMU lined up. Problem is, the insulation void is visible and he doesn't like that.