CMU BOND BEAMS
CMU BOND BEAMS
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Is it possible to construct an inclined bond beam? I have a shear wall that follows the slope of the roof. The total vertical distance from the top of the wall from one end to the other is about 4ft. Thanks in advance.






RE: CMU BOND BEAMS
RE: CMU BOND BEAMS
RE: CMU BOND BEAMS
It's a coincidence, but I've been detailing some sloped wall tops on some projects recently. I've been been requesting that the masons use bond beam block in the regular coursing (not sloped) for the top one or two layers and either fill the notches with grout or trim block to make the top sloped. No complaints yet, but that's probably becuase the designs haven't hit the streets.
As common of a situation as this is, you'd expect a bunch of detailing guidance.
RE: CMU BOND BEAMS
RE: CMU BOND BEAMS
Jed- not sure I completely understand your detail, but it may be difficult to get a high slump grout to slope properly, it tends to self level...
RE: CMU BOND BEAMS
I've been doing this for years. No complaints during construction (west coast).