Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
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ACI 530-13 Sect 12.2.2.3.1.2 says brick height with a backing of wood framing shall not exceed 30' above support.
ACI 530-13 Sect 12.2.2.3.1.3 says brick height with a backing of metal studs shall not exceed 30' above support. Above 30' support with non combustible construction at each level.
ACI 530-13 Sect 12.2.2.3.1.5 says brick height up to 12' can be supported on wood construction.
How would you interpret this? I have brick veneer going up 33' backed by wood.
A. I can only build the brick up 30' above the brick ledge in the foundation.
B. I can build the veneer up to 33' as long as I attach a shelf angle to the wood framing and it supports no more than 12' of brick.
C. I can build the veneer up to 33' as long as I attach a shelf angle supported by non combustible construction at 30' or below.
Please Advise
ACI 530-13 Sect 12.2.2.3.1.3 says brick height with a backing of metal studs shall not exceed 30' above support. Above 30' support with non combustible construction at each level.
ACI 530-13 Sect 12.2.2.3.1.5 says brick height up to 12' can be supported on wood construction.
How would you interpret this? I have brick veneer going up 33' backed by wood.
A. I can only build the brick up 30' above the brick ledge in the foundation.
B. I can build the veneer up to 33' as long as I attach a shelf angle to the wood framing and it supports no more than 12' of brick.
C. I can build the veneer up to 33' as long as I attach a shelf angle supported by non combustible construction at 30' or below.
Please Advise






RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
The sections that says you can support veneer on wood doesn't mean, in my view, that you can then go over 30 ft.
It only suggests that you can support that veneer under the 30 ft. limit with angles at 12 ft. centers.
So A. is what I would see as correct.
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RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
Try adhered, thin brick
RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
RE: Brick Shelf Angle supported on wood
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.