Hey all, just looking for ideas or suggestions on detailing this issue. Doing 1.5 storey addition all wood framed on top of an existing bungalow, working for an architect who is handling all of the non-structural.
During permit process the City decided they wanted non-combustible walls, so...
Not a lot of experience with older brick/block walls. Existing 2 storey 40+ yr old house all walls as 4" brick exterior with 4" block backup, with bond bricks turned every 7th course. I believe that this is considered as an 8" masonry bearing wall...not 4" load bearing block with 4" veneer. The...
