Best Practices
As with all building systems, there are minimum requirements required by Code, and then there are additional steps that can be done to improve the overall performance of the building system.
The following ‘Best Practices’ are our general opinion based on the knowledge of our local markets. They are not intended to override any code requirements mandated. If you have specific questions about our recommendations, please contact our representative in your market. Our representative will address your specific application needs.
Water Repellent Concrete Masonry Wall Systems
Designing a water repellent masonry wall system requires proper design, proper workmanship and the right materials. All of these elements must also be coordinated with other work trades in order to ensure a weather tight building envelope.
Basics of Brick Veneer Construction
By design, brick veneer walls are a drainage-type wall system. Water is assumed to penetrate the brickwork; therefore, precautions must be taken to both minimize its entry and to redirect any water that does get in back out to the exterior. Proper flashing, weeps, and an air space are all necessary to create an efficient drainage system.
Key Installation Checkpoints for Manufactured Stone Veeners
Manufactured stone veneer has the appearance of natural stone, but is manufactured from concrete. The veneer is increasing in popularity and being used aesthetically for commercial and residential applications, giving buildings a rich, upscale look.
Best Practices for SRW Design
The intent of this document is to communicate the best practices for design of Segmental Retaining Walls (SRW) as determined by Allan Block Corporation based on 25 plus years of research, design and field experience. This is not meant to be a final authority as each project has their own set of unique situations
Midwest Block & Brick is one of the largest and most efficient masonry and landscape companies in the United States.
Locations
Missouri
- 12901 St. Charles Rock Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-3200 - 201 Rock Industrial Drive,
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 291-3200 - 3115 Paris Road
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 445-9484 - 2203 E. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-7119 - 4101 East 12th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-5197 - 6293 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-1774 - 1650 East Atlantic
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-2595 - 15584 Veterans Memorial Pky
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-9784
Arkansas
- 1589 Electric Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-7887
Illinois
- 600 State Street
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-2633 - 8605 State Route 3
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 476-5280
Kentucky
- 1001 Estelle Street
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 442-3585
Oklahoma
- 5519 East 15th Street
Tulsa, OK 74112
(918) 836-9151
Tennessee
- 200 Pierce Road
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-6611