Masonry Workshop

Masonry walls are not all the same!  What repair methods are appropriate for the masonry wall system on your building?

Join AIA Houston’s Historic Resource Committee (HRC) for a masonry repair workshop to learn more about masonry wall systems, and appropriate repair methods.  Nick Floyd and Glynnis Flaum from SGH will provide a short presentation to discuss the fundamentals of masonry systems (including differences between mass masonry, transitional masonry, and veneer/cavity wall systems common today), performance expectations and repair guidance for each, and some repair example case studies.  Following the presentation, Western Specialty Contractors will lead hands-on workshop stations for some common masonry repairs like repointing, patching and dutchman repair, and remedial structural anchors.

Get ready to have fun and get your hands dirty!

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Additional Information:

• Workshop stations will include some cutting/grinding and cementitious materials.  Please dress in “construction appropriate” clothes – you may get dirty!
• If you can, please bring your own safety glasses, gloves, and dust masks.  Western will supply PPE for those who do not have their own.
• Parking is available in Western’s surface lot or the adjacent street.
• A minimum of 5 days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.