Masonry walls are subject to cracking for many reasons such as temperature or shrinkage induced changes or load stresses. Regardless of the reason, cracks must be controlled to maintain moisture resistance and appearance. Masonry Control Joints control cracks by providing a vertical stress-relieving joint in the masonry wall while maintaining adequate shear strength for lateral wall stability.
Masonry walls are subject to cracking for many reasons such as temperature or shrinkage induced changes or load stresses |