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  1. jar546

    Residential Masonry Fireplace Question

    According to Section R1001.11 of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), what is the minimum thickness of hearth extensions in front of the fireplace opening for fireplaces with a firebox opening larger than 6 square feet?
  2. S

    Thickness of masonry veneer

    The following articles are from Ontario building code Division B, part 9: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.20.6.4. Masonry Veneer (1) Except for masonry veneer where each masonry unit is...
  3. S

    70 mm thick solid masonry units maximum projection?

    These are from Ontario building code: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.20.8.5. Projection of Masonry Veneer Beyond Supporting Members (1) Masonry veneer of solid masonry units resting on a...
  4. S

    How can a steel lintel support "100 mm + 50 mm stone facing" in Table 9.20.5.2.A.

    This are two tables from Ontario building code part 9: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rw9vqk7js6y0o1k/Table%209.20.5.2.A.%20%26%20Table%209.20.5.2.B.pdf?dl=0 In column 3, there is the following text: "For Stone 100 mm + 50 mm stone facing" My question: Does "100 mm + 50 mm stone facing" mean...
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