THE MASONRY INSTITUTE'S: LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES

Overview of Brick and CMU Design and Construction Join the Masonry Institute of Washington for a presentation covering the fundamentals of designing and constructing brick and CMU buildings. Aesthetic, functional and code issues will all be covered with a focus on properly designing and detailing an energy-efficient, weather-resistant masonry building. Specification of masonry materials will also be covered, as well as a look at what types of brick and CMU are available on the market and how they are manufactured. Program Learning Objectives: - Understand the brick and CMU manufacturing processes and what products are available - Learn to clearly specify masonry products - Become familiar with basic masonry design principles including aesthetic and functional considerations - Evaluate design options available to construct energy-efficient, weather-resistant walls When: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 Registration: 11:45am Presentation: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: MIW Office 10519 NE 38th Place, Building 12 Kirkland, WA 98033 Details: Presentation/Lunch - FREE AIA Credits - 1 CEU Presenter - Bill Thordarson; Mutual Materials Company To register, email us at www.MasonryInstitute.com | www.MasonryDetails.com