The presentation will cover very important issues regarding exterior wall backing systems of masonry, steel studs, and wood studs.  These backing systems used behind brick veneer do not all perform the same.  Location of horizontal expansion joints, shelf angles, has been well understood and using industry recommendations can result in brick veneer structures that perform fine.  However, newer types of construction, particularly taller light frame wood construction, has created some issues that are beyond the typical recommendations for brick veneer.  This presentation outlines the basics of movement of building materials.  It considers the differential movement of the brick veneer compared to the backing systems.  Backings of concrete masonry, steel studs and wood stud are covered.  Besides the calculation of movement, details and techniques are described that allow brick veneer to be used on structures over 30’ tall.

Speaker: Brian Trimble, P.E., CDT, LEED AP, FASTM 

Brian has an Architectural Engineering degree from Penn State University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

|He has over 25 years’ experience in the masonry industry assisting design professionals with masonry structures and is a frequent lecturer and author on masonry subjects. Brian worked for the Brick Industry Association for many years. In 2005 he was named a Fellow of ASTM International.

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