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cca said:
It will likely be done by the fireproofing contractor since it is possible the finish will in an intumescent paint which acts as fire protection for the steel.

cca
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And, costs a buttload.
 
^^ Then let's go back to building everything in super ornate load bearing masonry. It's a win/win!
 
statler said:
^^ Then let's go back to building everything in super ornate load bearing masonry. It's a win/win!
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Can't, building code won't allow it. Thanks for the suggestion though.

cca
 
Jeez, one little earthquake 111 years ago on the other side of the country and we can't have nice things anymore.
 
statler said:
Jeez, one little earthquake 111 years ago on the other side of the country and we can't have nice things anymore.
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Mostly energy codes drive that one.

cca
 
Multiple wythe brick construction is not possible with today's energy codes?
 
RandomWalk said:
Multiple wythe brick construction is not possible with today's energy codes?
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Sure it is ... as long as there is still a cavity and a insulation and another back up wall.

It is almost never done because it is crazy expensive to build two walls in that way. If you really wanted to reproduce a multi-wythe wall with all of its design options (brick detailing options), you could do that as the "veneer" and then have your "performance wall" behind it.

Otherwise ... no ... a straight multi-wythe wall does not meet current energy code.

cca
 
cca said:
Sure it is ... as long as there is still a cavity and a insulation and another back up wall.

It is almost never done because it is crazy expensive to build two walls in that way. If you really wanted to reproduce a multi-wythe wall with all of its design options (brick detailing options), you could do that as the "veneer" and then have your "performance wall" behind it.

Otherwise ... no ... a straight multi-wythe wall does not meet current energy code.

cca
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Anecdotal, but I seem to be seeing more hand-laid brick veneers on small projects lately. We're never going back to load-bearing masonry, but this can still look great.
 
Looks like the IMAX getting built. I'm sure it will look better. Hopefully.
 
This project seems to be crawling.. is it a function of the complex angles or what??
 
The white we see is probably either a primer coat or an intumescent paint layer.
 
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