07-26-2019, 11:58 AM
Basic Exterior Wall Types
CAVITY WALL
A cavity wall (also referred to as "screen" or "drained" wall systems) is considered by many to be the preferred method of construction in most climatic and rainfall zones in india.
BARRIER WALL
As the name implies, this term is commonly used to describe any exterior wall system of assembly that relies principally upon the weather-tight integrity of the outermost exterior wall surfaces and construction joints to resist bulk rainwater penetration and/or moisture ingress.
MASS WALL
Unlike a cavity wall system, where the wall is constructed with a wall cavity and through-wall flashing to collect and redirect bulk rainwater to the building exterior, mass walls rely principally upon a combination of wall thickness, storage capacity, and (in masonry construction) bond intimacy between masonry units and mortar to effectively resist bulk rainwater penetration.
CAVITY WALL
A cavity wall (also referred to as "screen" or "drained" wall systems) is considered by many to be the preferred method of construction in most climatic and rainfall zones in india.
BARRIER WALL
As the name implies, this term is commonly used to describe any exterior wall system of assembly that relies principally upon the weather-tight integrity of the outermost exterior wall surfaces and construction joints to resist bulk rainwater penetration and/or moisture ingress.
MASS WALL
Unlike a cavity wall system, where the wall is constructed with a wall cavity and through-wall flashing to collect and redirect bulk rainwater to the building exterior, mass walls rely principally upon a combination of wall thickness, storage capacity, and (in masonry construction) bond intimacy between masonry units and mortar to effectively resist bulk rainwater penetration.