Appearance Expectations for Masonry: Light and Shadows -
0.5 LU/HSW NANO

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Masonry is often chosen for use in buildings because of its aesthetics. But what happens when the appearance expectations for various masonry materials or wall assemblies are not met? We’ll provide tips and best practices so that appearance doesn’t become an issue in the first place. Learn how downlighting on interior and exterior walls can impact the look of masonry. We’ll discuss how to correctly use the 20' rule and touch on color ranges of materials, mortar joint profiles, and chippage of materials.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to specify the appropriate ASTM materials for specific applications.

  • Know what type of lighting works best alongside a masonry wall.

  • Be able to provide owners with the correct expectations for certain types of masonry designs.

  • Be equipped to go into the field to observe masonry construction with the correct knowledge of how masonry is built.

About the Speaker

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

Director of Industry Development and Technical Services, IMI

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Brian Trimble, P.E., CDT, LEED AP is the Director of Industry Development and Technical Services with the International Masonry Institute (IMI). He has over 30 years’ experience in the masonry industry, assisting design professionals in the design of masonry structures. He is a frequent lecturer to local, regional, and national construction industry groups. He has authored many articles and papers on various masonry subjects. Mr. Trimble has an Architectural Engineering degree from Penn State University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He started his career with a brick manufacturer and worked at the Brick Industry Association for over 20 years serving in various positions. For the IMI, he coordinates activities in the Western Pennsylvania area promoting masonry to a wide variety of audiences including owners, contractors, architects, engineers and craftworkers. In 2005, he was named a Fellow of ASTM International.


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