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Does brick veneer need to be braced?

April 26, 2017braced brick veneer

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Does brick veneer need to be braced?

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It depends on the type of construction. If the brick veneer is tied to an existing structure (i.e. wood stud, steel stud, and cmu backup), the veneer does not have to be braced. However, if the cmu and brick are being built simultaneously, then one side of the composite wall should be braced.