Flashing
This type of flashing is continuous from the base of a roof to the exterior of a facade.
Through wall flashing
This type of waterproofing occurs on the OUTSIDE FACE of a wall.
Positive side waterproofing.
These are thick, solid structures—typically brick, stone, or concrete block—that act as both the load-bearing component and the weather barrier for a building. Unlike modern veneer systems, these walls handle water by absorbing it and later releasing it through evaporation, a technique common in pre-20th-century construction.
Mass masonry walls
These are durable, ceramic-coated masonry units featuring a smooth, often glossy, and colorful finish applied to traditional bodies. They are highly valued in design for creating vibrant, easy-to-clean interior/exterior walls, backsplashes, and façades. Resistant to fading, graffiti, and moisture.
Glazed bricks
This building demolition triggered the creation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) in 1965.
The original Pennsylvania Station (1911–1963) in New York City was the primary catalyst that led to the creation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) in 1965.
This type of flashing is installed on vertical walls along sloped roofs.
Stepped flashing
This type of waterproofing occurs on the INTERIOR face of an exterior wall. Although not ideal, it may be required beacuse the outside face is inacessible.
Negative side waterproofing.
this type of brick tie is named after the anatomy of a bird.
what is dovetail brick tie
This refers to a fired mixture of clay and water that can be used in a non-structural, semi-structural, or structural capacity on the exterior or interior of a building. It is fireproof and can be unglazed, painted, slip glazed, or glazed.
Architectural terracotta
One of NYCs largest and oldest historic district famous for its mixed, small scale, eclectic, architectural styles.
Greenwich Village Historic District
This is installed over the top of base flashing, can be one or two parts, can be regletted or surfacemounted, and is intended to protect the skyward facing joints.
Counter flashing
The acronym PMMA stands for:
Poly methyl methacrylate
This type of horizontal reinforcement is used every several courses for CMU walls with veneer.
what is ladder/truss reinforcement
This may replace natural building stones including limestone, brownstone, sandstone, bluestone, granite, slate, and travertine.
Architectural Cast Stone
This historic district is characterized by its large collections of a specific type of construction, which utilized molds for ornamentation, prefabricated in foundries. The buildings could be erected quickly - some were built in several months.
Soho Cast Iron Historic District
This portion of the drainage assembly projects beyond the facade slightly to allow water to shed properly.
Drip edge
This is typically installed under a window or under a door opening to prevent water infiltration into a cavity/roof/wall.
Sill pan
This brick configuration features a brick standing vertically on its end, so its longest (narrow) side represents its height.
The Soldier Course
Name at least 3 of the layers in a TRADITIONAL Stucco application
Felt paper
self furring wire lath
scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat
Tiny glass circles embedded into sidewalks and front stairs of many industrial buildings. Although quite beautiful, especially when lit from below, they are not simply decorative.
They are “vault lights,” or tiny skylights that diffuse sunlight into the vault below the sidewalk.
*Daily Double*
This suspends mortar droppings above the flashing and weeps so they stay clear and unobstructed. It also may deter insects from entering the cavity.
Mortar Net
What is an example of a moisture triggered waterproofing product which is injected into walls in below grade applications (technical term)
Hydrophyllic Resin (CGI)
*DAILY DOUBLE*
These bricks are produced when wet clay bricks are exposed to excessive heat during the firing process, sintering the surface of the brick and forming a shiny, dark-colored coating
Clinker bricks
High-performance materials consisting of a solid core (often fumed silica) evacuated of air and sealed in a gas-tight, multi-layer envelope.
Vacuum insulated Panels
This material can be molded into a number of different finishes to mimic wood, stone, terra cotta, concrete, steel , marble, granite, copper, and other popular building materials. Finishes can range for a smooth dull matte to a high gloss polished look, or a slight texture to a rough stone texture. it is lightweight, cost effective, corrosion resistant, and is virtually maintenance free.
Fiberglass