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Section 4 Construction Systems and Supplemental Drawings
Figure 21-5. A typical wall section shows the construction of the majority of the walls in a structure.
A—Typical wall section for a brick veneer structure with a basement. B—Typical wall section for a frame
structure with a basement.
A
P. W. baffle for
ventilation
Ceiling joist
Face brick
3/4″ R.F.
insul.
Cont.
vent
12″ batt
insulation
Rafter
12
5
1″ air space
1/2″ × 10″
anchor bolt
Grade
3/4″ T&G P.W.
2″ × 12″
joist
2″ R.F. insulation
10″ cast conc.
basement wall
Bit. expansion jt.
4″ conc. slab
with reinforcement
Compacted sand
Perf. drain tile
Gravel
Sand
Engineered
wood roof trusses
Sheet metal
Siding
Cont.
vent
12″ batt insulation
3/4″ R.F.
insul.
3/4″ T&G P.W.
1/2″ × 16″
anchor bolt
Grade
Sand
14″ engineered
wood floor truss
2″ R.F. insulation
13 courses C.B.
B
Bit. expansion jt.
4″ conc. slab
with reinforcing
Compacted sand
Perf. tile
Gravel
12
5
8
′
-1
1/2
″
Varies
8
′
-1
1/2
″
8
′
-0
″