Absorption – The amount of water absorbed by a stone, expressed as a percentage by weight. Refer to ASTM C97.

Alkaline – Pertains to a highly basic, as opposed to acidic, substance; for example, hydrogen or carbonate of sodium or potassium.

Anchor Holes – Holes that are punched every 8” into the back of the Starter/Bottom “J”, Intermediate “T”, Intermediate Support and Top Course “J” channels; allowing the channels to be installed onto 16” or 24” O.C. structural steel studs

Anchor Receptacle – Continuous anchor designed to hold course wall panels in place within the “Tang” and located within the Gridworx Top “J” Anchor, Intermediate “T” Anchor and Bottom “J” Anchor

Anodized Type II Coating – Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts and increases resistance to corrosion and wear

ANSI – American National Standards Institute

Architectural Specification – The technical specifications sections (Divisions 02 through 49) are a written description of the materials, products, and workmanship used to construct a building. Gridworx systems are typically found in Division 4, however, Division 7 is also acceptable since our systems can easily be installed by the carpentry trade.

ASHRAE 90.1 – (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning Engineers)

US standard that provides minimum requirements for energy-efficient designs for buildings, including the building envelope’s thermal and air permeance performance. The original standard was published in 1975 and has since been updated in 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 to reflect newer and more efficient technologies.

ASTM International – A consensus standards authoring organization originally founded 1896 as American Society for Testing Materials.

Backer Rod – A flexible and compressible type of closed cell foam polyethylene, butyl rubber, or open-cell or closed-cell polyurethane, rounded at surface to contact sealant. The backer rod is positioned within the joint so as to maintain appropriate depth and crosssectional shape of the bead.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) – BIM is a process involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of places BIM are files (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be extracted, exchanged or networked to support decision-making regarding a building or other built asset.

Brushed Finish – A subtly textured surface finish achieved by wet brushing a stone with a coarse rotary-type abrasive brush.

BSI (Building Stone Institute) – A trade association of quarriers, fabricators, dealers, and others working with natural stone. Founded in 1919, sponsor of the Tucker Architectural Awards.

Bush Hammering – A process which produces textured surfaces with small evenly spaced pits produced by hand or pneumatic hammer. The spacing between the pits is often defined as “6-cut,” “4-cut,” etc.

Butt Joint – An external corner formed by two stone panels with one finished edge in a lap joint configuration.

Capillary Action of Rain – Capillary action is the migration of water (or any liquid) through a tube and is influenced by air pressure between the outside and inside of the wall.

CES AIA Presentation – AIA/CES is a continuing education system developed by the AIA to organize and track professional development activities required for AIA membership.

Cladding – Exterior veneer stone covering. Non-load bearing stone veneer used as the facing material in exterior wall construction.

CNC Machine – A computer numeric controlled, multiaxis, vertical spindle machine designed to use rotating milling and profiling tools to produce shapes, cut outs, holes, finishes, and various other operations in stone that are otherwise accomplished by more labor intensive techniques.

Compressive Strength (ASTM C170) – A measure of the resistance of the stone to crushing loads, generally tested per ASTM C170.

Course – A course is a vertical layer of the same unit stone running horizontally in a wall.

Course – A horizontal range of stone units the length of a wall.

Cure Time – The time required for a chemical reaction (polymerization or hydration) to be completed in a sealant, concrete, mortar, or other construction element until the finished visual and performance attributes are developed.

Curtain Wall – A wall that encloses the space within a building but does not support the roof, typically on a modern high-rise.

Cut Ticket – A document used by a stone fabricator describing the fabrication details of an individual piece of dimension stone, most commonly employing graphics in addition to text, and possibly including production and/or quality control monitoring. Also referred to as a “cutting” or “cut” ticket.

Cut/Shop Tickets – Drawing details that provide the fabricator with the exact dimensional information and fabrication instructions to which the stone needs to be produced.

Dead Load – A constant load in a structure (such as a bridge, building, or machine) that is due to the weight of the stone, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories.

Dead Load a – Permanent gravity induced loads, such as those developed by the structure, finishes, and permanently affixed elements. See also live load.

Dimension stone – natural stone or rock that has been selected and finished (e.g., trimmed, cut, drilled, ground, or other) to specific sizes or shapes. Color, texture and pattern, and surface finish of the stone are also normal requirements. Another important selection criterion is durability: the time measure of the ability of dimension stone to endure and to maintain its essential and distinctive characteristics of strength, resistance to decay, and appearance

Discrete – Individually separate and distinct (referring to Gridworx adjustable “Z” Wall Bracket component)

DWG – A proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three- dimensional design data and metadata. It is the native format for several CAD packages including DraftSight, AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, Caddie and Open Design Alliance compliant applications.

Efflorescence – A salt deposit, in the form of a white powder residue that forms on the surface of stone, brick, or mortar. It is caused by alkalis leached from the masonry or soil and carried to the surface by moisture

Elevation – A drawing of the vertical faces and elements of a structure, either interior or exterior

Expansion Anchor or Bolt – A socket that grips a drilled hole in concrete by expanding as a tapered bolt is drawn into it.

Expansion/Contraction Joint – A flexible joint between stone units designed to expand or contract to accommodate movements due to temperature change or dynamic structural movement.

Field Modification – Dimensional modifications based off actual jobsite measurements of a project

Finish – Process applied to the exposed surfaces of dimension stone during fabrication to achieve the desired aesthetic and/or performance characteristics of the stone. The finish may be applied early or late in the fabrication sequence.

Flashing – Refers to thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from a joint or as part of a weather resistant barrier (WRB) system.

Fleuri – The mottled random effect obtained when slabs of certain stone varieties are sawn parallel to their natural bedding planes. See also Cross Cut.

Flexural Strength – A bending strength test, normally performed per the ASTM C880 test method, in which a sample of stone of the project thickness is supported by two support rods creating a span of at least 10 times the thickness, and loaded to failure by two rods positioned at quarter points of the span. The results are reported as the stress experienced by the stone sample at the time of specimen failure, and expressed as a force per unit area (lbs/in² or pascals). See also modulus of rupture.

Gneiss – Coarse-grained, metamorphic rock with discontinuous foliation caused by planar alignment of plate and lath-shaped minerals. When used for building stone, generally classed as trade granite. Most gneiss is dark and composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, mica and ferromagnesian mineral (iron-magnesium silicates)

Granite – A very hard, crystalline, igneous rock, gray to pink in color, composed of feldspar, quartz, and lesser amounts of dark ferromagnesium materials. Gneiss and black “granites” are similar to true granites in structure and texture, but are composed of different minerals. Commercial and scientific definitions of the granite group are explained in detail in ASTM C119.

Grid Channels – Contemporarily designed, non-corrosive, anodized structural aluminum channels designed to continuously support stone panels, thus eliminating all concerns of point loading. Gridworx components are extruded from 6005 aluminum alloy with a T5 temper.

Gridworx Stone Analysis – AKA ASTM info MOR Flexural Density

Gridworx Ultra – Concealed anchoring system in hanging Dekton for ventilated facades

Hardness – In stones, hardness most frequently refers to stone’s resistance to abrasion, particularly abrasion due to foot traffic, as tested by either ASTM C241 or C1353. In minerals, hardness generally refers to the mineral’s rank within the Moh’s Scale of Mineral Hardness

High Grade Sheathing – Structural Exterior wall sheathing, typically “DensGlass” that strengthens the wall system, provides a nailing base for the adjustable “Z” Girts, and gives a layer of protection against outside elements while tying framing studs together thus making the walls resistant to twisting and bending.

Honed – A satin-smooth surface finish with little or no gloss.

ILIA (Indiana Limestone Institute of America) – A trade organization established for the dissemination of information on limestone standards, recommended practices, grades, colors, finishes, and all technical data required for specifying, detailing, fabricating, and erecting Indiana Limestone. Publishers of the Indiana Limestone Handbook and other technical publications, founded in 1928.

Intermediate Support Channels – Installed on the back face of the cladding material at the midpoint. Once assembled, this component reinforces the weakest points of the cladding material by tying it to the substrate providing maximum support for the tallest panels.

Intermediate “T” Anchor – Typical anchor installed at intermediate joints. This anchor utilizes Gridworx patented rotational engagement l-bracket and supports the dead load for the top panel, and the live load for the bottom panel.

Joint – A space between installed stone units or between a dimension stone and the adjoining material.

Keil Anchor Holes – For the application of the KEIL Anchor

A mushroom like hole is drilled into the material using the KEIL patented undercut method. The diameter of the undercut hole is larger as the cylindrical channel hole. The KEIL drilling technique carries out the cylindrical and undercut drilling in one step with only one tool.

Kerf – Kerf is defined as the width of material that is removed by a cutting process. It was originally used to describe how much material was removed by a saw, because the teeth on a saw are bent to the side, so that they remove more material than the width of the saw blade itself, preventing the blade from getting stuck in the material. Gridworx uses fabricated as six sides sawn with plunge kerfs on horizontal edges.

Kerf Cut – The cut made by a diamond saw blade along the top and bottom horizontal edges of stone or Dekton

L Bracket – Spaced every linear foot, this component is inserted into a continuous kerf along the top edge of the cladding material. When rotated into place, the L-bracket slips into the tang of the adjoining Gridworx anchor creating an effortless yet permanent connection

LEED – Globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement for virtually all building types, from new construction to interior fit-outs and operation & maintenance. LEED provides a framework that project teams can apply to create healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.

LEED Certification – (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

There are four LEED rating systems: LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C), which includes residential design and construction; LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C); LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M); and LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND). LEED for Cities/Communities is a pilot rating system that addresses performance in existing cities and communities.

Limestone – A sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcite or dolomite. The varieties of limestone used as dimension stone are usually well consolidated and exhibit a minimum of graining or bedding direction. See definition of limestone group in ASTM C119.

Lippage – The planar offset of the finished surfaces of two adjacent stone units.

Live Load – The portion of a load on a structural member that is variable, such as occupants, furniture, traffic, and wind. See also Dead Load.

LOC (Letter Of Compliance) – Project specific compliance letter signed by a PE registered in the project state. The LOC provides a structural review and confirms the project conforms to the appropriate International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7-05. This includes dead loads, wind loads, stone analysis and seismic load calculations.

Machine Finish – In limestone, the generally recognized standard machine finish produced by the planers. Also known as “machine smooth” or “planar” finish.

Marble – A metamorphic crystalline rock composed predominantly of crystalline grains of calcite, dolomite, or serpentine, and capable of taking a polish. Commercial and scientific definitions of the marble group are explained in detail in ASTM C119.

Marble Institute of America (MIA) – An international trade association whose membership is composed of producers, fabricators, contractors, exporters, importers, distributors, sales agents, and vendors who provide products and/or services to the dimension stone industry and building owners. MIA traces its roots back to the National Association of Marble Dealers, founded in 1907, which joined with the National Association of Marble Producers in 1944 to form the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The National Association of Marble Builders merged with MIA in 1962.

Metal Bent Plate Anchors – One method of attaching stone cladding to the substrate of a building. Split tail anchor designed to support the stone and used in conjunction with metal wire/straps. Typically made from non-corroding stainless steel or extruded aluminum.

Metamorphic Rock – Rock altered in appearance, density, crystalline structure, and in some cases, mineral composition, by high temperature and intense pressure. Includes slate derived from shale, quartz based stone from quartzitic sand, and true marble from limestone.

Miami Dade Wind Load – The Florida Building Code certifies hurricane resistant standards for buildings by providing regulations and guideline benchmarks for hurricane protection. Miami Dade County was the first in Florida to certify hurricane resistant standards for structures which the Florida Building Code subsequently enacted across all requirements for Hurricane resistant buildings.

Mineral Wool – General name for fibrous materials that are formed by spinning or drawing molten mineral or rock materials such as slag and ceramics. Applications of mineral wool include thermal insulation, filtration, soundproofing, and hydroponic growth medium

Miter – Any condition of stone veneer, coping, paving strips, etc, where a corner condition is accomplished by two stones with angular cuts, with the angles of the cuts being equal to the bisection of the total angle. See also quirk miter.

Mock up a – A model or replica of a structure, used for instructional or experimental purposes.

Mockup – A sample section of stonework that is installed, often including other related construction components, for the purpose of obtaining designer and owner approval prior to commencement of quarrying, fabricating, or installation of stonework. The mockup may be independent of the project or may be part of the project and remain in place as part of the completed work.

Modulus of Elasticity – Tested per ASTM C1352, the ratio of stress to corresponding linear strain of a material, expressed as a force per unit area (lbs/in² or pascals), and used as a measure of a material’s stiffness. Also known as “Young’s Modulus.”

Modulus of Rupture – A bending strength test, normally performed per the ASTM C99 test method, in which a small sample of stone (8” x 4” x 2¼”) is supported by two support rods, and loaded to failure by a third rod positioned at the center of the span. The results are reported as the stress experienced by the stone sample at the time of specimen failure, and expressed as a force per unit area (lbs/in² or pascals). See also flexural strength.

Moldings – Decorative stone deviating from a plane surface by projections, curved profiles, recesses or any combination thereof.

MSDS – The abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. The information required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to convey hazardous information to downstream customers.

Mullion – A structural unit that separates two window units

Natural Stone – A product of nature. A stone such as granite, marble, limestone, slate, travertine, or sandstone that is formed by nature, and is not artificial or manmade.

NBGQA – The abbreviation for the National Building Granite Quarries Association, a trade association whose membership is composed of granite producers in the United States. Collectively, these companies provide a major portion of the domestically quarried architectural granite produced in the U.S.

NIOSH – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

NOA (Notice Of Acceptance) – See Miami Dade Wind Load definition

Ogee – A stone molding roughly resembling an “S” shape, with a reverse curved edge: concave above, convex below.

OSHA – The acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Palletize – To stack and secure stone units to a pallet for ease, safety, and efficiency in handling and transport.

Panel – A term used to describe either a single unit of fabricated stone veneer, or a preassembled panel including multiple stone units affixed to a structural panel framework.

PES (Pressure Equalized System) – Gridworx manufactures the most advanced pressure equalized rainscreen cladding system by addressing the difference in air pressure across the exterior cladding causing infiltration of air and water. As thunderstorms approach the air pressure in the cavity becomes less than the external air pressure along the building face.The natural equalization of this differential in air pressure causes the wall cavity to literally draw water into it. The basic premise of the rain screen principle is to control the forces that permit moisture into the wall system. Its primary function is to restrict the passage of this moisture through the wall caused by atmospheric induced pressures. Gridworx offers the only system that includes a Vertical Water Blocker to deflect both the kinetic energy and capillary action of rain on the wall plane. This enhancement keeps 95% of the water that might enter the wall cavity through the open joint out of the wall cavity. The louvered openings in this component are designed to allow for the free flow circulation in the wall cavity. Additionally this system allows for quicker drying of water in the wall cavity due to increased air circulation.

Point Load Stress – Stress applied to stone, typically found when using stainless steel bent plate installation clips. The point supported disconnects of this type of installation create point load stress. With the Gridworx continuous aluminum channel support system, the concern for point load stress is eliminated.

Polished Finish – A glossy, highly reflective surface finish that brings out the full color and character of the stone.

Polyisocyanurate (polyiso) – Is a closed-cell, rigid foam board insulation consisting of a foam core sandwiched between two facers, Used as insulation between the exterior cladding and building substrate under ASHRAE conditions.

PPE – The abbreviation for Personal Protective Equipment, such as protective clothing, safety toe shoes, helmets, goggles, etc.designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury from exposures in the work environment.

Project Specific –

Quarry – The “birthplace” of natural stone. A place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted.

Quarry Run – A term used by some producers to mean the lot of material has not been culled or otherwise limited for range of color and/ or features, and includes the entire spectrum of material that is yielded by that particular deposit.

Quartzite – A dense, hard metamorphic quartz based stone typically formed from sandstone. In some deposits, intrusion of minerals during the formation process creates unusual coloration. See ASTM C119.

Quirk Miter – An external corner formed by two stone panels with beveled (usually 45°) edges and blunted, finished noses to reduce the chipping vulnerability of the sharp edges that occur with a common miter.

Rainscreen – An exterior wall detail where the siding (wall cladding) stands off from the moisture-resistant surface of an air barrier applied to the sheathing (sheeting) to create a capillary break and to allow drainage and evaporation.

Rebated Kerf – A kerf that includes a second cut at 90° to the kerf axis which accommodates position of the anchor so that it doesn’t occupy any of the joint region, allowing full movement capability of the joint dimension.

Rebated Kerf / Backcheck – An additional cut that countersinks a kerf from the back edge of another piece of stone for the purpose of additional anchor clearance.

Return – The right-angle turn of a stone surface, either a molding or flat, as in a window jamb condition.

Reveal – The exposed portion of a stone between its outer face and a window or door set into an opening.

Rotational Engagement – Term used to explain the concept of anchoring kerfed stone panels, utilizing Gridworx patented rotational engagement components of our “L-bracket” and “Tang” receptacle element within the Intermediate “T” anchor supports.

Rough Back – The outermost slab produced when slabs are sawn from a block, having one side sawed and the other rough from the original quarry block face. Also known as “skin.”

Saddle Clip Attachment – Mechanical kerf attachment made from extruded anodized aluminum designed, engineered and patented specifically for attaching to the horizontal kerfs of 12mm Ultra Compact Surface materials, i.e Dekton. The saddle clip allows for a safe, effective mechanical attachment used to secure the material to the wall

Sandstone – Sandstones are sedimentary rocks usually composed of quartz cemented with silica, iron oxide or calcium carbonate. Sandstones range from very soft and friable to very hard and durable, depending on the depth at which it was buried and the nature of the cement. Generally, the most durable sandstones are cemented with silica.Sandstone has a wide range of colors or textures. See quartz based stone.

Seismic Review Calculations – Design codes and calculations used to determine the elastic behaviour of a structure in order to study its dynamic behaviour under seismic loads. Calculations are used to determine feasibility of specific wall cladding systems and within Gridworx “natural stone analysis”, by addressing specific sizes and types of stone capable of withstanding seismic conditions in a particular climate zone

Self Sealing Tape – Gridworx component installed continuously over the sheathing at stud locations, the self-seal tape provides a watertight seal around fasteners that pierce the waterproofing/air membrane

Shims – Placed between the Gridworx anchor and substrate, these high impact plastic shims allow for adjustments up to 5/8? when used with our standard specified fasteners

Shop Drawing – A detailed fabrication and installation drawing showing layout, joinery, dimensions, materials, finishes, methods of anchorage, and/or any other information pertinent to the fabrication or installation of the stone material.

Shop Ticket – A document used by a stone fabricator describing the fabrication details of an individual piece of dimension stone, most commonly employing graphics in addition to text, and possibly including production and/or quality control monitoring. Also referred to as a “cutting” or “cut” ticket.

Slate – A very fine grained metamorphic rock derived from sedimentary shale rock, with excellent parallel cleavage, and entirely independent of original bedding, slate may be split easily into relatively thin slabs. See definition of slate in ASTM C119.

Slip Joint – A connection which permits vertical or horizontal movement of a stone unit relative to the adjacent unit.

Soffit – The underside of any architectural element, such as an arch, beam, lintel, or balcony.

Specification – Stand alone project guidelines and requirements developed by architects because of size, complexity, or owner contract terms, to protect the interests of all parties involved in a construction project

Spec’d – Particular specification of architectural drawings

Split-faced Stone – Stone on which the face has been broken to an approximate plane.

Stacked Bond – Stone that is cut to one dimension and installed with unbroken vertical and horizontal joints running the entire length and height of the veneered area.

Standard “T” Anchor – Gridworx anchor for special installation situations such as window surrounds and soffits

Starter/Bottom “J” Anchor – Typical anchor installed along the bottom edge of the lowest cladding course. Provides continuous dead load support for each panel without point loading

Stone – The hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist. A particular piece or kind of rock quarried and worked into a specific size, shape and finish for a specific purpose.

Structural Aluminum (6005 Alloy) – Aluminum alloy used in the extrusion of Gridworx anchor channels, vertical mullions, discrete “Z” Girts, saddle clip attachments and incorporated in the Gridworx patented designs, requiring strength and corrosion resistance.

Thermal Isolated Sleeve Washers – Gridworx thermal component made from NORYL Resin SE1GFN PPE+PS blend. 30% Glass reinforced Non-brominated, non chlorinated FR system. This washer is designed to first be placed in the pre-drilled hole in the discrete Z Girt. The smaller diameter ring of this component is designed with wings to secure its stability and correct placement in the pre-drilled hole. The sleeve protrusion between this smaller diameter and the larger diameter ring is designed to isolate the steel fastener; keeping it from making contact with the sides of the Z Girt. The larger diameter ring isolates the head of the fastener from contact with the top of the Z Girt. With a careful analysis, one will note there is no contact between the metal in the wall cavity and that of the steel studs. This thermally isolated ASHRAE system was designed and approved by SGH Engineering

Thermal Shoe – Gridworx thermal component described as a plastic footing that functions as an insulator between its discrete aluminum “Z” Wall Bracket and the substrate (typically Densglass). This is impact resistant, heat resistant and a high quality extruded component made from ABS SP-9010 plastic.

Thermally Broken – Refers to ASHRAE term describing no contact between the metal in the wall cavity and that of the steel studs of a building, thereby increasing the energy efficiency of a building while reducing the heat migration within a building to the outside.

Thick Set – The traditional method of packing a mortar bed over a surface before installing the tile.The tile is adhered to the mortar bed either while the mortar bed is green (just beginning to dry) or after the mortar bed has cured. For wall applications, metal lath is mechanically anchored to the substrate, and the mortar locks into the metal lath as it cures. The terms thick-bed installation, mortar bed installation, and thick-set installation are synonymous.

Thin Set – An adhesive mortar made of cement, fine sand and a water retaining agent such as an alkyl derivative of cellulose. It is usually used to attach tile or stone to surfaces such as cement or concrete.

Thin Stone – Dimension stone units that are 2” (50 mm) or less in thickness.

Top Course “J” Anchor – Typical anchor installed along the top edge of the highest cladding course. This anchor utilizes our patented rotational engagement l-bracket and is primarily used for live load support

Travertine – A variety of limestone formed by chemical precipitate from hot springs. Some varieties of travertine take a polish and are known commercially as marble. ASTM C119 classifies travertine in both the limestone and the marble groupings.

Ultra Compact Surface Material (UCS) – UCS is used to describe a completely new material that is made by putting the raw materials found in glass, porcelain, and quartz, under extreme heat and pressure to create an almost indestructible material. Brand names include Dekton by Cosentino.

Undercut – Cut so as to present an overhanging part.

Undercut Anchor – Post installed Gridworx mechanical anchors used in our “Ultra” system to hang large panels of Dekton. They are the strongest you can specify and are put in places where you want to avoid problems no matter what the cost. Commonly used on roller coasters, nuclear power plants and other structures where human safety is paramount. They are well suited for dynamic loads and are frequently employed in seismic and high wind load conditions.

Vein Cut – A cut in quarried stone that is perpendicular to the natural bedding plane, exposing the veining of the material.

Veneer – A non-structural facing of stone, interior or exterior, serving as ornamentation and a weather barrier.

Vertical Mullion – Part 2 of a 2 part system, the vertical mullion runs continuously and vertically tying the discrete “Z” Girts together to create a complete backup system. This provides the primary surface for Gridworx anchor channel attachment.

Vertical Water Blocker –

Wainscot – An interior veneer of stone covering the lower portion of an interior wall.

Wall cavity – A wall in which the inner and outer wythes are separated by an air space but tied together with metal ties.

Wall Cladding – A type of decorative covering intended to make a wall looks like it is made of a different sort of material than it actually is. Some of the most common examples are on the outside of buildings, but cladding can also be an artistic element in interior decorating.

Weep Holes – Holes that are punched every 12 inches into the bottom of the Gridworx horizontal extruded aluminum support channels, thereby allowing water to drain from within its assembly wall cavity.

Weep Holes A– Openings for drainage in veneer joints or in the structural components supporting the veneer.

Wind Load – This refers to any pressures or forces that the wind exerts on a building or structure. There are actually three types of wind forces that would be exerted on a building.

• Uplift Wind Load is an upwards force of the wind that would affect roof structures or similar horizontal structures in a building, such as canopies or awnings. The wind flow under a roof structure pushes the roof upwards, the wind flow over the horizontal structure pulls the roof upwards.
• Shear Wind Load is a horizontal pressure or force that can cause walls or vertical structural elements to tilt or crack, causing a building to tilt.
• Lateral Wind Load is another horizontal wind pressure that can make a structure move off its foundations or overturned.

Z Wall Bracket– Part 1 of a 2 part system, the discrete wall bracket is attached to the substrate every 16? horizontal and 24? vertical. It’s a multi-purpose component that vastly reduces thermal transfer, allows for continuous insulation and transfers the weight of the cladding system to the substrate