A wythe is a continuous vertical section of masonry one unit in thickness. A wythe may be independent of, or interlocked with, the adjoining wythe (s). A single wythe of brick that is not structural in nature is referred to as a masonry veneer.

Jan 11, 2025 · Load-Bearing Support: In multi-wythe wall systems, each wythe helps to distribute the weight of the structure and ensures stability. For example, the inner wythe might support the weight of the building, while the outer wythe provides weather resistance.

As long as the cavity is kept clean of m o r t a r, no water reaches or pene- trates the inner wythe. “A mason- ry cavity wall, properly designed and built, is totally resistant to rain penetration through the wall as- s e m b l y,” says the Brick Institute of America (BIA) (Ref. 1).

Jun 1, 2020 · “Wythe” is a term used to describe a continuous vertical section of masonry work. This system is not only efficient for masonry restoration, but it is an economical solution as well. A wythe is a single layer of brick that can function independently or interlocked with another adjoining wythe.

Composite walls are most often designed with the axial load from floor slabs or the roof carried by the inner wythe of masonry. The vertical joint between wythes may contain either vertical or horizontal reinforcement, or reinforcement may be placed in either wythe.

Jan 10, 2025 · The outer wythe serves as the face of the wall, providing aesthetic value, while the inner wythe supports the structural integrity of the building. The cavity between the wythes is often filled with insulation material to enhance energy efficiency.

Cavity walls typically consist of an inner wythe of con- crete masonry units that are tied to an exterior wythe of architectural masonry units. The cavity space between the wythes is normally 2 to 41/2 in. (51 to 114 mm) wide, easily accommodating rigid board insulation.

Sep 29, 2024 · A wythe refers to a vertical section of masonry that is one unit thick. It can be composed of bricks, blocks, or stones and is typically built to provide structural support and improve the durability of walls.

Jan 9, 2019 · A Wythe is a single, continuous vertical section of masonry that is one unit thick. It can be an independent unit or connected to other Wythes. A Wythe made of brick that is not structural is called a masonry veneer.

• Inner wythe of CMU, outer wythe of stone or face brick • Two wythes bonded together by joint reinforcing, wall ties, or headers at the outer wythe which engage the inner wythe.