Masonry wall device
OwnerPaul R. Burgunder, John Koesterinventors
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Abstract
A device for use in structures having masonry cavity wall construction for promoting removal of water and water vapor between a masonry exterior wall and a structural back-up wall. A plurality of the devices, which are elongated and have a generally “V” shape, are arranged in a systematic pattern in order to catch and retain trash mortar during a construction phase of the structure. Following construction, the device, which includes a wicking material to transport accumulated water beyond ends of the device, functions to promote the removal of water and water vapor in the cavity so as to prevent deterioration of the building materials of the walls.
Claims25
A device for use in masonry cavity wall construction for collecting trash mortar and promoting removal of water and water vapor when said device is placed in a cavity between an exterior masonry wall and a structural back-up wall, said device comprising
- an elongated open ended trough having ends and a base portion extending between said ends thereof, for insertion during construction between the exterior masonry wall and the structure back-up wall, to retain trash mortar and prevent it from dropping below the location of insertion, and
- a water wicking means disposed on said base portion and extending between said ends and furtherly extending downwardly from said ends, for transporting water present on said trough to portions of the wicking means extending downwardly, for movement of the water to a location in the cavity which is below the location of insertion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.