Friday, October 3, 2008

CMU sealing- architectural question

Is it typical to chemically seal the face of split face block (obviously exposed) in the Midwestern USA (Iowa to be exact)?

 

Is this wall section typical for masonry:

Split face CMU

2-1/2” mtl stud with fiberglass insulation in between, paper side towards interior

Layer of plastic moisture barrier over top of that, followed by gyp board

 

Thanks,

Andrew Kester, PE

Orlando, FL