Wall flashing is essential for preventing moisture from seeping into masonry construction.
In every masonry building, the wall flashing is a hugely important but often overlooked and unappreciated component. This component of the walls is most often (but not exclusively) made of metal, and it is installed in the walls to divert as much moisture away from the surface of the masonry as possible. Wall flashing is the modern solution to this problem, replacing older tactics like recesses and corbels. But why work so hard to keep the moisture out? Why is the wall flashing so crucial? Let’s find out. (more…)