Additional information on the Minnesota State Building Code can be found at the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry's website: http://www.dli.mn.gov/business/codes-and-laws.

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This publication discusses the best design and construction practices for both the long-established brick veneer/concrete masonry (BV/CM) and the relatively new brick veneer/steel stud (BV/SS) wall systems.

Covering everything from theory to actual construction, this insightful guide presents a thorough examination of a variety of construction and cladding types that illustrate the science and aesthetics of building envelopes.

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