Architectural Design Standards

ADS 5.8 Using Brick & Stone

ADS 5.8.1 Intent.

Brick, stone, and other types of masonry or masonry veneer shall be detailed as masonry bearing walls, especially at openings. Proper masonry detailing allows the building to be more pleasing to the eye because masonry openings and corners appear to be structurally supported.

Standard:

ADS 5.8.2 Exterior Corners.

Stone and brick used on exterior walls shall not terminate at exterior corners.

ADS 5.8.3 Masonry Openings.

Openings in a brick or stone facade shall have a stone lintel, a stone or brick arch, or a brick soldier course.

ADS 5.8.4 Vertical Change of Materials.

A vertical change of materials from stone or brick to another material shall occur at an interior corner or shall not occur within four (4) feet of an exterior corner.

ADS 5.8.5 Horizontal Change of Materials.

Horizontal changes of material from brick or stone to another material shall include a stone cap or a brick sill. In all other cases, the material above the brick or stone shall extend over the top edge of the masonry with trim or siding. Horizontal changes of material using a stone cap or brick sill shall not have the cap or brick sill interrupted by window or door openings.

Using Brick & Stone

Don’t Do This:
A vertical change in material occurs within 4 feet of an exterior corner.	No lintel, arch, or soldier course above a window opening.	The brick sill is interrupted by a window.

Do This:
A horizontal change of materials with flared siding and trim.	The brick sill is uninterrupted by wall openings.
A stone lintel above a window opening.	A soldier course above a window opening.	A jack arch above a window opening.	A segmented arch above a window opening.

Effective on: 1/1/1901