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Multi-wythe masonry

Where hollow units make up a multi-wythe wall, bonded by masonry headers, if the stretcher courses are bonded at vertical intervals up to 34", units must lap the units below by at least ____ inches?
A. 1.5 inch
B. 2.5 inches
C. 3 inches
D. 3-5/8 inches
E. 4 inches
AnswerC. 3 inches

ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

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