Brick and concrete masonry unit construction provide commercial buildings with durable exterior façades, structural and non-structural walls, architectural features, and long-lasting finishes. BRIT-TEX Construction provides brick and CMU masonry services for new construction, additions, renovations, exterior restoration, and other commercial projects.
Every commercial masonry project has different architectural drawings, structural requirements, wall assemblies, material specifications, bond patterns, reinforcement requirements, openings, elevations, and finish details. Our team works from the project documents and specifications to coordinate the masonry scope with the surrounding construction.
Our process begins by reviewing architectural and structural plans, elevations, wall sections, substrates, foundations, openings, control joints, expansion joints, flashing locations, reinforcement requirements, transitions, and connections with adjacent exterior systems. Proper layout and preparation are important to achieving consistent courses, clean openings, accurate dimensions, and a professional finished appearance.
For commercial brick façades, material selection can have a major impact on both appearance and performance. Depending on the architectural specifications, projects may incorporate brick products from manufacturers such as Acme Brick, with selections based on size, color, texture, profile, and the overall design of the building.
BRIT-TEX Construction installs commercial brick veneer for building façades, entrances, columns, architectural features, accent walls, and other exterior applications. Proper attention is given to coursing, mortar joints, openings, flashing, weeps, ties, transitions, movement joints, and connections with surrounding exterior materials.
CMU, or concrete masonry unit construction, is used throughout commercial construction for exterior walls, interior partitions, equipment enclosures, service areas, utility structures, fire-rated assemblies, shafts, screen walls, and other applications. Depending on the project, CMU walls may be structural or non-structural and can incorporate reinforcing steel, grout, bond beams, lintels, control joints, and other specified components.
Commercial masonry walls must also integrate correctly with the building envelope. Brick veneer and CMU assemblies can include water-resistive barriers, flashing, drainage cavities, weeps, sealants, insulation, anchors, ties, and other moisture-management components. Where specified, building-envelope products from manufacturers such as Tremco can be incorporated around transitions, openings, joints, and other critical areas of the wall assembly.
Masonry installation requires careful coordination with other trades. BRIT-TEX Construction works around structural steel, framing, sheathing, concrete, windows, storefront systems, roofing, waterproofing, EIFS, stucco, mechanical penetrations, electrical components, signage, and other construction elements that interact with masonry walls.
Openings and transitions require particular attention. Door frames, windows, storefronts, louvers, mechanical penetrations, roof connections, parapets, and transitions between brick, CMU, stucco, EIFS, stone, and other materials must be coordinated according to the construction documents and specified wall assembly.
Architectural masonry can also play an important role in the appearance of a commercial property. Different brick colors, textures, bond patterns, recessed courses, projections, soldier courses, rowlocks, bands, columns, and other details can be incorporated to achieve the architectural design specified for the project.
BRIT-TEX Construction also provides CMU installation where strength, durability, fire resistance, security, and low-maintenance construction are important. From large wall sections to smaller equipment enclosures and architectural features, our team focuses on accurate layout, consistent installation, proper reinforcement, and organized project execution.
Whether the project involves a retail center, office building, restaurant, hotel, school, medical facility, warehouse, industrial facility, institutional building, commercial development, or multi-story structure, BRIT-TEX Construction is prepared to work alongside the project's general contractor and construction team.
If your commercial project requires professional brick or CMU masonry in Central Texas, contact BRIT-TEX Construction to discuss your plans, specifications, materials, schedule, and masonry requirements.
Commercial Brick & CMU Masonry Services We Offer
Commercial brick masonry, Commercial CMU masonry, Brick veneer installation, Concrete masonry unit installation, New construction masonry, Commercial masonry additions, Masonry renovations, Masonry restoration, Brick replacement, CMU wall construction, Exterior masonry walls, Interior CMU walls, Structural CMU walls, Non-structural CMU walls, Masonry partitions, Screen walls, Equipment enclosures, Utility walls, Fire-rated masonry assemblies, Brick façades, Architectural brickwork, Brick columns, Masonry columns, Accent masonry, Parapet masonry, Bond beam construction, Masonry lintels, Reinforced masonry, Grouted CMU walls, Masonry openings, Commercial masonry repair, Multi-cladding masonry transitions
Brick & CMU Materials and Components
Face brick, Commercial brick, Architectural brick, Concrete masonry units, Standard CMU, Architectural CMU, Mortar, Masonry grout, Reinforcing steel, Horizontal joint reinforcement, Masonry anchors, Brick ties, Veneer anchors, Bond beams, Masonry lintels, Flashing, Weeps, Drainage components, Cavity materials, Control joint materials, Expansion joint materials, Sealants, Insulation, Water-resistive barriers, Through-wall flashing, Masonry accessories, Commercial masonry materials
Our Commercial Masonry Standards
Commercial project support, Architectural and structural plan review, Masonry specification review, Proper wall layout, Accurate coursing, Consistent mortar joints, Proper substrate preparation, Reinforcement installation, Grout placement where specified, Bond beam construction, Lintel coordination, Brick tie and anchor installation, Flashing coordination, Weep installation, Drainage cavity considerations, Control joint coordination, Expansion joint coordination, Opening detailing, Window and storefront coordination, Penetration detailing, Building-envelope coordination, Multi-cladding transitions, Organized commercial job sites, Coordination with general contractors and other trades, Final masonry walkthrough, Installation based on project specifications
Commercial Masonry & Building Envelope Coordination
Commercial brick and CMU walls are part of a larger building system. BRIT-TEX Construction coordinates masonry work with foundations, structural framing, sheathing, insulation, water barriers, flashing, windows, storefronts, roofing, EIFS, stucco, stone, sealants, and other exterior components.
For projects requiring architectural brick, products from Acme Brick can provide options across different colors, textures, sizes, and styles to meet project design requirements. The exact brick, CMU, mortar, reinforcement, anchors, flashing, and accessory products used depend on the project's construction documents and specifications.
Proper moisture management is also an important part of masonry construction. Flashing, weeps, drainage cavities, sealants, and water-resistive barriers should work together as part of the specified wall assembly to help manage water that reaches the exterior wall system.
BRIT-TEX Construction focuses on installing the specified masonry assembly while coordinating critical transitions and connections with the surrounding building envelope.
Service Area
BRIT-TEX Construction provides professional commercial brick and CMU masonry services throughout Central Texas.
