Water table (architecture)

A water table is a projection of lower masonry on the outside of a wall slightly above the ground.

Brick water table at Reads Landing School in Minnesota

It is both a functional and architectural feature that consists of a projection that deflects water running down the face of a building away from lower courses or the foundation.[1][2] A water table may also be primarily decorative, as found near the base of a wall or at a transition between materials, such as from stone to brick.

Often a damp course is placed at the level of the water table to prevent upward penetration of ground water.[3]

References
  1. Dietrich, Bud. "Water Table". Houzz. Houzz Inc. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  2. "Accent banding" (PDF). stonelegends.com. Stone Legends. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. Technical Notes 2 – Glossary of Terms Relating to Brick Masonry


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