Which statement is true about veneer walls?

• A. Frame Built First
• B. Veneer Carries The Main Structural Load
• C. Masonry Units Provide All Support
• D. No Joints Are Needed

Answer: (A)

Veneer walls are non-load-bearing decorative shells that are attached to a structural frame. The building’s vertical and lateral loads are carried by the frame itself, not by the veneer. Because of that, the frame is built first, and the masonry veneer is then anchored to it with ties or anchors to provide the finished exterior. The veneer’s job is outer protection and appearance, not structural support.

That’s why the true statement is that the frame is built first. The other ideas don’t fit: the veneer does not carry the main structural load, masonry units alone do not provide all support, and joints are needed to accommodate movement and allow proper attachment of the veneer.