Veneer walls are walls with what characteristic?

• A. They are load-bearing masonry walls
• B. They have a surface layer of attractive material laid over a base of common material
• C. They are only used for exterior surfaces
• D. They are interior partitions

Answer: (B)

Veneer walls are defined by a surface layer of attractive material laid over a base of common material. The decorative veneer provides the finished appearance, while the underlying wall carries the structural load. The veneer is attached to the base wall and is not the primary structural element, which is why these walls can be exterior or interior decorative facings rather than load-bearing walls themselves. This set-up also means they aren’t limited to exterior surfaces or to interior partitions. In short, the defining trait is the thin, visible decorative layer over a separate structural wall.