David Bolton Exposed-Flange Access Panels on Masonry and CMU Walls: Why the Flange Width Decides More Than Aesthetics What This Article Covers and Who It Helps Exposed-flange access panels get specified on nearly every commercial job that has a masonry or concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall with a concealed service chas... access panels commercial construction facility maintenance masonry hardware steel access doors May 31, 2026