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Description
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Use of corrugated ties not permissable for
commercial construction
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Corrugated wall ties are only allowed, by code, to be used in veneer work on wooden studs. This article explains why and what to do
when corrugated ties are installed incorrectly
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Use of corrugated wall ties in residential brick veneers
with wood framing
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An overview of the correct usage of wall ties in residential applications
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Think Systems
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Comprehensive design guide for masonry wall systems. Shows suggested details for anchorage, moisture resistance and movement
control for several common masonry systems.
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Reanchoring Brick
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When wall ties are missing or corroded or brick headers are broken, the exterior brick or portions of it can fall from the building. A
common but expensive repair is to replace part or all of the brick. Reanchoring the brick to the backup costs much less and is just as effective if the conditions that lead to the failed wall ties are
corrected too
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Connecting Brick to Backups
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To secure masonry veneer to a backup system or to connect two or more masonry wythes, wall ties-made of wire or sheet metal- are necessary.
But how do you choose from the thousands of available shapes, sizes, gauges, and steel types of masonry wall ties?
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