Every BVTS is constructed of 20 gauge (1.01 mm [0.04"] thick) sheet metal conforming to ASTM Standard A570. Three 6 mm (0.24") diameter holes are provided to facilitate the attachment of the AB-Clip and V-Tie™. BVTS heights of 21 (0.83”), 31 (1.22”), 40 (1.57”), 52 (2”), 65 (2.56”) and 78 mm (3.07”) are available. Figure 1 illustrates the physical dimensions of the available BVTS. BVTS are available in hot dipped galvanized finish (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370-04 and ASTM requirement of 458 g/m^2/side [1.5 oz/ft^2/side] of zinc coating).

The AB-Clip is manufactured from 16 gauge (1.61 mm [0.063”] thick) sheet metal, conforming to ASTM A570. The AB-Clip is available in hot dipped galvanized finish (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370-04 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458 g/m^2/side [1.5 oz/ft^2/side] of zinc coating).

The V-Tie™ is manufactured from 4.76 mm (0.19”) diameter wire, conforming to CSA Standard G30.3. V-Tie™ lengths of 60 (2.4”), 80 (3.1”), 100 (3.9”), 120 (4.7”), 140 (5.5”), 160 (6.3”), 180 (7.1”), 200 (7.9”), 225 (8.9”) and 250 mm (9.8”) are available. The V-Tie™ is available in hot dipped galvanized finish (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370-04 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458 g/m^2/side [1.5 oz/ft^2/side] of zinc coating) and stainless steel.