The Rap-Tie can accommodate a range of insulation thickness of 0 to 102 mm (0 to 4"), and air space width of 25 mm (1") and greater. The L-Plate accommodates the thickness of the insulation and projects 18 mm (0.7") into the air space. The V-Tie™ is inserted in the appropriate hole in the L-Plate to run horizontally into the mortar joint of the brick veneer, with the legs of the V-Tie™ located at the centerline of the brick veneer.

L-Plate: The L-Plate is manufactured from 16 gauge (1.61 mm [0.063”] thick) sheet metal conforming to ASTM A570, and is available in hot dipped, galvanized, and stainless steel. The hot dipped galvanized finish conforms to the CSA CAN3-A370 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458 g/m2/ side (1.5 oz/ ft2/side) of zinc coating. The incorporation of holes in the L-Plate minimizes thermal conductivity through the tie system.

V-Tie™: The V-Tie™ is manufactured from 4.76 mm (0.19") diameter wire conforming to CSA Standard G30.3, and is available in hot dipped galvanized finish, and stainless steel. The hot dipped galvanized finish conforms to the CSA CAN3-A370 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458g/m2/side
(1.5 oz/ft2/side) of zinc coating.

Insulation Support: The Insulation Support is manufactured from polyethylene. The Insulation Support is inserted over the L-Plate and pressed up against the insulation sheathing preventing the insulation from separating away from the backup wall. The friction fit between the Insulation Support and the L-Plate provides for the support of the insulation sheathing during construction, while the resistance provided to the Insulation Support by the V-Tie™, ensures a reliable, durable structural insulation support system upon installation of the V-Tie™.