| SLOTTED
RAP-TIE SYSTEM
The Slotted Rap-Tie System consists of a Slotted L-Plate,
a V-Tie™ and an Insulation Support (optional). See
Figures 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Lateral loads applied to
the brick veneer are transferred through the V-Tie™ to
the Slotted L-Plate, which bears onto and is fastened to
the structural backup wall, as shown in Figures 4 and 5,
for attachment directly to the steel studs and on top of
the protected drywall respectively. Note that “protected
drywall” is defined by CSA Standard
CAN3-A370 “Connectors for Masonry”, ACI/ASCE/TMS/518
and U.B.C.
The vertically orientated slot in the Slotted L-Plate
through which the V-Tie™ is placed provides for 30
mm (1.2”)
of construction adjustability and differential movement between
the masonry veneer and the structural backup wall system.
The
Slotted Rap-Tie can accommodate a range of insulation thickness
of 0 (0”) to 105 mm (4”), and air space
width of 25 mm (1”) and greater. For thicker insulation
verification of structural performance is required. Please
contact Fero. |
