The Slotted Stud Tie (Type I) was developed for brick veneer steel stud wall construction where significant differential movement between the veneer and the steel stud backup wall is expected, such as high walls or multi-storey buildings with full height veneer. The Slotted Stud Tie (Type I) allows for up to 50 mm (2") of construction adjustability and differential movement between the veneer and the backup wall.

Note that as the Slotted Stud Tie (Type I) is only capable of transferring forces perpendicular to the wall and not parallel to the wall, composite action cannot be achieved between the masonry veneer and the steel stud backup wall. For the design of shear connected brick veneered steel stud wall systems (i.e. composite wall construction), see Fero Stud Shear™ Connector.