Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate: The Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate is manufactured from 16 gauge sheet steel [1.367 mm (0.0538”) minimum base steel thickness] and is available in both hot-dip galvanized finish and stainless steel. The weight of hot-dip galvanized finish is not less than 460 g/m2/side (1.5 oz/ft2/side), and satisfies the requirements of CSA A370 (which references ASTM A123), ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602 (which references ASTM A153, Class B), and the International Codes (which reference ASTM A153, Class B). The incorporation of holes through the body of the Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate minimizes thermal conductivity through the tie system.

The overall length of the Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate is 18 mm (0.7”) longer than the specification length (L). The specification length is the total distance between the exterior face of the insulation and the exterior face of the component of the structural backing to which the Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate is fastened/bears. The Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate is available in standard specification lengths (L) of 0 (0”), 28 (1.1”), 41 (1.6”), 54 (2.1”), 67 (2.6”), 79 (3.1”), 92 (3.6”) and 105 (4.1”) mm. Intermediate sizes are also available.

V-Tie™: The V-Tie™ is manufactured from 4.76 mm (0.19”) diameter wire and is available in both hot-dip galvanized finish and stainless steel. The weight of hot-dip galvanized finish is not less than 460 g/m2 (1.5 oz/ft2) and satisfies the requirements of CSA A370 (which references ASTM A123), ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602 (which references ASTM A153, 458 g/m2) and the International Codes (which reference ASTM A153, Class B, 458 g/m2).

The V-Tie™ is available in a variety of standard lengths to accommodate different specified thicknesses of masonry veneer and design widths of air space. Varying lengths of V-Tie™ also facilitate in-situ adjustment normal to the structural backing (to accommodate construction tolerances) where the constructed width of air space differs from the design width of air space. Standard lengths of V-Tie™ include 60 mm (2.4”), 80 mm (3.1”), 100 mm (3.9”), 120 mm (4.7”), 140 mm (5.5”), 160 mm (6.3”), 180 mm (7.1”), 200 mm (7.9”), 225 mm (8.9”) and 250 mm (9.8”).

Insulation Support: The Insulation Support is manufactured from polyethylene. It is pressed over the outboard end of the L-Plate tightly against the cavity insulation to prevent the insulation from separating from the structural backing/air barrier. The friction fit between the Insulation Support and the Slotted Heavy Duty L-Plate restrains the insulation during construction which is commonly installed in advance of the exterior masonry wythe. Subsequent installation of the V-Tie™ sandwiches the Insulation Support between the insulation and V-Tie™, thereby locking the Insulation Support in place and ensuring a reliable and permanent insulation support system.

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