The Slotted Flat-Plate component is manufactured from 16 gauge (1.61 mm [0.063"] thick) sheet metal conforming to ASTM A570, and is available in hot dipped galvanized finish (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370, ACI/ASCE/ TMS/518 and U.B.C. and ASTM A123 requirement of 401 g/m2/side [1.31 oz/ft2/side] of zinc coating), and stainless steel.

The length of the Slotted Flat-Plate can vary to accommodate stud widths (S), of 92 (3.6"), 102 (4"), 152 (6") and 203 mm (8"), and insulation plus membrane plus gypsum sheathing thickness (IG), of 0 (0") to 127 mm (5").

The stud width dimension (S), should be the same as the actual stud width for easy and proper Slotted Flat-Plate placement (i.e., install the end of the Slotted Flat-Plate flush with the interior face of the stud).

Thermal bridging reducing holes are incorporated within the insulation thickness portion of the Slotted Flat-Plate. A 5.8 mm (0.23") wide by 35 mm (1.4") long slot is utilized to attach the V-Tie™ component to the Slotted Flat Plate component.

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 (conforming to CSA CAN3-A370 and ASTM A153 requirement of 458 g/m2/side [1.5 oz/ft2/side] of zinc coating), and stainless steel. The legs of the V-Tie™ are mortared into place at the centerline of the brick veneer.

Insulation Support The Insulation Support is manufactured from polyethylene and is optionally used to secure the sheet insulation in place.

See Figure 4 -
Slotted Side Mounting Rap-Tie without Insulation Support

See Figure 5 -
Slotted Side Mounting Rap-Tie with Insulation Support