structure, and fasteners are for attachments to
masonry. The anchors and ties specified in this
paragraph are primarily used to laterally tie
masonry veneer to backup elements. Anchors and ties
not incorporated in the design will be deleted. If
special anchors or ties are required by the design,
they will be specified to meet the necessary
requirements.
Wire ties, centering devices, and joint
reinforcement are available with three weights of
zinc coating and are recommended for the following
types of exposure:
Wt. of Coating in
Exposure
Finish
Gram Per Sq. Meter
for 9 ga wire
Joint reinforcement,
ASTM A 641/A 641M
100
interior walls
Class 1
Wire ties or anchors in
ASTM A 641/A 641M
270
exterior, completely
Class 3
embedded in mortar or grout
Wire ties or anchors in
ASTM A 153/A 153M
540
exterior walls not
Class B
completely embedded in mortar
or grout
Joint reinforcement in
ASTM A 641/A 641M
540
exterior walls or interior
Class B
walls exposed to moist
environments (e.g. natatoria
and food processing)
Wt. of Coating in
Exposure
Finish
Oz. Per Sq. Foot
for 9 ga wire
Joint reinforcement,
ASTM A 641/A 641M
.35
interior walls
Class 1
Wire ties or anchors in
ASTM A 641/A 641M
.90
exterior, completely
Class 3
embedded in mortar or grout
Wire ties or anchors in
ASTM A 153/A 153M
1.80
exterior walls not
Class B
completely embedded in mortar
or grout
Joint reinforcement in
ASTM A 641/A 641M
1.80
exterior walls or interior
Class B
walls exposed to moist
environments (e.g. natatoria
and food processing)
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