Masonry Magazine December 2007 Page. 34
CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS
The newest buzz words of green and sustainable have been linked with masonry itself for a number of years because of masonry's local manufacture, recyclability, thermal mass characteristics and obvious history of longevity. Today, masonry units come in all different types, sizes and shapes. These newer products add even greater design flexibility with masonry, but also create the need for anchoring systems that have the adjustability to work with multiple type units in a single-wall design. While the masonry unit has always been considered green and sustainable, only recently have the wire reinforcing and anchoring systems followed suit to promote themselves as environmentally friendly with many products being made with.
PRODUCT WATCH
CoreLock by Wire-Bond to the Rescue
Wire-Bond, manufacturer of masonry wall reinforcing, anchors and accessories, recently introduced the CoreLock series of rebar positioners. The CoreLock Rebar Positioner fits inside the wall reinforcing and down into the CMU core. This recess of 1 1/4-inch into the core, as well as the diagonal design of the positioner, secures it down in the core. Once installed, it cannot be bumped or misaligned. Placement of the rebar in the middle of the core is assured, which results in labor savings.
Different styles are available to suit the needs of most wall sizes and applications. The figure-8 design is available for six- through 12-inch blocks. Double figure-8 designs are available for multiple bars. The Big O Positioner has a larger hole that can help simplify lapping, while keeping the rebar centered.
Positioners are packaged in a tangle-proof box for easy installation on the job. Available in mill galvanized, hot dipped and stainless steel. For more information, visit www.wirebond.com.
SUSTAINABLE
HOHMANN AND BARNARD, INC
HOHMANN & BARNARD'S FLEX-FLASH® EDGE FLASHING SYSTEM
FLEXFLASH New! FDGF INTEGRATED COPPER DRIP EDGE FLASHING!
Membrane flashing materials are typically too resilient to bend into a lasting drip edge when projecting beyond the face of the wall. H&B solves this problem by embedding a narrow copper strip into the edge of Flex-Flash flashing. Flex-Flash Edge can then be easily formed on site into a typical 3/8-1/2" drip-edge that will endure.
HOHMANN & BARNARD'S MIGHTY-LOKM HIGH STRENGTH! ADJUSTABLE JOINT REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM
New! PINTLES ARE FLATTENED AND SERRATED FOR SUPERIOR BONDING WITH MORTAR
* LARGE DIAMETER EYELETS AND PINTLES AFFORD USAGE WHERE HIGH STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS ARE PRESENT AND STANDARD EYELETS AND PINTLES WOULD FAIL INCLUDING EXTRA-WIDE CAVITY CONDITIONS ALSO DESIGNED FOR USAGE WHERE STANDARD EYELETS AND PINTLES WOULD FAIL DUE TO GREATER THAN NORMAL MISALIGNMENT OF MORTAR JOINTS BETWEEN THE 2 WYTHES
* ROUNDED EYELETS ENGAGE PINTLES SNUGLY IN CONFORMANCE WITH EXISTING CODES (LESS THAN 1/16" MECHANICAL PLAY). NO OBLONG-SHAPED EYELETS AS FOUND ON OTHER SYSTEMS
* AWNILABLE TRUSS STYLE (#170-ML) OR LADDER STYLE (#270-ML)
* EYELETS ARE 4-POINT WELDED TO REINFORCEMENT (3-POINT WELD FOR LADDER STYLE) AND EMBEDDED DEEPER INTO THE MORTAR JOINT THAN CONVENTIONAL BUTT-WELDED SYSTEMS