Masonry Magazine December 2010 Page. 23
INNOVATIVE MASONRY ANCHORING SOLUTIONS
Dependable and Affordable Brick Ties and Anchors Made in America.
CTP has engineered anchor performance solutions for claddings of brick and stone.
Veneer Anchor System for Optimum Air Barrier Integrity.
CTP-16 Optimum Spacing Single Screw Attachment Hot Dipped or Stainless Steel From 0 to 4 Insulation Capabilities.
It wasn't until 1678, when Prince Rupert installed an elevated grate in his fireplace, that the airflow and venting system of the fireplace was dramatically improved. In 1795, Count Rumford established proper construction techniques and dimensions for masonry fireplaces. The Rumford Fireplace design is still the basic foundation for the modern masonry fireplace. During the next 200 years, tens of millions of masonry fireplaces were constructed across this country.
The wood burning masonry fireplace has a long and storied history. In the 1930s, millions of Americans gathered around their crackling fireplaces to listen to President Roosevelt and his famous "Fireside Chats." Over the years, the masonry fireplace has been the backdrop for holiday celebrations, weddings and romantic winter evenings. However, things are about to change. More history is currently unfolding that could literally put an end to the wood burning masonry fireplace as we know it.
According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wood smoke emissions currently are one of the most significant health risks in the United States. While stricter regulatory standards for wood burning fireplaces have helped to reduce particulate emissions, 20 million unregulated wood burning masonry fireplaces still exist that continue to pollute the air we breathe. According to the EPA, these 20 million fireplaces are producing thousands of tons of deadly particulates annually.
Unfortunately, unlike hundred-foot-high industrial smoke stacks, wood burning fireplace emissions are released at elevations about 15 feet above local.
CTP Wall Tie Multi-Functional Wall Ties For Standard or Seismic Veneer Anchoring Applications Quality Stone Anchors.
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CTP L-Strap Anchor CTP U-Strap Anchor CTP Z-Strap Anchor CTP J-Bolt Convenient 25 Piece Box Quantities CTP Eye-Bolt.
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