Masonry Magazine May 2011 Page. 32
CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS
investment. Second, we cannot become complacent with alternative material construction products intended to replicate the masonry "look," yet fall far below the performance benefits of authentic masonry.
Ripley: We feel that the future of the masonry/construction industries is bright, but challenging. The industry has the most visually appealing product for veneers, no contest. Our history of providing products that endure all types of weather conditions, fire and most seismic reactions are proof of a long-lasting, superior product.
Unfortunately, during an extended slow period, companies have to make some tough decisions. Keeping your core group intact is essential in surviving now and in the future. It may mean taking work at lower margins or working in areas that are further from home, but it is a must to continue to generate revenues with key personnel to survive. IMAS
CTP Product File
Steve Getz, owner and president of Construction Tie Products (CTP), discusses a few of the company's offerings.
"Restoration anchors that stabilize masonry and stone facades is a product group addressing supplemental anchoring requirements that may be encountered by an existing masonry facade. The goal is to preserve the existing masonry or stone by fortifying the anchoring requirements. CTP has a number of product possibilities to suit the variety of masonry design situations, including helical-shaped anchors, repair anchors and dimensional stone panel face anchors.
Stone anchors for new construction can be custom designed by CTP or supplied based on existing details. The typical stone anchors are intended to resist wind loads and support the weight of a stone panel in some cases. Stainless Steel straps, eyebolts and J bolts provide a comprehensive selection for the typical stone anchorage applications.
CTP's adjustable wall tie, the CTP-16 product line, is designed for use with or without insulated cavity walls and can be spaced at the maximum limits of the masonry code, which reduces tie requirements by one-third of conventional pintle plate or v-base plate and triangle tie designs, and is installed with a single fastener. The result is a wall tie system that provides significant out-of-plane stiffness for optimum veneer deflection limits; ultimate tension and compression characteristics that complement the out-of-plane behavior; and a masonry tie system that creates half the breaches in an air barrier than conventional ties.
The CTP-5801 veneer tie assembly is a significant wall tie assembly for the addition of new brick veneers to existing masonry, or concrete veneers that do not incorporate insulation. They are vertically adjustable up to 3". The channel base plate design is strong and provides significant stiffness to the tie assembly, and the tie is assembled with a corrosion-resistant masonry fastener that allows for versatile building connection materials. Also the low profile can fit a 5/8" collar joint for new veneer additions.
The CTP Masonry Fastener is a torque-activated assembly with a hex head finish, produced in either zinc plated or stainless steel for compatible material connections.
Accessories: The CTP-MAD-2000 is a stainless steel alignment anchor, which maintains in-plane alignment of masonry walls at expansion joints. The CTP-IRP-20 and CTP-IRP-50 are steel Insulation Retainer Plates for retaining insulation board." IMAS
How Fast is FAST?
The FAST™ - (FERO Angle Support Technology) system allows for faster, lower-cost shelf angle installations.
The FAST™ system:
* Eliminates the Need for Welded Connections
* Accommodates Construction Tolerances
* Accommodates Large Cavities
* Allows for Continuous Vapor Barrier and Insulation
* Saves Money - Can be Installed by One Trade
* Allows for Last Minute Adjustments
FERO
Engineered Masonry Connectors and Accessories
www.ferocorp.com
For technical inquiries please contact Michael Hatzinikolas Ph.D., P.Eng. President of FERO at (780) 455-5098 or engineering@feracorp.com. To view our complete line of products and to review animated installation procedures, as well as to find dealers in your area or to become a dealer please visit our website.
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