This is the fourth Anchor Anatomy 101 blog post focusing on anchor systems. The goal of each post is to review anchor components, installation processes, and common applications to help you make informed anchor selection decisions based on your project’s unique requirements. The prior Anchor Anatomy 101 blog post focused on wedge type anchors. This blog post “drills down” into helical wall ties.
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Attaching a Deck Ledger to a Home Through Brick or Masonry Veneer — the BVLZ Solution
Brick or masonry veneer has traditionally posed a problem to homeowners and contractors seeking to attach a deck to a home without removing large portions of the veneer or siding. No longer is that the case, thanks to the innovative BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector from Simpson Strong-Tie. In this post, Rachel Holland, P.E., an R&D structural engineer at Simpson Strong-Tie, explains the research and insights that went into testing and developing this revolutionary connector.
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