47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

m Install ties as the brick is laid so that the ties are properlyaligned with the mortar joints.m Locate ties within 8 inches of door and window openings, andwithin 12 inches of the top of veneer sections.m Although corrugated ties are not recommended, if used, bendthe ties at a 90-degree angle at the nail head to minimize tieflexing when the ties are loaded in tension or compression(Figure 3-50).Figure 3-50:Bend ties at nail headsm Embed ties in joints so that the mortar completelyencapsulates the ties. Embed a minimum of 1½ inches intothe bed joint, with a minimum mortar cover of 5 / 8-inch to theoutside face of the wall (see Figure 3-51).Figure 3-51:Tie embedmentMAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind3-63