What is a masonry tie?

What is a masonry tie? Masonry connectors can be classified as wall ties, anchors or fasteners. Wall ties connect one masonry wythe to an adjacent wythe. Anchors connect masonry to a structural support or frame. Fasteners connect an appliance to masonry. Are brick ties necessary? Masonry to masonry: The code requires that masonry walls consisting … Continue reading What is a masonry tie?