Supposed to be in the studs.

http://www.bia.org/

See the many technical notes. Note also that the corrugated ties used
almost all the time on residential jobs are not recommended.




"HA HA Budys Here" wrote in message
...
From: "Art"


As some one in the construction business of sorts (an architect) I wanted
to
give you something to consider.

As I'm sure you know, brick is supposed to be tied to the studs of a
house.
After they frame a house and put up the sheathing, they usually (at least
in
my area) cover the house with tyvac or some other brand paper.

Have you ever seen them mark the position of the studs as they put up the
paper? I've never seen it once. Never. So how the heck can the masons be
putting the brick ties into the studs. Answer..... they don't unless
they
randomly hit one once in a while. Basically all these brick veneered
houses
are not being built properly and its a crime, in my opinion.

I don't think it's supposed to be tied into the actual studs - they
usually
just nail the ties to the sheathing. Whe weight of the bricks is supposed
to be
carried by the foundation lip.