The Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Brick Veneer Ledger Connector Kit from Simpson delivers a code-compliant, tested solution for safely attaching a wood ledger to structural framing through an existing brick veneer exterior - making it possible to add a deck to a home without removing or replacing large sections of brick veneer. Each kit includes a steel ledger plate, a compression strut, installation guide, installation template, hex drivers, Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws, and Strong-Drive SD Connector shear screws, so every component needed for a complete, inspectable retrofit installation arrives together. The tension screws pass through the mortar joints into the structural framing, while the compression strut transfers compression forces from the ledger plate to the rim joist, allowing the ledger to hang freely without bearing on the brick veneer.

Key Features

• Drilling through mortar joints - eliminates the need to disturb or remove individual bricks, keeping the existing facade intact throughout installation.
• Code-compliant, tested design - enables inspection and approval by building departments in a retrofit construction application, giving homeowners and contractors confidence in a by-the-book deck addition.
• Accommodates a wide range of air gaps and brick sizes - provides flexibility to work with varied veneer assemblies without custom modifications or additional hardware.
• Minimizes penetrations through existing exterior water barriers - reduces the risk of moisture intrusion by limiting the number of points where the building envelope is breached.
• 12-gauge steel construction - delivers structural durability suited to the load demands of a deck ledger connection in an exterior application.
• ZMAX galvanized connectors - the ZMAX coating offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications, protecting the connector over the long term.
• Dual-protection fastener system - tension screws carry a Class 55 HDG rating and shear screws feature a double-barrier SD9 coating, pairing the right corrosion protection to each fastener's specific structural role.
• Complete kit with template and drivers included - the installation template and hex drivers remove guesswork from layout and fastening, supporting accurate, repeatable results across the full installation.

Why This Product

• A viable alternative to a freestanding deck - by enabling a direct ledger attachment through brick veneer, this connector system avoids the added material and labor costs that come with building a fully independent deck structure.
• Retrofit-ready without major demolition - the engineered design installs without removing large sections of brick veneer or compromising the exterior water barrier, keeping the project scope manageable and the home protected throughout.
• Inspection-ready from the start - because the BVLZ system is a tested, code-compliant solution, contractors and homeowners can move through the permit and inspection process with documentation to back the installation rather than relying on field-engineered workarounds.
• Corrosion protection matched to exterior demands - ZMAX galvanized steel connectors paired with HDG and double-barrier-coated fasteners address the real-world moisture and chemical exposure that deck ledger hardware faces, reducing the risk of premature corrosion in exterior and treated-wood environments.

Specifications

• MPN: BVLZ-KT4
• Gauge: 12
• Coating: ZMAX
• Finish: ZMAX
• Pack Quantity: 4 BVLZ kits
• Country of Origin: United States

What's Included

• (4) steel ledger plates
• (4) compression struts
• Installation guide
• Installation template
• 1/4-in. hex driver
• 3/8-in. hex driver
• (8) 14-in. Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws
• (26) Strong-Drive SD Connector shear screws

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector work?

The two tension screws pass through the mortar joints into the structural framing, while the compression strut transfers compression forces from the ledger plate to the rim joist. This design enables the ledger to hang freely without bearing on the brick veneer.

Do I need to remove brick veneer to install the BVLZ-KT4?

No. The BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector is specifically engineered to install without having to remove or replace large sections of brick veneer, and it minimizes penetrations through existing exterior water barriers.

Will this connector meet building department requirements?

Yes. The BVLZ is a code-compliant, tested solution that enables inspection and approval by building departments in a retrofit construction application, making it a viable alternative to building a free-standing deck.

What corrosion protection do the connectors and fasteners offer?

The 12-gauge steel connectors feature ZMAX galvanization for extra corrosion resistance suited to exterior and treated-wood applications. The tension screws carry a Class 55 HDG coating (SDWH27), and the shear screws feature an SD9 double-barrier coating.

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