Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT1 Brick Veneer Ledger Connector is a code-compliant, tested connector kit engineered to safely attach a wood ledger to structural framing through an existing brick veneer exterior - making it possible to add a deck without removing or replacing large sections of brick veneer. Built from 12-gauge steel with a ZMAX galvanized finish for superior corrosion resistance, this kit delivers a reliable, inspection-ready solution for retrofit deck construction on homes with brick veneer siding.
Key Features
- Allows for drilling through the mortar joints
- Enables inspection/approval by building departments in a retrofit construction application
- Accommodates a wide range of air gaps and brick sizes
- Minimizes penetrations through existing exterior water barriers
- Made from 12-gauge steel
- Connectors - ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Fasteners - SDWH27, Class 55 HDG; SD9 double-barrier coating
- Designed so the two tension screws pass through the mortar into the structural framing
- Compression strut transfers compression forces from the ledger plate to the rim joist, enabling the ledger to hang freely without bearing on the brick veneer
- Provides a viable alternative to building a free-standing deck
Specifications
- MPN: BVLZ-KT1
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Coating/Finish: ZMAX
- Gauge: 12
- Country of Origin: United States
What's Included
Each pack contains (1) BVLZ-KT1 Brick Veneer Ledger Connector, a steel ledger plate, compression strut, installation guide, two 14-in. Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws and six Strong-Drive SD Connector shear screws.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the BVLZ-KT1 attach a deck ledger to a brick veneer home?
- The BVLZ-KT1 uses two 14-in. Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws that pass through the mortar joints into the structural framing of the house. A compression strut then transfers compression forces from the steel ledger plate to the rim joist, allowing the ledger to hang freely without bearing on the brick veneer itself.
- Do I need to remove brick veneer to install the BVLZ-KT1?
- No. The BVLZ-KT1 is specifically designed to install without having to remove or replace large sections of brick veneer, and it minimizes penetrations through existing exterior water barriers.
- Is the BVLZ-KT1 code-compliant and approved for inspections?
- Yes. The BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector is a code-compliant, tested solution. It is designed to enable inspection and approval by building departments in a retrofit construction application.
- What makes the BVLZ-KT1 suitable for exterior and treated-wood applications?
- The connector features a ZMAX galvanized finish, which provides extra corrosion resistance specifically suited for exterior environments and contact with treated wood. The included fasteners also carry enhanced protective coatings - the SDWH27 screws are Class 55 HDG and the SD9 screws feature a double-barrier coating.
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