Wall Ties

[jar546]

According to IRC code R606.3.3 concerning the installation of wall ties, how much mortar coverage from the exposed face is required to cover the ends of the wall ties, and what is the minimum depth for embedding wall ties in a mortar bed for solid masonry units?

 

[classicT]

Tired of me answering yet another

2021 IRC R606.3.3 Installation of Wall Ties​

The installation of wall ties shall be as follows:​

1. The ends of wall ties shall be embedded in mortar joints. Wall ties shall have not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) mortar coverage from the exposed face.
2. Wall ties shall not be bent after being embedded in grout or mortar.
3. For solid masonry units, solid grouted hollow units, or hollow units in anchored masonry veneer, wall ties shall be embedded in mortar bed not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm).
4. For hollow masonry units in other than anchored masonry veneer, wall ties shall engage outer face shells by not less than 1/2 inch (13 mm).

5/8 inch minimum coverage and 1-1/2 inches minimum embedment.

 

[jar546]

Tired of me answering yet another

2021 IRC R606.3.3 Installation of Wall Ties​

The installation of wall ties shall be as follows:​

1. The ends of wall ties shall be embedded in mortar joints. Wall ties shall have not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) mortar coverage from the exposed face.
2. Wall ties shall not be bent after being embedded in grout or mortar.
3. For solid masonry units, solid grouted hollow units, or hollow units in anchored masonry veneer, wall ties shall be embedded in mortar bed not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm).
4. For hollow masonry units in other than anchored masonry veneer, wall ties shall engage outer face shells by not less than 1/2 inch (13 mm).

5/8 inch minimum coverage and 1-1/2 inches minimum embedment.

Ok thanks for all that hard work..