The last 2 inches (51 mm) of each wire leg shall have a right-angle bend. This tie shall be a loop having legs not less than 15 inches (381 mm) in length bent so that the tie will lie in the stone veneer mortar joint. There shall be provided not less than a 0.1055-inch (2.68 mm) corrosion-resistant wire tie, or approved equal, threaded through the exposed loops for every 2 square feet (0.2 m 2) of stone veneer. The legs of the loops shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in length bent at right angles and laid in the mortar joint, and spaced so that the eyes or loops are 12 inches (305 mm) maximum on center in both directions. With concrete or masonry backing, anchor ties shall be not less than 0.1055-inch (2.68 mm) corrosion-resistant wire, or approved equal, formed beyond the base of the backing.Where exterior porches, decks or stairs attach to a wall or floor assembly of wood-frame construction.Īnchored stone veneer units not exceeding 10 inches (254 mm) in thickness shall be anchored directly to masonry, concrete or to stud construction by one of the following methods:.Continuously above all projecting wood trim.Under and at the ends of masonry, wood or metal copings and sills.

At the intersection of chimneys or other masonry construction with frame or stucco walls, with projecting lips on both sides under stucco copings.In accordance with FMA/AAMA 100, FMA/AAMA 200, FMA/WDMA 250, FMA/AAMA/WDMA 300 or FMA/AAMA/WDMA 400. In accordance with other approved methods. In accordance with the flashing design or method of a registered design professional. Openings using pan flashing shall also incorporate flashing or protection at the head and sides. Pan flashing shall be sealed or sloped in such a manner as to direct water to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water-resistive barrier for subsequent drainage. Where flashing instructions or details are not provided, pan flashing shall be installed at the sill of exterior window and door openings. The fenestration manufacturer's installation and flashing instructions, or for applications not addressed in the fenestration manufacturer's instructions, in accordance with the flashing manufacturer's instructions. Flashing at exterior window and door openings shall be installed in accordance with one or more of the following: Flashing at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water-resistive barrier for subsequent drainage.

Garage basement with breakaway walls