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Masonry Veneer Anchored To Wood Backing

Veneer shall be attached with any anchor permitted in Section 2.7. Attach each anchor to wood studs or wood framing with a corrosion-resistant 8d common nail, or fasteneer with equivalent or greater pullout strength. For corrugated sheet metal anchors, locate the nail or fastener within 1/2 in. (13 mm) of the 90 deg bend in the anchor. 

Maintain a maximum distance between the inside face of the veneer and outside face of the solid sheathing of 1 in. (25 mm) when corrugated anchors are used. Maintain a maximum distance between the inside face of the veneer and the wood stud or wood framing of 4-1/2 in (114 mm) when other anchors are used. Maintain a 1 in. (25 mm) minimum air space.

Masonry Veneer Anchored To Steel Backing

Attach veneer with adjustable anchors. Attach each anchor to steel framing with corrosion-resistance screws that have a minimum nominal shank diameter of 0.190 in. (4.8 mm).

Cold-formed steel framing shall be corrosion resistant and have a minimum base metal thickness of 0.043 in. (18 ga) (1.1 mm). 

Maintain a 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) maximum distance between the inside face of the veneer and the steel framing. Maintain a 1 in. (25 mm) minimum air space. 

Masonry Veneer Anchored To Masonry Or Concrete Backing

Attach veneer to masonry backing with wire anchors, adjustable anchors, or joint reinforcement. Attach veneer to concrete backing with adjustable anchors.

Maintain a 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) maximum distance between the inside face of the veneer and the outside face of the masonry or concrete backing. maintain a 1 in. (25 mm) minimum air space.