NBL Spacers

NBL Spacers align to the CMU cross webs and provide uniform spacing between veneer wall assemblies.

Since the spacer attaches to the wire at 8” intervals, the spacer itself sets the bond. Bond is being established because there are spacers that point downward into the head joints of the course below. Also, the spacer elevates the wire towards the center of what would be the mortar bed.

The NBL spacer is used in conjunction with the welded ladder wire reinforcement. This reinforcement aligns itself with the cross rod intersections which are spaced at exactly 8” centers, allowing for clearance on the block cores to install rebar reinforcement.

This spacing allows for both stacked and running bond applications. Used in masonry veneer walls, this is beneficial in providing additional protection against problems arising from thermal expansion and contraction. It also allows for a more uniform distribution of lateral forces. To make the installation of continuous wire more user-friendly than ever, the spacer is snapped right onto the continuous wire.

The spacer is useful in creating “pockets” in every other course in a walls to later accept blocks being tied into them. This can be very time consuming. As one could imagine, placing a block exactly above another, two courses down is a task in itself. The spacer design speeds up the process considerably. The ease of positioning each block can dramatically reduce the production time.

• Elevation of wire in joint insures total mortar encapsulation of wire.
• Saves considerable time and money.
• Does not require highly experienced mason.
• Insures precise alignment of CMUs.
• Offers speed with stability.
• Provides cantilever support.
• Delivered attached to ladder wire Reinforcement.

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