Description
Description
Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT4 Brick Veneer Ledger Connector Kit provides a code-compliant solution for securely attaching a deck ledger to a house with a brick veneer exterior.
Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Includes
- (4) Steel Ledger Plates
- (4) Compression Struts
- (1) Installation Guide
- (1) Installation Template
- (1) 1/4-in. Hex Driver
- (1) 3/8-in. Hex Driver
- (8) 14-in. Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG Tension Screws
- (26) Strong-Drive SD Connector Shear Screws
Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Features
- Allows for drilling through mortar joints
- Enables inspection/approval by building departments
- Accommodates a wide range of air gaps and brick sizes
- Minimizes penetrations through existing exterior water barriers
- Includes all necessary fasteners and installation guides
Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Applications
- Deck Construction: Securely attaches wood ledger to structural framing through brick veneer
- Retrofit Applications: Ideal for adding decks to existing houses with brick veneer exteriors
Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Installation Overview
- Use all specified fasteners provided in the kit
- Align the center hole of the installation guide with the mortar joint
- Drill through the center hole using a hammer drill and a 1 1/8" masonry drill bit
- Drill two 40° upward-angled holes using the guide
- Mark placement of each plate on the ledger board
- Thread the compression strut into the back of the ledger plate
- Install plates on the ledger and attach with Strong-Drive SD Connector screws
- Place the ledger board against the brick veneer and install Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG screws
Simpson BVLZ-KT4 Specifications
| Material | 12 Gauge Carbon Steel |
| Finish | ZMAX Coating |
| Weight | 12 lb |
| For Treated Lumber | Yes |
NOTE: Ensure all specified fasteners are used and installed correctly to achieve published load values
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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