Patent Application
20230086300
When buildings deteriorate because of aging and/or are damaged by water, including flooding, the building materials (e.g., exterior walls) can become damaged and contaminated with dirt, debris, and various types of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi (e.g., mold). If materials become damaged beyond repair or cannot be adequately cleaned and disinfected, they are typically replaced. For buildings including brick foundations or veneer, it can be difficult or impossible to secure replacement building materials using typical construction procedures.
For the reasons stated above and for other reasons stated below, which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the present specification, there is a need in the art for retrofit brick ties.
The above-mentioned problems associated with prior devices are addressed by embodiments of the disclosure and will be understood by reading and understanding the present specification. The following summary is made by way of example and not by way of limitation. It is merely provided to aid in understanding some of the aspects of the invention.
In one embodiment, a retrofit brick tie includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first aperture and a second aperture. Each of the first and second apertures is configured and arranged to receive a fastener. The second end includes a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening. Each of the first and second elongated openings is configured and arranged to receive an adhesive.
In one embodiment, a method of installing a retrofit brick tie includes obtaining a retrofit brick tie, which includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first aperture and a second aperture. Each of the first and second apertures is configured and arranged to receive a fastener. The second end includes a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening. Each of the first and second elongated openings is configured and arranged to receive an adhesive. A bore is created in an interior surface of a brick structure, the bore is filled with an adhesive, and the second end is inserted into the bore so that the adhesive fills in the elongated openings and the first end extends outward from the interior surface. The adhesive is allowed to cure. A stud is positioned proximate the interior surface, and a fastener is inserted through each of the first and second apertures and into the stud thereby securing the stud to the brick structure.
The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of embodiments and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments and together with the description serve to explain principles of embodiments. Other embodiments and many of the intended advantages of embodiments will be readily appreciated as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description. In accordance with common practice, the various described features are not drawn to scale but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to the present disclosure. Reference characters denote like elements throughout the Figures and the text.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. In this regard, directional terminology, such as “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “leading,” “trailing,” etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the Figure(s) being described. Because components of embodiments can be positioned in a number of different orientations, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and mechanical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
Embodiments of the disclosure generally provide a retrofit brick tie comprising an elongate member having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first aperture and a second aperture, and each of the first and second apertures is configured and arranged to receive a fastener. The second end includes a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening, and each of the first and second elongated openings is configured and arranged to receive an adhesive. The second end is configured and arranged to be inserted into an aperture in an interior surface of a brick structure and the first end is configured and arranged to be secured to a stud with the fasteners when the stud is positioned proximate the interior surface.
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In this embodiment, the apertures 103a, 103b, and 103c in the first end 102 are round and the elongated openings 105a, 105b, and 105c in the second end 104 are oval slots. Preferably, the round apertures are 3/16 inch in diameter and are spaced approximately ¾ inch apart from center. Preferably, the first aperture 103a is approximately 3/16 inch from an end surface of the first end 102. Preferably, the oval slots are approximately 3/16 inch by approximately ¾ inch and are spaced approximately ¼ inch apart. Preferably, the first elongated opening 105a is approximately 3/16 inch from an end surface of the second end 104. Preferably, the third aperture 103c and the third elongated opening 105c are approximately 2⅜ inches apart forming a middle portion of the elongate member 101. It is recognized that any suitable dimensions can be used.
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In this embodiment, the apertures in the first ends of the brick ties 100 and 200 are similarly configured. The elongated openings 205a, 205b, and 205c in the second end 204 are preferably C-shaped cuts forming the elongated openings and forming tabs or barbs extending outward from one or both sides of the second end 204. Other suitable shaped cuts can be used.
Generally, this is a retrofit brick tie that is installed from the inside of an existing building to the back side (interior surface) of the existing masonry veneer. The second end is configured and arranged to be inserted into an aperture or bore in an interior surface of a brick structure, and the first end is configured and arranged to be secured to a stud with fasteners when the stud is positioned proximate the interior surface. The brick structure includes at least first and second bricks interconnected with mortar, and the aperture or bore could be in either one of the bricks or the mortar.
The brick tie 200 is shown installed on an example building structure 300 to interconnect a brick structure and a stud 305 in
To install an embodiment retrofit brick tie, for example brick tie 200 installed on an example building structure 300 as illustrated in
Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that a variety of alternate and/or equivalent implementations may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown and described without departing from the scope of the present invention. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the specific embodiments discussed herein. Therefore, it is intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/246,393, filed Sep. 21, 2021, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63246393 | Sep 2021 | US |
