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2.5 REINFORCEMENT
A. Expanded Steel mesh of Metex Block Mesh are
suitable mesh size, galvanized: manufactured in
accordance with BS EN
1. Provide metal lath that is 13658:1-2:2005 (ASTM C
fabricated from galvanized steel 847), internal and
1 sheets to BS EN 10142 - DX51D + Z external use. Its COMPLY
275, or ASTM A 653 G90. galvanized type are
2. Minimum density is to be 1.61 produced from coils in
Kg/m². accordance with BS EN
3. Metal lath shall be prefabricated in 10346:2009 (ASTM
coil form. Width of lath is to be 50 mm A653/A653M), formerly
less than nominal width of wall with BS EN 10142:1991, with
uniform 25mm recess from wall face coating type Z180-Z275
at both sides. (G60-G90). With
a. For 200 mm nominal wall width standard length of 50mtr
2.6 TIES AND
use 150-mm ANCHORS
wide coils. andFor Internal
100mtr and Metex
width's
4. Provide prefabricated pieces
A. Materials: Provide ties and for recommend
(80mm, GI wall
100mm, ties
corners and
anchors intersections.
specified in subsequent are produced
178mm, 200mm, from
paragraphs that are made from coils/sheets
250mm, under ASTM
300mm and
materials that comply with eight A653/A653M
350mm). are
and
subparagraphs below, unless manufactured into ties in
otherwise indicated. accordance with BS EN
845-1:2003
1. External Walls Anchors: Type 316 (Specification for
sheets to ASTM A 666 for anchors of ancillary components for
external walls. masonry. Wall ties,
2 tension straps, hanger COMPLY
2. Internal Walls Anchors: ASTM A and brackets), formerly
1008/A 1008M, Commercial Steel, BS 1243:1978
hot-dip galvanized after fabrication to (Specification for metal
comply with ASTM A 153/A 153M. ties for cavity
construction) and DD
140-2:1987
For External(Wall ties.
Metex
Recomemdation
recommend SS WallforTies
design of wall ties).
Grade BS EN 10088- Size:
100 to (formerly,
2:2005 250mm x ASTM
25 x
(2.0mm to 2.5mm).
A240 / A240M (ASTM
Grade 304) Size: 100 to
250mm x 25 x (2.0mm
to 2.5mm).
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B. Corrugated Metal Ties: Metal Metex recommend GI
strips not less than 22 mm wide Corrugated Wall ties,
with corrugations having a which are produced from
wavelength of 7.6 to 12.7mm and an coils/sheets under ASTM
amplitude of 1.5 to 2.5 mm made A653/A653M and are
from steel sheet, galvanized after manufactured into ties in
fabrication for exterior walls. Strips accordance with BS EN
3 shall be L-shaped with pre-opened 845-1:2003
holes in short less for pass of fixation (Specification for
fasteners. ancillary components for
masonry. Wall ties,
tension straps, hanger
and brackets), formerly
BS 1243:1978
(Specification for metal
ties for cavity
C. Flat Metal Ties: Same material and Metex recommend GI
dimensions as corrugated metal ties Flat Wall ties, which are
but of 1.00 mm thickness and flat produced from
profiles. coils/sheets under ASTM
A653/A653M and are
manufactured into ties in
accordance with BS EN
4 845-1:2003
(Specification for
ancillary components for
masonry. Wall ties,
tension straps, hanger
and brackets), formerly
BS 1243:1978
(Specification for metal
D. Partition Top anchors: 2.5-mm Metex
ties recommend
for using
cavity
thick metal plate with 10-mm Partition
construction) Top and AnchorDD
diameter metal rod 150 mm long which
140-2:1987 (Wall from
are produced ties.
welded to plate and with closed-end coils/sheets
Recomemdation underfor
plastic tube fitted over rod that allows BS1243 and DD 140
design of wall ties). Size: in
5 rod to move in and out of tube. Mild
100 toSteel
250mmand x 25are x
Fabricate from steel, hot-dip supplied
1mm. in a variety of
galvanized after fabrication. finishes, Pre-Galvanized,
1. For fire-rated masonry Hot-Dip GAlvanized or
assemblies provide anchors that do Stainless Steel (Grade
not interfere or influence or 304).
invalidate the fire rating of the fire- Metal Plate: 50 x 75mm
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2.2 METAL LATH

A. Expanded-Metal Lath: ASTM C A. Metex recomend GI
847 with ASTM A 653/A 653M, G90 Coil Lath , Complies with
(Z275), hot-dip galvanized zinc BS EN 13658-1 & 2:
coating. 2005(Formerly 1369:
Part 1:1987) and ASTM
1. Diamond-Mesh Lath: Self-furring C847. Galvanized Steel:
minimum 1.40 kg/sq. m. Grade BS EN
10346:2009 (formerly BS
EN 10142:1991) with
zinc coating from 180-
275 GSM (ASTM A653 /
A653M) have a width of
100mm to 300mm,
length of 50meter and
B. For with
100meter Internal
weightwe of
recommend
1.4kg/m². using our GI
Plaster Stop, Grade BS
EN 10346:2009 (formerly
6 BS EN 10142:1991) with COMPLY
zinc coating from 180-
275 GSM (ASTM A653 /
A653M). For External
we recommend using
our SS Plaster Stop,
Grade BS EN 10088-
2:2005 (formerly, ASTM
A240 / A240M (ASTM
Grade
C. 304/316)
For havingwe
Internal a
plaster depth of (10,
recommend using our GI 13,
16, 19 Beads,
Angle mm) and a length
Grade BS
of (3.0 metre).
EN 10346:2009 (formerly
BS EN 10142:1991) with
zinc coating from 180-
275 GSM (ASTM A653 /
A653M). For External
we recommend using
our SS Angle Beads,
Grade BS EN 10088-
2:2005 (formerly, ASTM
A240 / A240M (ASTM
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B. Control Joints: Install control joints Metex complies with

at locations to match locations of British Standard BS EN
control joints in supporting building 13658-1 & 2: 2005
element. (formerly 1369: Part 1:
7 1987) and ASTM C847. COMPLY
We recommend using
our GI Control Joint size
of 13mm x 3mtr.
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2.4 TIES AND ANCHORS

A. Materials: Provide ties and anchors As per your required
specified in this article that are made project standard, Metex
from materials that comply with the complies with these
following unless otherwise indicated. standards. (please
1 1. Stainless-Steel Wire: ASTM A 580/A refer to our catalogue COMPLY
580M, Type 316. page number 2)
2. Steel Sheet, Galvanized after
Fabrication: ASTM A 1008/A 1008M,
Commercial Steel, with ASTM A 153/A
153M, Class B coating.
3. Stainless-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 666,
Type 316.
4. Steel Plates, Shapes, and Bars: ASTM Block Tie and
B. Corrugated
A 36/A 36M. Metal Ties: Metal strips Debondinmg Tie with
not less than 22 mm wide with
5. Stainless-Steel Bars: ASTM A 276 or Rubber Sleeve can be
2 corrugations having a wavelength of 7.6 manufactured as per COMPLY
ASTM a 666, Type 304.
to 12.7 mm and an amplitude of 1.5 to the project standard
2.5 mm made from 1.59 mm-thick, and requirement.
stainless-steel sheet.
C. Wire Ties, General: Unless otherwise
indicated, size wire ties to extend at
least halfway through veneer but with
at least 16-mm cover on outside Cavity and Debonding
face. Outer ends of wires are bent 90 Tie with Rubber Sleeve
degrees and extend 50 mm parallel to can be manufactured
3 COMPLY
face of veneer. as per the project
standard and
D. Individual Wire Ties: Rectangular requirement.
units with closed ends and not less than
100 mm wide.
1. Z-shaped ties with ends bent 90 METEX Ladder Mesh
degrees to provide hooks not less than are designed to be
2.5
50 mmREINFORCEMENT
long may be used for masonry embedded in the
constructed
A. 1. Where from
wythes
soliddo
units.
not align, use horizontal mortar joints
adjustable ties with pintle-and-eye of masonry walls. It
4 COMPLY
connections having a maximum consists of two p arallel
adjustment of 32 mm. side rods with cross
rods at 16’’ (400mm)
2. Wire: Fabricate from 4.76- distances thus forming
mmdiameter, stainless-steel wire. a ladder configuration.
Sizes are: 100, 150 and
200mm x 4mm x 3mtr.
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B. Adjustable Anchors for Connecting to We recommend using
Structural Steel Framing: Provide our GI Vertical
anchors that allow vertical or Movement Tie which
5 horizontal adjustment but resist provides vertical COMPLY
tension and compression forces adjustment and resists
perpendicular to plane of wall. forces perpendicular to
wall plane.
1. Anchor Section for Welding to Steel
Frame: Crimped 6.35-mm- diameter,
stainless-steel wire. If retaining last
6 option in subparagraph below, note that NOT APPLICABLE
the MSJC Code does not allow ties
made from mill-galvanized wire for
interior use in spaces where humidity
2. Tie Section: Triangular-shaped wire 3 Holes Cavity Tie &
tie, sized to extend within 25 mm of Debonding Tie w/
7 masonry face, made from 4.76-mm Rubber Sleeve can be COMPLY
diameter, stainless-steel wire. manufactured as per
the project standard
and requirement.
C. Adjustable Anchors for Connecting Vertical Movement Tie
to Concrete: Provide anchors that Bolt can be
8 allow vertical or horizontal adjustment manufactured as per COMPLY
but resist tension and compression the project standard
forces perpendicular to plane of wall. and requirement.
1. Connector Section: Dovetail tabs
for inserting into dovetail slots in
concrete and attached to tie section;
formed from 1.59-mm- thick,
stainlesssteel sheet.
9 NOT APPLICABLE
a. 1.63-mmthick, galvanized sheet may
be used at interior walls unless
otherwise indicated.

2. Tie Section: Triangular-shaped wire

tie, sized to extend within 25 mm of