The POS-I-TIE® is a two piece system for attaching Brick Veneer to various existing backups. It incorporates a barrel-screw piece which allows easy installation using an ordinary drill with a special chuck adapter.

For backups with insulation or gypsum board, the screw penetrates the insulation, screws into the backup, and then prevents moisture penetration by sealing the hole in the insulation with a neoprene washer.

NOTICE - DON’T BE FOOLED BY FALSE CLAIMS: The Pos-I-Tie® System utilizes a single washer at the exterior insulation. This system has been fully tested by The Thompson & Lichtner Company, Inc. proving no air or moisture penetration. This system has been in the marketplace for 20 years without failure. There is no need for an inner washer at the Dens-glass.  For testing results, please Click Here.

The barrel makes a positive contact with the backup wall transferring all compression and tension loads to the backup wall and not to the insulation/gypsum board.

The screws are a part of the system; therefore, no inferior screws can be substituted. The barrel is manufactured of ZAMAC 3 - a 92% zinc alloy. The screws are heat treated and Stalgard® coated for maximum corrosion resistance.

Wire ties are available in Hotdip Galvanized After Fabrication or Stainless Steel.

*Longer self-drilling screws are available for applications using plywood over steel studs.

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Pos-I-Tie™ Instruction Sheet in PDF Format

Pos-I-Tie® Architectural Submittal Sheet in PDF Format

Massachusetts Energy Code Compliance Information

Specification MSWord

Specification PDF

• Seven barrel lengths for various sheathing thickness:

  • 5/8" (for 1/2" & 5/8" gypsum board)
  • 1" (for 1" insulation)
  • 1 1/2" (for 1" insulation with gypsum board)
  • 2" (for 2" insulation)
  • 2 1/2" (for 2" insulation with gypsum board)
  • 3" (for 2-1/2" insulation with gypsum board)
  • 3 1/2" (for 3" insulation with gypsum board, or 2-1/2" of insulation with two layers of gypsum board)

• Uses consistent screw. The screw is provided as a part of the POS-I-TIE® System.
        - No inferior screws can be substituted.
  
  
• Provides positive connections. Screw actually penetrates gypsum board making Positive Lateral Connection for       transfer of compression and tension loads to structural backup.
  
  
• Enables speedy cost-saving installation. Only one screw needs to be placed, not two.
  
  
• Corrosion Resistant. POS-I-TIE® seals the hole it makes when it seats itself in the backup. Barrel section is made       of ZAMAC 3, a 92% zinc. alloy. Screws are Zinc electro plated, coated twice, and baked in STALGARD®.
  
  
• Differential Movement. Slotted Barrel allows for movement due to temperature variations. Tie design provides for       allowable ACI 530 code vertical adjustment.
  
  
• Pos-I-Tie® Screw can be used to attach and secure the insulation to the backup.

Technical Specifications for Pos-I-Tie® Components:

BARREL NUTS
92% Zamac 3 Zinc Alloy

CMU/Concrete Screw ICBO Approved Report # 3370.
Material Spec: SAE J429 Grade 5.2
Heat Treat Spec: SAE J78
Plating Spec: ASTM B-633 with thickness modified to .0002 minimum plus blue dye and lacquer.

DRIL-IT®
Material Spec: SAE J429 Grade 5.2
Heat Treat Spec: SAE J78
Plating Spec: ASTM B-633 with thickness modified to .0003 minimum plus wax.

SELF DRILLING SCREW
Material Spec: SAE J429 Grade 5.2
Heat Treat Spec: SAE J78
Plating Spec: ASTM B-633 with thickness modified to .0003 minimum.

Click Here for Architecural Specification of POS-I-TIE®

For additional information see:

BRICK INSTITUTE TECHNICAL NOTE 28 B. Dec 2005.

Dril-It® and Stalgard® are registered trademarks of ELCO Industries Inc.
Pos-I-Tie® is a registered trademark of DL Enterprises Inc.