Retrofit brick tie

Abstract

A retrofit brick tie comprises 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 method of installing the retrofit brick tie comprises creating a bore in an interior surface of a brick structure, filling the bore with an adhesive, and inserting the second end into the bore. 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.

1 . A retrofit brick tie, comprising:
 an elongate member having a first end and a second end;   the first end including a first aperture and a second aperture, each of the first and second apertures configured and arranged to receive a fastener; and   the second end including a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening, each of the first and second elongated openings configured and arranged to receive an adhesive.   
     
     
         2 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second openings are oval slots. 
     
     
         3 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 2 , wherein the slots are approximately 3/16 inch by approximately ¾ inch and spaced approximately ¼ inch apart. 
     
     
         4 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongated opening is approximately 3/16 inch from an end surface of the second end. 
     
     
         5 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second elongated openings are C-shaped cuts forming the first and second elongated openings and barbs extending outward from one or both sides of the second end, the first and second elongated openings and the barbs configured and arranged to engage the adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 5 , wherein the C-shaped cuts are approximately 3/16 inch by approximately ½ inch and spaced approximately ½ inch apart. 
     
     
         7 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 1 , wherein 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. 
     
     
         8 . The retrofit brick tie of  claim 1 , wherein the elongate member is approximately 7 inches long and approximately ⅜ inch wide. 
     
     
         9 . A method of installing a retrofit brick tie, comprising:
 obtaining a retrofit brick tie comprising an elongate member having a first end and a second end, the first end including a first aperture and a second aperture, each of the first and second apertures configured and arranged to receive a fastener, the second end including a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening, each of the first and second elongated openings configured and arranged to receive an adhesive;   creating a bore in an interior surface of a brick structure;   filling the bore with an adhesive;   inserting the second end into the bore so that the adhesive fills in the elongated openings and the first end extends outward from the interior surface;   allowing the adhesive to cure;   positioning a stud proximate the interior surface; and   inserting a fastener through each of the first and second apertures and into the stud thereby securing the stud to the brick structure.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the brick structure includes mortar interconnecting a first brick and a second brick, the bore being created in the mortar. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the adhesive is epoxy. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the first and second openings are C-shaped cuts forming the first and second elongated openings and barbs, the first and second elongated openings and the barbs configured and arranged to engage the adhesive, further comprising ensuring the barbs are extending outward from the second end prior to inserting the second end. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the fastener is a screw.