There are several basic types of masonry anchors:
- Rigid anchors are used to resist compressive, tensile, and shear stresses. They often consist of galvanized bolts or heavy-gauge metal strips.
- Flexible anchors permit differential movement between masonry and the structure to which it is attached. They may be made of metal sheet or wire, or a combination of the two.
- Masonry veneer anchors bridge the space between the masonry and the substrate to transmit inward and outward forces to metal- or wood-stud framing.
- Corrugated sheet metal anchors are sometimes used as masonry ties in residential construction. They are not stiff enough to resist the inward and outward forces on the masonry veneer unless the spacing between them is reduced.
