{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-blvz-zmax-galvanized-brick-veneer-ledger-connector-bvlz-kt1-fxzpq6","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie BLVZ ZMAX Galvanized Brick Veneer Ledger Connector (BVLZ-KT1)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drill.svg\" alt=\"drill\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofit-Friendly Install\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eDesigned to attach a wood ledger through brick veneer by drilling through mortar joints, so you can add a deck without tearing out large sections of brick.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/depth.svg\" alt=\"depth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandles Common Air Gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT1 brick veneer ledger connector works across a wide range of brick veneer gap conditions, which matters when older homes are not perfectly uniform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Plate Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis one-pack kit includes the ledger plate, compression strut, guide, and required screws, so you are not chasing separate hardware to complete one connector location.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT1 Brick Veneer Ledger Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e is a code-compliant connector kit for attaching a wood deck ledger to framing behind a brick veneer exterior. This is a brick veneer ledger connector designed for deck ledger attachment in retrofit construction. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eBVLZ-KT1\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need to add a deck to an existing house with brick veneer and want a tested way to tie the ledger back to the structure, this is the hardware made for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this connector matter is the installation approach. Instead of removing and rebuilding large sections of brick, the system is designed to drill through the mortar joints and fasten back to the framing. That saves demolition work, reduces disruption to the exterior, and helps minimize penetrations through existing exterior water barriers. It also gives building departments a system they can inspect and approve in retrofit applications, which is a big deal when you are trying to keep a project moving instead of arguing over a field-built workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe BVLZ-KT1 uses a steel ledger plate and compression strut to create a controlled connection path through the veneer space. In practical terms, that means the load is not being asked to ride on brick veneer that was never meant to support a deck ledger. The connector is built from 12-gauge steel with a ZMAX coating, so it is meant for exterior deck work and treated lumber conditions where corrosion resistance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis single-part kit is a good fit when you are laying out individual connector positions or replacing one location in a larger run. The included hardware package matters here: you get one steel ledger plate, one compression strut, one installation guide, two 14-inch Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws, and six Strong-Drive SD Connector shear screws. That keeps the install consistent with the tested assembly and removes the guesswork on fastener selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFrom a layout standpoint, the system is built to handle a range of brick sizes and air gaps. The installation diagrams show a supported gap range of 4-3\/4 inches to 6-1\/4 inches, which gives contractors useful flexibility when dealing with existing veneer conditions. The angled screw path and compression strut arrangement are there for a reason: they help transfer the load back to the framing while keeping the ledger properly spaced off the veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn the job, this product is really for deck builders, remodelers, and general contractors working on existing homes where brick veneer would otherwise complicate ledger attachment. If you are building a new structure with direct framing access, you may not need this kind of specialty connector. But if you are staring at a brick veneer wall and need a code-recognized deck ledger solution that avoids major tear-out, this is exactly the kind of hardware you want in the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Brick Veneer Retrofit Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/hthcwsp3sa\/jpeg\/C_BVLZ_InstPho_Pho_Instld_BrickVeneerLedgerConnector-Brick_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT1 brick veneer ledger connector installed on a wood deck ledger against a brick veneer exterior wall during deck attachment work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is the value of the system in one shot: a wood ledger attached through brick veneer without ripping the wall apart. For retrofit deck work, that can save a lot of labor and a lot of repair time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned to drill through mortar joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHelps enable inspection and approval in retrofit construction applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMinimizes penetrations through existing exterior water barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Hardware for One Connector Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/hvfcio3zlt\/jpeg\/C_BVLZ_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_BrickVeneerLedgerConnector-Components_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT1 brick veneer ledger connector kit showing the steel ledger plate, compression strut, and included screws for deck ledger fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe kit is straightforward and purpose-built. You are getting the core connector parts plus the specified screws for one installed location, which helps keep the assembly aligned with the tested system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eIncludes one steel ledger plate and one compression strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eIncludes two 14-inch Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eIncludes six Strong-Drive SD Connector shear screws and an installation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Steel ledger plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Compression strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Installation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(2) 14-inch Strong-Drive SDWH Timber-Hex HDG tension screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(6) Strong-Drive SD Connector shear screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCarbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZMAX coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePackaging Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eGap Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4-3\/4 in. to 6-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eTension Screw Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e14 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFor Treated Lumber\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3.0 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck building\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBrick veneer exteriors\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRetrofit deck attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eExterior structural connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eLay out your end connectors early. The installation illustration shows the outer BVLZ locations should be placed within 12 inches max of each end of the ledger, and getting that spacing right up front makes the rest of the ledger layout go a lot smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie BVLZ-KT1 Brick Veneer Ledger Connector is the right answer when brick veneer gets in the way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you need to mount a deck ledger on a brick veneer house and want a solution that is actually meant for that condition, this is the smart buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contractors and serious remodelers adding decks to existing homes with brick veneer exteriors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives you a tested, code-compliant path to attach the ledger back to framing through the veneer instead of relying on field improvisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single connector kit, not a full multi-plate package, so plan your quantity based on the required spacing and ledger length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this product used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used to attach a wood deck ledger to framing through an existing brick veneer exterior in retrofit deck construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed by drilling through mortar joints?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. One of the stated features of the BVLZ system is that it allows drilling through the mortar joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat veneer gap range does it accommodate?\u003c\/strong\u003e The installation information shown in the product images indicates a supported gap range of 4-3\/4 inches to 6-1\/4 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for treated lumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Supplementary product data identifies the BVLZ-KT1 as suitable for treated lumber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43569894883376,"sku":"BVLZ-KT1","price":10.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/efji9t1ezhb9_1cbe9f66-e7c7-4b6b-95f6-c845dac95c3d.jpg?v=1788570706","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-blvz-zmax-galvanized-brick-veneer-ledger-connector-bvlz-kt1-fxzpq6","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}