Folded Angle

Folded Angle systems are available in two configurations to suit cavity widths ranging up to 50mm. These variations include:

• Folded Angle Standard – Suitable for when the horizontal movement joint is below the fixing position
• Folded Angle Inverted – Suitable for when the horizontal movement joint is above the fixing position

Folded Angle systems can support masonry up to 1713lb/ft (25kN/m), depending on cavity width and fixing type.

Each system is supplied with Lock Washers, Shims and Anchors to aid installation. Folded Angle systems are designed and manufactured to engineers’ specifications on a project basis.

A number of other configurations can be supplied to suit particular applications and support special masonry features (e.g. when masonry is curved on plan). Contact our technical team for further guidance.

IG’s Folded Angle masonry support systems provide adjustability on two planes to ensure that building tolerances can be accommodated and contact with structural rebar can be avoided.

Vertical Adjustment
Vertical adjustment is offered by means of a toothed Lock Washer. This Lock Washer is inserted into the serrated slot in the Folded Angle unit. The Lock Washer can be adjusted vertically to move the unit higher or lower. The serrated area at the back of the unit allows up to +/- 5/8″ of adjustment in either direction on the vertical plane.

Shimming
To accommodate a small increase in cavity width, Shims can be inserted between the support structure and the angle system. Thermal Shims are provided as standard to reduce thermal bridging in a thickness of 5/64″ and Nylon Shims can be supplied to accommodate a small increase in cavity widths. For wider cavity adjustments, Stainless Steel Shims can be supplied. Please contact our technical team for further guidance.

Note: If the Folded Angle is fixed to the support structure using Cast-in Channel then horizontal adjustment is also provided.