Connector for supporting veneer members

A connector for retaining a veneer member in position relative to a back-up wall, the connector comprising:

• a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion;
• said first portion including a wall mounting fitting by which to secure said first portion to the back-up wall with fastening hardware;
• as installed on the back-up wall, said first portion including a first member that extends outwardly away from the backup wall;
• as installed on the back-up wall, said second portion extending from said first portion further away from the back-up wall than said first portion;
• said second portion having a substantially horizontal flange, said flange having an outward edge located most distantly from the back-up wall, said flange running predominantly parallel to the back-up wall;
• said second portion having an upwardly extending member spaced inwardly of said outward edge, and positioned to extend outwardly of said first portion;
• said flange having an upward facing surface between said outward edge and said upwardly extending member, said upwardly extending member extending upwardly relative to said upward facing surface;
• said upwardly facing surface defining a seat above which to place the veneer member.