A cavity tray and masonry support element

Abstract

There is disclosed a masonry support element configured to sit in a cavity between an internal building structure and a façade, and to transfer the load of the façade to the internal building structure, the masonry support element comprising: a masonry support bracket; a masonry support angle; a cavity tray; wherein the masonry support angle is configured to extend into the façade, and to take the load of the façade and transfer this load to the masonry support bracket; wherein the masonry support bracket is configured to be attached to the internal building structure, and is configured to transfer the load from the masonry support angle to the internal building structure; wherein the masonry support bracket comprises a first column configured to lie parallel with the internal building structure, and at least one arm extending perpendicular to the column away from the internal building structure and towards the façade, wherein the masonry support angle is attached to the masonry support bracket; wherein the cavity tray is configured to overlie the at least one arm of the masonry support bracket; wherein the cavity tray is configured to collect moisture within the cavity, and to provide an alternative path for said water to take across the cavity tray; wherein the cavity tray sits above the masonry support angle such that water passing across the cavity tray drops down onto the masonry support angle.

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