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FERO FAST™ THERMAL BRACKET FEATURES
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1 A patented solution for stand-off shelf angles. 4 Fully adjustable both horizontally and vertically,
easily accommodating construction tolerances and any
2 wall configuration or type of exterior masonry veneer.
Offset shelf angle from the backing to allow
for continuous insulation behind the shelf 5 Compatible with fasteners of all sizes and
angle, and with Fero’s innovative flange hole types, providing the full range of shelf angle
pattern the FAST System significantly reduces adjustability without the need for separate embeds.
the negative effects of thermal bridging. 6 FAST Thermal Brackets are a structural thermal
3 Easily anchored to backing without welding break, providing superior 'R' value, avoiding the use
of expensive thermal break pads and avoiding associated
or a need to drill holes in the shelf angle.
load capacity, fire resistance and creep considerations.
Vertical Adjustability 7 No channels, knife edges, embeds or other types
of components needed for shelf angle stand-off,
The slot on the back of offering simplicity and reducing cost of components,
the FAST Thermal Bracket layouts, and installations.
allows up to 1-3/4” of 8 FERO FAST wall assemblies deliver an R-Value (R16.7)
vertical adjustment. within 1% of the insulation R-Value (R16.8). Conventional
shelf angles reduce the effectiveness of insulation by 35-
60% or more, depending on size of shelf angle.
9 Easy to install in less time and for lower cost with
Horizontal Adjustability just a single trade onsite; no welding or inserts needed,
or anchor channels required.
Up to two FERO FAST Shim Plates
can be used to adjust the FAST 10 Can be sized for any wall cavity, creating significant
cost savings by eliminating the need for larger, more
Thermal Bracket horizontally expensive shelf angles. Larger wall cavities with thicker
outward from the backing insulation simply utilize a deeper FERO Thermal Bracket
to span the cavity with a standard sized, economical,
shelf angle.
*Documented by independent testing.
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