ZEEs vs. T-Blocks

The Zee Bracket has many advantages over the T-Block as shown in the drawing below. For a printable PDF, click on the image.

Installation

ZEEs are easy to install as per the instructions below. For a printable PDF, click on the image.

Use ZEEs to Strengthen Window Bracing

ZEEs are used to strengthen and ensure window bracing is at 90 degrees. For a printable PDF, click on the image.

Lightweight, easy to install

Each ZEE weighs just 2.9 pounds and is easy to install using 1-1/2" x #8 deck screws. They work with all ICFs that have the ties molded into the foam.

Eliminate 3 marriage lines per T-junction

Forming T-junctions with ZEEs eliminates three marriage lines at each junction. As each marriage line takes approximately 40 minutes to cut, reinforce with 1x4s and strip, that's a lot of wasted labour. In the photo below, no marriage lines were required using ZEEs.

As each marriage line requires cutting the ICF block on each side of the line, this leads to excessive ICF waste.

Reinforce Offset Corners

Offset corners are always a challenge to brace. ZEEs allow you to do this quickly without having to rip down plywood and waste dimensional lumber. As ZEEs can be reused many times, their effective cost is minimal.