an anchoring system for cavity walls is disclosed . the system includes a stud - type wall anchor and a wire formative veneer tie . the stud has a driver head , a dual - diameter barrel , and a driven tip . a flange at the juncture of the two barrels houses an interior seal ; and a flange under the driver head , an exterior seal . the smaller diameter barrel is coextensive with the drywall installation ; and the length of the larger diameter barrel , with the rigid insulation . the interior seal seals the insertion point into the drywall installation ; and the exterior seal , the opening of the anchor - receiving channel . the interior seal and the larger barrel of the anchor fill the anchor - receiving channel and stabilize the wall anchor . also , the wall anchor is clamped in place by the seals . the stud - type anchor operates with a variety of veneer ties for different applications .