Technical Articles
Brick-Tie Technical Articles
Rusty wall ties in timber-frame houses
Rusty wall ties in post war timber frame houses. Here are a couple of myths: Wall tie corrosion only happens in older traditionally built
Sudden wind induced gable collapse
Sudden wind induced gable collapses Over the past thirty years there has been a steady increase in sudden and catastrophic wall collapses. Virtually all these
What is Lateral Restraint and Strapping?
Technical jargon like Lateral Restraint and Strapping can confuse our clients. Our managing Director has written this short guide: Lateral Restraint I suppose, the term
SockFix Installation in Ancient Buildings – What Needs to be Considered?
SockFix case Study St Joseph’s Presbytery near Preston Brick-Tie successfully repairs a 300-year-old building, through SockFix installation of an anchor system and the Helifix remedial
Thor Helical Bars for North Yorkshire Farm
Sympathetic renovations of old buildings and barns are a joy to behold, as well as preserving some of the country’s finest architectural heritage. Old Barn
Expansion Joint Repair and Installation
Brick-Tie specialise in expansion joint repair and expansion joint installation. One area of growing concern is cracking caused by thermal movement. All building materials expand
What is a Wall Tie Survey and What Does a Wall Tie Report Contain?
What is wall tie survey? What are wall ties anyway? Well, in answer to what are wall ties, it’s best to read the dedicated post
Cavity Wall Tie Replacement – What you Should Know Before the Work Starts
Anyone can install a remedial cavity wall tie and they are available to buy on the internet for a DIY approach. Why is it, that