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Wall Ties & Restraint Fixings

Wall Ties & Restraint Fixings

Wall ties and restraint fixings are an essential element in the stability of masonry panels.

Leviat manufactures Ancon fixings in a variety of lengths and types for restraining brickwork, blockwork and stonework. The Ancon Staifix range of wall ties includes solutions for all types of masonry construction including traditional brick-to-block, thin-joint blockwork and timber frames.

How to ensure sufficient embedment of wall ties

Insufficient embedment of wall ties in the mortar joints of masonry cavity walls compromises wall tie performance and could lead to the collapse of walls.

Cavity Wall Tie Spacing and Appropriate Tie Lengths

This post discusses the most common problems associated with the incorrect use of cavity wall ties and how to overcome these.

What is a wall tie?

Wall ties, sometimes called ‘brick ties’, are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together.