Lateral Restraint Ties
Where masonry walls are showing signs
of cracking, bulging, and leaning, it may be necessary to provide
lateral restraint. Here at Stronghold Preservation we have a
range of systems to consider in order to provide structural support
and tie back the walls to the internal floor joists.
Our experienced surveyors and technicians can advise on the best
solution depending on the structural problem; often, an
amalgamation of more than one system is the preferred option.
As approved installers of Cintec Socked Anchors, and crack stitching systems,
we at Stronghold Preservation can provide the best solution for the
problem.
Helical Lateral Restraint System
Our trained operatives identify where the existing floor joists
are, and drill holes from the exterior brick into the floor
joists. Using a drill, the stainless steel lateral restraint
ties are simply drilled through the pre-drilled hole, and secured
into the floor joists. A resin is then pumped into the hole
to securely fix the tie into the masonry wall. This is
repeated at intervals, as specified by our technicians.
Traditionally, pattress type plates would be used; the lateral
restraint bars are less visually intrusive and create minimal
disturbance to the building and its occupants.
Advantages of Lateral Restraint System
- Cost effective
- Quick to install
- Creates minimum disturbance.
- It is visually un-intrusive.
- The helical design provides multiple drip points crossing the
cavity.
- The rotational flexibility accommodates normal building
movement.
- Installable in all weather conditions.
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