How to use helifix wall ties
helifix wall ties
Many of the structural problems that plague older buildings can be repaired or prevented with Helifix Wall Ties. By the proper application of ties now, homeowners can save themselves much more expensive repairs later on.
Prevention is the best medicine, and even a new building should be inspected periodically by Helifix to detect problems before they happen. However, some people find themselves in possession of property where there is already noticeable deterioration from damaged wall ties.
Wall ties are the connectors between the inner and outer walls of a building, and their function is to keep the two walls stable in relation to each other. If the ties fail, the inner and outer walls can shift and cause sagging, cracking and possible damage to the building’s foundation. In many older buildings, the ties are made of steel that has rusted and broken with age, leaving parts of the wall unsupported.
Telltale signs can alert the homeowner to this problem. Brick or cinderblock walls can develop long cracks running in a zigzag pattern between blocks. This indicates that one section of the wall is shifting slightly in relation to the adjacent section, a pattern that may continue into the foundation. Sometimes two cracks will appear, and the entire section between them will shift inward or outward.
At this point, an inspection is needed to assess the damage and come up with a strategy for repair. Your Helifix representative will be glad to come in, inspect the property and discuss the available options.
Helifix offers a range of products to address such situations. The Helibeam System uses reinforcing metal beams placed in the building’s mortar to give stability and redistribute weight. More stability can be gained with Helifix’s DryFix pins and ties on masonry, terracotta and stucco. Features like lintels and brick rings can be stabilized with CemTie retrofit ties. Old cavity wall ties will be removed and replaced with new ones. Helifix offers three products for this, DryFix, RetroTies and ResiTies.
Once the structural deterioration has been stopped, the next step is crack repair. Helifix Crack Stitching uses a combination of reinforcing metal bars and HeliBond grout to restore damaged walls and make cracks disappear.
Considering the long-term consequences, regular inspections are certainly a good investment for the property owner. To save yourself a lot of trouble and expense in the future, call Helifix for an inspection now.
Prevention is the best medicine, and even a new building should be inspected periodically by Helifix to detect problems before they happen. However, some people find themselves in possession of property where there is already noticeable deterioration from damaged wall ties.
Wall ties are the connectors between the inner and outer walls of a building, and their function is to keep the two walls stable in relation to each other. If the ties fail, the inner and outer walls can shift and cause sagging, cracking and possible damage to the building’s foundation. In many older buildings, the ties are made of steel that has rusted and broken with age, leaving parts of the wall unsupported.
Telltale signs can alert the homeowner to this problem. Brick or cinderblock walls can develop long cracks running in a zigzag pattern between blocks. This indicates that one section of the wall is shifting slightly in relation to the adjacent section, a pattern that may continue into the foundation. Sometimes two cracks will appear, and the entire section between them will shift inward or outward.
At this point, an inspection is needed to assess the damage and come up with a strategy for repair. Your Helifix representative will be glad to come in, inspect the property and discuss the available options.
Helifix offers a range of products to address such situations. The Helibeam System uses reinforcing metal beams placed in the building’s mortar to give stability and redistribute weight. More stability can be gained with Helifix’s DryFix pins and ties on masonry, terracotta and stucco. Features like lintels and brick rings can be stabilized with CemTie retrofit ties. Old cavity wall ties will be removed and replaced with new ones. Helifix offers three products for this, DryFix, RetroTies and ResiTies.
Once the structural deterioration has been stopped, the next step is crack repair. Helifix Crack Stitching uses a combination of reinforcing metal bars and HeliBond grout to restore damaged walls and make cracks disappear.
Considering the long-term consequences, regular inspections are certainly a good investment for the property owner. To save yourself a lot of trouble and expense in the future, call Helifix for an inspection now.