*Cavity Wall Ties Flashcards
According to BRE, what buildings are at risk of cavity wall tie failure?
Building cavity ties built before 1981, when the standards on cavity wall ties increased. Also, until 1970s wall ties were a twisted butterfly type
What factors will affect wall tie corrosion?
- Humidity (interstitial condensation)
- Rain fall (penetrating damp)
- Chlorides
- Sulphar dioxide
- Changes in PH (carbonation, carbonic acid)
What equipment would you use to detect the location of wall ties?
- Wall tie detectors - hand held metal detectors
- Borescope (to see within the cavity)
What is the typical correct spacing for wall ties within a cavity wall?
- Every 6th course
- 900mm centres horizontally
- 300mm away from windows/ openings
What are the symptoms of cavity wall tie failure?
- Bowed or cracked brickwork
- Cracking that follows lines of wall ties (every 450mm horizontally)
- Random bulges
- Rust staining
How can wall tie failure be rectified?
Removal of old ties, then replace with new using resin grout and mechanically fixed wall ties (polyurethane foam can be injected into the cavity to form a bond between the two leafs), and then repairs to the external walls