*Cavity Wall Ties Flashcards

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Q

According to BRE, what buildings are at risk of cavity wall tie failure?

A

Building cavity ties built before 1981, when the standards on cavity wall ties increased. Also, until 1970s wall ties were a twisted butterfly type

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What factors will affect wall tie corrosion?

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  • Humidity (interstitial condensation)
  • Rain fall (penetrating damp)
  • Chlorides
  • Sulphar dioxide
  • Changes in PH (carbonation, carbonic acid)
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What equipment would you use to detect the location of wall ties?

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  • Wall tie detectors - hand held metal detectors

- Borescope (to see within the cavity)

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What is the typical correct spacing for wall ties within a cavity wall?

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  • Every 6th course
  • 900mm centres horizontally
  • 300mm away from windows/ openings
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What are the symptoms of cavity wall tie failure?

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  • Bowed or cracked brickwork
  • Cracking that follows lines of wall ties (every 450mm horizontally)
  • Random bulges
  • Rust staining
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How can wall tie failure be rectified?

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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

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