You can twist a tie.
Stainless Steel v's Galvanised
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Because they are protected by a dpc.
A surveyor not knowing that cement mortar eventually becomes slightly acidic is bizarre, Woody
A surveyor not knowing that cement mortar eventually becomes slightly acidic is bizarre, Woody
All manufacturers of galvanised lintels stipulate that a dpc should be fitted over the lintel.
This is because the mortar gradually becomes slightly acidic and unless you were playing truant when you were supposed to be doing chemistry, you will know that acids attack zinc.
This is because the mortar gradually becomes slightly acidic and unless you were playing truant when you were supposed to be doing chemistry, you will know that acids attack zinc.
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Hang on, we're talking about wall ties! Not lintels!
The poster himself said there is only £2 difference!
Think!
"Remedial Cavity Wall Ties"
Firstly what are they for?
Answer; To replace rusted GALVANIZED wall ties!
Secondly what are the remedial wall ties made from?
Answer; Stainless Steel!
Now the poster was asking galvanized V stainless steel wall ties. Mull it over and work it out for yourself.
If you still want my advice, then I would say, use the galvanized ties, then a few years down the line I can quote you a few grand to replace the rusted ties with bright new stainless steel.
The poster himself said there is only £2 difference!
Think!
"Remedial Cavity Wall Ties"
Firstly what are they for?
Answer; To replace rusted GALVANIZED wall ties!
Secondly what are the remedial wall ties made from?
Answer; Stainless Steel!
Now the poster was asking galvanized V stainless steel wall ties. Mull it over and work it out for yourself.
If you still want my advice, then I would say, use the galvanized ties, then a few years down the line I can quote you a few grand to replace the rusted ties with bright new stainless steel.
No, you really are talking nonsense
Are you saying that a galvanised lintel in a solid wall needs a DPC over it?
Or a stainless steel lintel does not need a DPC over it to protect it?
WTF are you talking about? Are you drunk man?
Cavity trays are required over openings to stop water draining from the cavity, and that has nothing to do with protecting galvanised lintels
Yes all the hundreds of thousands of houses that have been built with galv ties will need remedial ties. Yes keep taking the pills pred. The £2 is a moot point. The point is its not necessary.
That is the point
What are we using nasty galvanised lintels if, as you say, galvanised ties will rust away "a few years down the line"? Do lintels not rust too?
By "a few years" do you mean more than the 60 odd years that every single post war cavity walled property has been built with galvanised ties? Are these all in need of tie replacement? I have not noticed a major replacement programme
The problem rears its ugly head when you try and get a mortgage on a property with rusted ties.
Yes the ties are probably 60 years old, probably made in England using a decent metal and a good dip in the hot tub, as apposed to the carp you are likely to buy nowadays from B&Q made in China that will self destruct in 6months..
Thanks for that advice, I am going to get straight on the phone tomorrow morning to Bristol Building Regs and give them a piece of my mind, I was told that galvanized ties were no longer fit for purpose over 10 years ago!
You don't mind if I quote you on that do you?
The same can be said for delaminated roof tiles.
There is no major problem of rusted ties in properties, as you seem to be inferring
Are you related to Joe90?
The guy asked for advice.
If you want an argument go to the General Discussion forum
You do that LOL
And while you chat to them, quote BS 5628-3:2005 (Code of Practice for Masonry) and BS EN 845-1 (ties)
Galvanised ties can be used
Post back your reply from them
Correcting bad advice and incorrect statements is not arguing
However, if you want to debate a point, then first make sure you know what you are talking about first
Correcting bad advice and incorrect statements is not arguing
However, if you want to debate a point, then first make sure you know what you are talking about first
Have I given bad advice here on spending a whole £2 extra and use stainless steel?
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