Strengthing Bars

[AndyBaloo42]

Hello, could anyone offer advice on the foloowing- I have some cracks in external brickwork (no structural movement) following a survey. The Engineer recommended that I insert some tie bars into the horizontal joints prior to re-pointing to add a bit of extra support/strength. Can someone please let have or know of the type and specification of the bars as well any tips onto how to carry the work out.

Thanks

 

[hotrod]

Hi andy, he is probably referring to wall ties. Loads of manufacturers / suppliers around but take a look here for starters:-
http://www.helifix.co.uk/newbuildproducts_startie.asp
hth

 

[Blagard]

The engineer should tell you exactly what he wants! Can you reproduce the exact words from the report he gave.

If he has not said you must do it I then I really don't know what he is thinking about.

You could upload some photo's of the cracks and I am sure get a few sensible replies from the forum for a what I suspect may be some minor cracking in the joints.

Typical solution would be to just rake out the cracked joints deeply and repoint.

 

[theoldun]

Your SE means Crack Stitching Bars. You can do it yourself. We find the link below the best, although there are others on market.

www.thorhelical.com/index.php?option=com

Click the video. Shows you how to do it. Not cheap, but you get a pointing gun out of it.

oldun

 

[geraint]

The engineer should tell you exactly what he wants!

sounds like a surveyor. not a se. but the helifix should cure your problem..
and it is quite a simple method.

 

[Ossy]

I'd go for Thor Helical as they're easier to buy to use yourself. We've always found Helifix unwilling to sell the helibar and only supply it to their accredited installers.