Remedial Wall Ties

[Thorthumb]

I need fit remedial wall ties and isolate the old fish tail ties in my 1930's house.

Does anybody know a suitable remedial wall tie system that can be fitted through the mortar course because I don't want a spotty house where the bricks have been drilled and patched for normal remedial ties?

 

[^woody^]

No, you will have to ensure it is done neatly and blended in with some dye and textured finish if required

 

[Thorthumb]

Thanks for your reply Woody. Since I posted my question I found a wall tie on the net made by thor where it's like a tapcon screw. For secret fixing it is driven up from a vertical mortar course at an angle, through the brick above across the cavity and into the inner leaf brick/block. I wonder if anyone has any experience of these good or bad. Really don't want a spotty house.

 

[chappers]

I was under the impression that most helical replacement ties could be fitted either through the brick or through the mortar joint

 

[Thorthumb]

I think the problem with putting a helical tie through mortar joints is that they don't get a good enough grip on the pull test. Any more ideas anyone?