You can twist a tie.The issue is, if galvanised ties are bad and should not be used, then why are we still using galvanised lintels?
You can twist a tie.The issue is, if galvanised ties are bad and should not be used, then why are we still using galvanised lintels?
All manufacturers of galvanised lintels stipulate that a dpc should be fitted over the lintel.
Hang on, we're talking about wall ties! Not lintels!
.... few years down the line I can quote you a few grand to replace the rusted ties with bright new stainless steel.
Hang on, we're talking about wall ties! Not lintels!
.... few years down the line I can quote you a few grand to replace the rusted ties with bright new stainless steel.
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
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.
The problem rears its ugly head when you try and get a mortgage on a property with rusted ties.
The problem rears its ugly head when you try and get a mortgage on a property with rusted ties.
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
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?
If you want an argument go to the General Discussion forum
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