FAQ
What wall tie is suitable for use in a separating (party) wall and is in accordance with Part E of the Building Regulations?
Should support angles stop at movement joints?
Are Ancon support systems and windposts kept in stock?
How do I accommodate variations in the cavity?
Are there specialist installers of masonry support and restraints?
Can I see a copy of your BBA certificate for the Staifix cavity wall ties?
Who is the sales / technical representative for my area?
Should support angles stop at movement joints?
Are Ancon support systems and windposts kept in stock?
How do I accommodate variations in the cavity?
Are there specialist installers of masonry support and restraints?
Can I see a copy of your BBA certificate for the Staifix cavity wall ties?
Who is the sales / technical representative for my area?
Q. What wall tie is suitable for use in a separating (party) wall and is in accordance with Part E of the Building Regulations?
A. The Staifix HRT4 Housing Tie has a measured dynamic stiffness of <4.8MN/m3 at a cavity of 50-100mm and 125-150mm, and is therefore suitable for use in separating walls within this cavity range at a standard density of 2.5 per m2. For more information please contact Ancon’s Technical Services Team on 0114 275 5224.
A. The Staifix HRT4 Housing Tie has a measured dynamic stiffness of <4.8MN/m3 at a cavity of 50-100mm and 125-150mm, and is therefore suitable for use in separating walls within this cavity range at a standard density of 2.5 per m2. For more information please contact Ancon’s Technical Services Team on 0114 275 5224.
Q. Should support angles stop at movement joints?
A. Brickwork support angles are sometimes stopped each side of vertical movement joints. Although this does allow clear access for the compressible filler, it is quite acceptable for the support to be continuous across the joint.
The horizontal movement of brickwork will be partly restrained by the bond between the mortar and the angle. As the support system is fixed to the structure, the extent of this restraint will be the same whether the system is continuous or stopped each side of the joint
Support systems are designed to carry the vertical load and do not rely on the bond to the brickwork. Brickwork and stainless steel expand at different rates and it is not unusual for this bond to be broken to allow movement to take place. The wall ties provide restraint but accommodate both horizontal and vertical movement of the brickwork.
Support systems must always stop each side of structural movement joints.
A. Brickwork support angles are sometimes stopped each side of vertical movement joints. Although this does allow clear access for the compressible filler, it is quite acceptable for the support to be continuous across the joint.
The horizontal movement of brickwork will be partly restrained by the bond between the mortar and the angle. As the support system is fixed to the structure, the extent of this restraint will be the same whether the system is continuous or stopped each side of the joint
Support systems are designed to carry the vertical load and do not rely on the bond to the brickwork. Brickwork and stainless steel expand at different rates and it is not unusual for this bond to be broken to allow movement to take place. The wall ties provide restraint but accommodate both horizontal and vertical movement of the brickwork.
Support systems must always stop each side of structural movement joints.
Q. Are Ancon support systems and windposts kept in stock?
A. AnconOptima is the only support system available from stock. All other support systems and windposts are designed to suit individual projects. Sufficient time should be allowed in the site schedule for design, approval of drawings, manufacture and delivery of these items.
AnconOptima consists of standard components, all available from stock, and can be specified using simple load/cavity charts found in the Masonry Support section or within the Masonry Support Systems and Lintels brochure available in the downloads section.
A. AnconOptima is the only support system available from stock. All other support systems and windposts are designed to suit individual projects. Sufficient time should be allowed in the site schedule for design, approval of drawings, manufacture and delivery of these items.
AnconOptima consists of standard components, all available from stock, and can be specified using simple load/cavity charts found in the Masonry Support section or within the Masonry Support Systems and Lintels brochure available in the downloads section.
Q. How do I accommodate variations in the cavity?
A. Download the Accommodating Cavity Variations Installation Guide for further information.
A. Download the Accommodating Cavity Variations Installation Guide for further information.
Q. Are there specialist installers of masonry support and restraints?
A. Yes. Please click here for further information.
A. Yes. Please click here for further information.
Q. Can I see a copy of your BBA certificate for the Staifix cavity wall ties?
A. Please visit the technical literature download section where an electronic version is available to view and download.
A. Please visit the technical literature download section where an electronic version is available to view and download.
Q. Who is the sales / technical representative for my area?
A. A map can be found in the external contacts section showing the geographical regions each sales and technical representative covers.
A. A map can be found in the external contacts section showing the geographical regions each sales and technical representative covers.
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