Technical Information

EC6, EN845, PD6697 and BS5268

The selection and spacing of wall ties depend on many factors. These include type of masonry to be tied, cavity width, type and height of building, location, and design life.

Approved Document E

Approved Document E: Resistance to the Passage of Sound.

Tie Length & Density

Wall ties should be of the correct length to ensure they are properly embedded in the masonry.

U-value Calculations

For the accurate calculation of U-values for walls it is important to use the correct information for stainless steel wall ties.

Why Build With Masonry?

Mike Leonard, Director of the Modern Masonry Alliance, outlines the benefits of building with traditional brick and block construction.

Ancon is pleased to announce that it has successfully transitioned its Quality and Environmental Management Systems to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 respectively, well ahead of the September 2018 industry deadline.

Ancon further extends its ST1 wall tie range for super-insulated high-rise buildings

18 Aug 2017

Now available in lengths of 325mm and 350mm, the Ancon ST1 wall tie range has been extended to suit high-rise masonry buildings with insulated cavities up to 225mm wide.