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Ancon Teplo, a range of innovative basalt-fibre wall ties, virtually eliminates thermal bridging in the highly insulated external masonry walls of the UK’s largest non-residential PassivHaus building.
Centre for Medicine, University of Leicester
Leviat has provided a unique masonry restraint system as well as its Ancon Wall Ties, Head Restraints and AMR Masonry Reinforcement for the construction of a new sustainable office building based in South London.
The Department Store Studios, London
Ancon Teplo wall ties were supplied to the regeneration of this 1960's North London council estate, the largest Passivhaus development to date in the UK.
Agar Grove Estate, Camden
Ancon TeploTie wall ties have been installed by Aston Homes on Devon Cottage, a distinctive energy-efficient property in Cookham Dean, Berkshire.
TeploTie is the Wall Tie of choice for Aston Homes’ latest energy-efficient dwelling
Located on a former industrial site bordering Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area, this unique mixed-use development delivers 390 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, commercial offices, retail outlets and a new railway ticket office, in addition to much needed new facilities for the city’s world-famous jewellery sector.
The Goodsyard, Hockley Mills, Birmingham UK
Ancon TeploTie, the low thermal conductivity wall tie manufactured from basalt fibres, has been used in the first certified Passivhaus to be built using masonry cavity walls.
TeploTie Used in British Passivhaus
‘Craftsmanship of the Highest Order’ wins Ancon Award
West Elevation, St. Pancras Station, London UK
Leviat has supplied its Ancon Masonry Support Systems, Cast-in Channels and Windposts as part of a new major residential development in East London. The products have been essential to the construction of the buildings, improving buildability on this time-sensitive residential project.
Goodluck Hope, London
Leviat's range of Ancon stainless steel masonry support systems and windposts have been used in a prestigious residential project that has been shortlisted for a Brick Award.
Barchester Street, London
Ancon designed and manufactured the complex stainless steel brick support and restraint system behind the complicated façade of the award-winning LSE Saw Swee Hock Student Centre in London, UK.
Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, London School of Economics, UK
A complete masonry support, restraint and reinforcement system from Ancon was supplied to the construction of this impressive mixed-use development in central Glasgow.
Project Atlas, 185-221 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Ancon TeploTie, the innovative low thermal conductivity Wall Tie, has been used in the UK’s first retrofit to achieve zero-carbon Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
TeploTie used in First Zero-Carbon Retrofit
What's new
Ancon honoured at third Buckingham Palace Royal Reception
Ancon has been honoured at a Royal reception to celebrate its success in the 2018 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise – the third Queen’s Award for the company.
Leviat proudly supports Super Trowel 2024
Leviat is delighted to announce its support of Super Trowel 2024, the UK’s ultimate bricklaying competition.
Ancon TeploTie Wins Product Innovation Award
Ancon TeploTie, a BBA-approved wall tie manufactured from basalt fibres, has been announced Winner of the Building Product category of the 2010 Self-Build Product Innovation awards.
Launch of Teplo-BFR Low Thermal Conductivity Wall Tie
Teplo-BFR is an innovative basalt-fibre wall tie that features a plain end for resin anchoring into an existing structure and a moulded safety end for building into a new bed joint.
Ancon further extends its ST1 wall tie range for super-insulated high-rise buildings
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.
Enhanced Ancon 25/14 Channel-Tie Restraint System
Designed to tie masonry cladding to light steel frames, use of the Ancon 25/14 Restraint System has been extended so it is now suitable to use with timber and concrete frames, and non-combustible mineral wall insulation.
Ancon to launch new products at Ecobuild 2018
Ancon will be launching its latest fixing innovations at Ecobuild 2018, including extensions to its unique Teplo range of low thermal conductivity wall ties manufactured from basalt fibres.
Technical Literature Updated with CE Mark
Our technical literature has been updated to highlight the products that now carry CE Marking under the Construction Products Regulation.
Ancon Launches the First 250mm Type 4/Type A Wall Tie
The Staifix range of stainless steel cavity wall ties from Ancon Building Products continues to grow. This unrivalled product portfolio now includes the first 250mm long, Type 4/Type A, light duty wall tie.
Look what's been happening at Ancon
2017 was another busy year for Ancon, so in case you missed anything, our new products, approvals and company news are all summarised here.
First Robust Detail to Qualify for Maximum Credits
An Ancon Wall Tie has been named as an integral component in the first Robust Detail to qualify for the maximum sound insulation credits, under the Code for Sustainable Homes.
CE Marking of Structural Steelwork to an Execution Class
Ancon is pleased to announce it has completed all CE Marking requirements for its full range of cavity wall ties, brick support systems, windposts, bed joint reinforcement, lintels and tension bar systems, confirming legal compliance with the new EU Construction Products Regulation.
Ancon App shortlisted in industry awards
Ancon's new smartphone App that makes choosing the right cavity wall tie for any application both quick and easy has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2013 Build It industry awards.
Helical Wall Tie for Timber-Framed Buildings
Ancon is pleased to announce the launch of a new helical wall tie for use in timber frame construction. The TIM6 is a Type 6 wall tie suitable for fixing masonry cladding to timber frames up to four storeys in height.
Lord-Lieutenant presents Ancon with its third Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Ancon has officially received its 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise from the Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Mr Andrew Coombe, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen. “A match-fit team!” said Mr Coombe.
Further Awards success for Ancon’s innovative Teplo Range
After a string of Awards successes for the Teplo range, the new Teplo-BF low thermal conductivity wall tie has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Innovation in Insulation” category of the 2016 Build It Awards.
Introducing the New Bond
Based on the company’s multi-award winning TeploTie with a conductivity of 00.7W/mK which virtually eliminates heat loss through thermal bridging in cavity wall construction, the new Teplo-BF basalt fibre wall tie features specially moulded safety ends that improve buildability and enhance mortar bond strength by up to 80%.
Leviat Brings Innovation and Support to Super Trowel 2025
Engineered connection specialist Leviat is thrilled to return and support Super Trowel 2025, the UK’s leading exhibition and bricklaying competition for masonry professionals.
Expansion into advanced composites brings third Queen’s Award for Ancon
Ancon has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for the successful introduction and on-going development of its advanced composite, low thermal conductivity, Teplo wall tie range.
Ancon leads the way with CE Marking of brick support systems and windposts
ANCON has achieved all the necessary welding and factory production control certification to CE-mark its structural steel components, including masonry support systems and windposts, under the EU Construction Products Regulation.
Extended fire tests remove building height restriction on Teplo ties
Following recent fire tests at BRE Global, Ancon is pleased to confirm that its innovative basalt-fibre, low thermal conductivity wall ties, Teplo-BF and Teplo-L, offer 120 minute fire resistance, making them suitable for buildings of any height.
Ancon brings low energy fixing innovation to Ecobuild 2013
2012 Queen’s Award Winner, Ancon, chose Ecobuild to showcase the latest innovative structural fixing solutions that are helping to change the way that sustainable low energy buildings are designed and constructed.
Leviat Announce the Latest Addition to the Award-Winning Range of Basalt Fibre Low Thermal Conductivity Wall Ties
The new Ancon Teplo-BFL Frame Cramp is an ideal solution where a low thermal conductivity restraint fixing is required between a masonry outer leaf and an in-situ structure.
Look what's been happening at Ancon in 2018
2018 has been another busy year at Ancon following a string of new product launches and improvements, challenging projects and a third Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Here is a quick recap of what’s happened over the last 12 months.
Interbuild 2007 Review
Ancon’s 66sqm stand at Interbuild 2007 provided an ideal opportunity for visitors to evaluate the company’s full range of products for both masonry and concrete construction, including a considerable number of new products.
Ancon exhibited solutions to heat loss in buildings at Ecobuild 2012
Ancon joined other leading manufacturers of sustainable, energy-efficient construction solutions and showcased its range at Ecobuild 2012. If you were unable to make it, we will also be exhibiting at Greenbuild Expo on 9-10th May 2012.
Timber Frame Wall Tie for 100mm Cavity
The Staifix STF Wall Tie, designed to fix masonry to timber frames up to 4 storeys in height, is now available to suit a 100mm cavity.
Ancon to showcase latest products at Jewson Live
Ancon will be showcasing its latest products at Jewson Live, the builders’ merchant’s first ever UK-wide event for Jewson/Saint Gobain customers and employees.
Ancon launches BIM Object library
Ancon has launched a comprehensive BIM Object library to support the industry’s transition to digital building modelling. Objects are available in 5 file formats: Revit, IFC, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks and Bentley.
Staifix HRT4 Acoustic Wall Ties
With the launch of the HRT4 275mm, Ancon now has a Part E compliant acoustic wall tie for a 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm or 150mm cavity.
New Thermally Efficient Wall Tie for 150mm Cavities
Ancon has become the first UK wall tie manufacturer to offer a Type 2 stainless steel wire tie for insulated cavities up to 150mm wide.
No Butts. It Has To Be Staifix.
Ancon recommends that those still specifying and purchasing butterfly ties should now switch to the market leading Staifix HRT4 Housing Wall Tie. This tie offers a range of benefits to specifiers, installers and stockists.
Part E-Compliant Remedial Wall Ties
Ancon has launched two new remedial wall ties, the ‘HRT4/R’ and the ‘Type A R/R’. These products provide a cost-effective repair solution where one or both leaves of a masonry cavity wall have been built with either incorrect or insufficient wall ties.
Ancon at Ecobuild 2011, Stand Number S1210
Ancon Building Products joined other leading manufacturers of sustainable, energy-efficient construction solutions and showcased its products at ECOBUILD, Excel London, 1st to 3rd March 2011.
Jewson Live 2016
Ancon will be exhibiting at the UK’s largest builders’ merchant show, Jewson Live, 2016 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 15th December.
Online CPD from Ancon
As we all change the way we are working, Ancon has extended its technical services offering to include ‘on demand’ webinars enabling those of you practicing social distancing, while working at home or back in the office, to keep on top of your professional development.
CE, UKCA and CE UKNI marking from Leviat
From January 1st 2021, the UK will recognise both the EU CE marking approvals, for a time limited period, and the new UK based approval system, which will be known as the UKCA mark. The EU will only recognise CE marking by EU notified bodies as proof of efficacy moving forwards. Leviat has been working closely with both EU notified and UK approved bodies to ensure compliance is achieved at the earliest possible opportunity and we can confirm that we have obtained all relevant certification.
Ancon ISO-TW Isolation Washer
The Ancon ISO-TW Isolation Washer allows frame cramps to be vertically adjusted to suit mortar joint levels.
Industry Experts Admire Ancon’s Innovation
Two new products from Ancon are among a select group of innovations being showcased by the Construction Products Association.
Ancon 25/14 Restraint System
The new Ancon 25/14 Channel has been designed to tie masonry to steelwork, including steel studding.
Shot-firing! Knock it on the head
Ancon has launched a new ‘HAMMER-ON’ fixing to tie masonry to structural steelwork. This new fixing is quick, simple and safe to install. It can be utilised either on a column with a tie or on a beam with an internal head restraint.
Masonry Reinforcement
Ancon AMR is a steel reinforcement system that locates in the bed joint to strengthen masonry panels without thickening the wall.
New Staifix Boxes: Improved Product Identification In-Store and On-Site
New box designs from Ancon Building Products ensure Staifix HRT4 and RT2 wall ties are easily distinguishable, both in-store and on-site.
Ancon Wall Tie named in Thin-Joint Robust Detail
Robust Details Ltd has launched E-WM-10: a ‘robust detail’ covering the build of thin-joint separating walls in which the two masonry leaves can be joined by Staifix HRT4 wall ties from Ancon.
Changing Wall Tie Regulations and New Products
Ancon's Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings brochure has been updated to reflect changes in Industry Regulations and recent additions to the company’s product range.
Ancon Wins 'Best Innovation in Insulation' at the Build It Awards
Ancon’s latest success comes in the 2012 Build It Awards, where the TeploTie low thermal conductivity basalt fibre wall tie was voted ‘Best Innovation in Insulation’.
Celebrating 100 Years of Stainless Steel
Ancon explains what makes stainless steel different to other materials and why it is often preferred to carbon or galvanised steels in structural applications.
Ancon’s new App makes choosing wall ties simple
Ancon's new App, which is available for both iPhone and Android handsets, makes choosing the most appropriate wall tie for any cavity wall construction quick and easy, whether at home, on-site or in the office.
Ancon releases interactive Ecobuild stand App
Following its success at this year’s Ecobuild, Ancon Building Products has made its App of the stand available to download via the App Store. For iPad devices only, the App was a key feature of the stand’s digital zone which had free standing iPads for visitors to use.
Ancon focuses on low energy solutions for Ecobuild 2014
Ancon, the UK’s leading manufacturer of stainless steel masonry support and restraint fixings, teamed up with the country’s largest brick manufacturer, Ibstock, to present a range of sustainable and low energy construction solutions at Ecobuild 2014.
Another year of innovation for Ancon
Following success in the 2012 Queen’s Award for Innovation, Ancon has continued to reinforce its reputation throughout 2014 with a number of new developments and initiatives.
Ancon to exhibit at Ecobuild and the UK Concrete Show in 2015
Ancon is proud to announce that it will once again be exhibiting at Ecobuild and the UK Concrete Show in early 2015.
Ancon Teplo-L-Tie Shortlisted for “Best Innovation in Insulation” Award
Winner in 2012, Ancon has again been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘Build It’ industry awards. The Ancon Teplo-L-Tie, ideal for use where a low thermal conductivity restraint fixing is required between a masonry outer leaf and an in-situ structure, has been shortlisted in the 2014 award for the ‘Best Innovation in Insulation’.
Ancon extends the award-winning TeploTie range to accommodate surface fixing
Ancon is continuing to lead the market in low thermal conductivity wall ties, with an innovative extension to the award-winning TeploTie range, that now sees it suitable for surface fixing to an in-situ masonry leaf or structural frame.
New suspended brickwork literature – 4 ways to create attractive soffit details
Ancon now provides four ways to securely fix brickwork from above without any visible means of support – allowing architects greater freedom in design. These four solutions are illustrated in a new technical brochure clearly demonstrating the applications, benefits and installation details of each system.
Blog Posts
How to join a new wall to existing brickwork
There are various occasions when a new wall needs to be tied into existing masonry e.g. house extensions, garden walls and conservatories. Wall starter kits are fast and easy to install and replace the traditional ‘toothing out’ method.
Connections in construction: timber-framed structures
Timber-framed construction is a popular, proven building method, offering the benefits of rapid construction, minimal site waste and the use of a sustainable building material.
What is a thermal bridge? How can thermal bridging be minimised?
Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important in today’s building designs and the thermal performance of the insulated building envelope is a key design consideration.
Low Thermal Conductivity Cavity Wall Ties
Wall Ties are an essential element in the strength and stability of cavity walls, but by crossing the cavity they act as a thermal bridge between the internal and external leaves. Generally speaking, the wider the insulated cavity, the more substantial the Wall Tie needs to be and the greater the effect the tie will then have on the U-value of the wall.
What are low thermal conductivity wall ties?
Ancon Teplo wall ties comprise pultruded basalt fibres set in a resin matrix which offers a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. The thermal efficiency of this innovative material means these ties are excluded from U-value calculations to BS EN ISO 6946, minimising insulation thickness and wall footprint.
The Edinburgh schools report: A wall tie manufacturer’s perspective
Poorly installed wall ties led to the collapse of masonry at a primary school. Ancon considers the findings of the independent inquiry and advises on industry best practice
Government ban on combustible materials in high-rise residential buildings
The Government has amended the Building Regulations to prohibit the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings in England over 18 metres that contain at least one dwelling. Here Ancon answers a number of questions about the new regulation.
Suspended brickwork: four ways to create attractive soffits
Deep reveals and soffits are an increasingly popular design feature that add an extra depth and dimension to masonry façades. Creating these effects can be key to the aesthetics of the building but can pose engineering problems. We uncover four ways to suspend brickwork in our latest article.
How to ensure sufficient embedment of wall ties
Insufficient embedment of wall ties in the mortar joints of masonry cavity walls compromises wall tie performance and could lead to the collapse of walls.
Everything you need to know about post-Brexit product approval regulations for construction products
As the dust settles on the UK’s Brexit negotiations, it is only now that the full implications of our break from Europe are beginning to be felt in the market. In the construction industry, the big topic right now is product standards, and, at Leviat, we are again leading the way with new approval markings across our market-leading range of Ancon stainless steel support systems.
Cavity Wall Tie Spacing and Appropriate Tie Lengths
This post discusses the most common problems associated with the incorrect use of cavity wall ties and how to overcome these.
What is a wall tie?
Wall ties, sometimes called ‘brick ties’, are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together.
What is a Head Restraint and why are Head Restraints required in masonry panels?
Head Restraints provide simple support to the top of a masonry panel by transferring lateral load (usually wind or internal pressure load) from the masonry to the primary structure, whilst allowing some vertical movement in the frame in relation to the top of the wall.
How to specify timber frame wall ties
When tying a masonry outer leaf to a timber frame, in a UK town or city, wall ties should be specified to Types 5 to 7 in BS 5268-6.1: 1996.
Continuous product improvement results in quicker and easier install for the Ancon Teplo-Tie
Installation of Leviat’s Ancon Teplo-BF low-thermal conductivity wall ties is now quicker and easier following continuous product improvement and development. As a popular product in energy efficient construction, the reduction in material wastage is an added benefit.
Thermal efficiency in buildings - can we afford to turn a blind eye?
Senior Engineer, Jeff Edwards explores an issue that has become common knowledge in the construction industry, that designed thermal performance figures for cavity wall constructions are rarely achieved under actual site conditions. He lets us in on how his passion for addressing this 'performance gap' resulted in the creation of the revolutionary Ancon Thermal Windpost (TWP2).
Why are brick support angles manufactured from stainless steel?
This is a question Ancon’s Technical Services Team is regularly asked by those specifying and purchasing support systems for masonry cladding. Here, we outline the reasons why stainless steel is used in this application.
Acoustic Wall Ties for Internal Separating (Party) Walls
Approved Document E: Resistance to the Passage of Sound specifies the requirements for Type A Wall Ties for use in internal separating walls of new-build attached dwellings.
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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.
Design Considerations
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.
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Mike Leonard, Director of the Modern Masonry Alliance, outlines the benefits of building with traditional brick and block construction.