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Specifying Wall Ties for Energy Efficient Cavity Walls

With the UK construction sector preparing for the implementation of the Future Homes Standard in 2025, the design of the building envelope will be critical in the delivery of energy efficient housing. Thermally efficient cavity wall construction and the correct specification and installation of wall ties will help housebuilders meet updated Part L Regulations and achieve the U-value and fabric requirements in the Future Homes Standard. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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Entire Ancon Bolted Couplers Range now CARES Approved

Leviat is proud to announce that the entire range of Ancon bolted couplers has now achieved full CARES approval, highlighting our ongoing commitment to supporting construction professionals in meeting the highest standards of compliance, safety, and performance across the industry.