Barker Goodwin offer a full expert wall tie replacement package. This type of structural work requires a great deal of expertise and skill to complete without causing further structural damage to the property.
Barker Goodwin’s Wall Tie Replacement Solution
The installation of new wall ties will vary from property to property. Unless site conditions predict otherwise, our method of installation will be:
- Locate and mark the position of the existing ties.
- Design a new pattern of ties.
- Install remedial ties.
- Deal with existing ties.
Symptoms common to Wall Tie failure
Outward movement, or bulging, of the wall usually results with the inner leaf of the wall often being carried outwards as well as the ties which are normally intact to some degree at this stage.
Other common symptoms include
- Vertical and horizontal cracking
- Sagging of lintels
- Upward cambering of window sills
- Lifting of roof edges
- Separation of window reveals
- Separation of floors
Whilst these symptoms are common and can be related to wall tie failure, they can also be characteristics of more serious structural defects.
The principal reason for replacing wall ties is corrosion this is attributed by several factors
- Porosity of brickwork: Bricks vary considerably in their moisture absorption rate. Engineering bricks are almost impervious to moisture and water. Softer bricks, however, behave like sponges.
- Quality of mortar: Weak lime mortars are more porous than dense sand and cement mixes. The chemical action of mortars can vary between two extremes, either pacifying or encouraging corrosion.
- Location: The location of any given wall will determine the life expectancy of the wall tie, e.g.. coastal, industrial or locations of persistent driving rain, are all vulnerable.
The team at Barker Goodwin will be pleased to advise you without obligation on a suitable approach and the best course of action regarding Wall Tie Replacement. They will also indicate likely costs at an early stage.
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