Types and Uses
Masonry and concrete construction projects all require wall ties, anchors and restraint fixings to ensure the stability and functionality of construction panels. There are numerous ties and fixings available in the marketplace which come in a huge array of sizes and are used for many construction applications including brick-to-block construction, thin-joint blockwork, timber frames, steel frames, cavities over 150mm and cellular clay blocks.
Wall ties are a key component in the stability of cavity walls and the correct selection, spacing and installation of ties is essential to avoid damp penetration and the distortion of brickwork. Many factors should be taken into account when specifying fixings such as the cavity width, type and height of the building and its location.
Today’s modern manufacturers have developed an enormous range of cost-effective and practical solutions for industry sectors such as housing, commercial and infrastructure.
Where to buy fixings
- Ash & Lacy Building Systems Ltd - Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7JJ, 0121 525 1444
- J&P Building Systems - Thame Forty, Jane Morbey Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3RR, 01844 215200
- Fernco - Endeavour Works, Newlands Way, Valley Park, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0UW, 01226 340 222
- Fixing Point - Runnings Road, Kingsditch Trading Estate, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9NQ, 01242 265 100
- Bright Nails Ltd - Units 6 & 7, Clipstone Brook Ind. Park, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4GP, 01525 379602
- Thomas Panels and Profiles Ltd - Unit 5, Southern Avenue, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0QF, 01568 610000
- Tornado Fixings Ltd - Belgrave Works, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1PL, 0113 242 4342
- Mackay's of Cambridge - 85 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BY, 0800 034 1803
- Deltaleigh Ltd - Old Coach Buildings, Elland Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4DB, 01422 824959
- Forgefix - Unit 3, Botany Business Park, Macclesfield Road, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7DQ, 01663 719460
- RapierStar Ltd - Bridge Row, Buglawton, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AB, 01260 285868
- Eagledale - Units K & L, Cavans Close, Binley Industrial Estate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2SF, 024 7663 6064