What is the solution?
Installation of remedial wall ties, followed by the removal or isolation of the existing wall ties, is the quickest and most cost-effective solution to wall tie replacement. There are various remedial wall ties available, but the three most common are:
- Mechanical Expansion
- Resin / Grouted
- Helical
The Building Research Establishment has suggested that all steel or iron wall ties inserted prior to 1981 are at risk of (premature) failure (premature relates to the notional 60 years life of a building.) If you believe you have a property with wall ties fitted prior to 1981 or have any of the problems mentioned above, we would advise you to get them checked immediately, we can book a professional survey at your convenience using modern techniques and technologies and provide you with solutions to any problems you may have.
The Surveying Cymru Team.
