cavity wall tie

A rigid, corrosive-resistant metal tie which bonds two withes of masonry.

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This article provoked a bit of extra comment from some of my surveying colleagues, including one or two in the cavity wall tie replacement industry.

Rusty wall tiles on the agenda again; Peter Fall revisits the problem of rusted wall ties

It was a press release from a cavity wall tie installer down in Yorkshire.

Raising concern on butterfly ties; Peter Fall looks at the problem of corroding wall ties

These other causes include thermal and moisture expansion, lintel failure, roof spread, cavity wall tie failure and so on.

Note helps settle the difference; Peter Fall explains the subtle distinction between subsidence and settlement

Take the first dramatic case of cavity wall tie corrosion.

A stitch in time saves big bills! House doctor Peter Fall looks at leaks

One is the effect of the soil expanding rather than shrinking and the other is the result of cavity wall tie corrosion.

Act quickly to tackle cracks; house d o c to r with Peter Fall of Clear Building Survey: House doctor Peter Fall explains why walls move upwards

Dampness, dry rot, subsidence, cavity wall tie corrosion.

Be prepared to deal with asbestos threat in the home

By older I mean 50 years plus and in particular, the 60 years plus properties that are prone to cavity wall tie corrosion.

If it's an old roof over your head, take a good look at it

Investigation of the wall out-of-plane deformation pattern, as discussed in more details later, showed that the continuous edge can be assumed as restrained against out-of-plane movements due to the presence of cavity wall ties, which restrained the exterior leaf to the interior leaf.

In-situ seismic verification of non-structural components of unreinforced masonry buildings

Flood waters penetrating properties can cause serious damage to the building substrate, the cavity wall ties and internal finishes.

BUFCA Promotes Polyurethane Foam for Structural Stability as Well as for Insulation Purposes

My only solution outwith removing the cavity insulation is to install some Passyfier Sleeved Wall Vent kits however as it's damp patches the cavity wall ties are probably being bridges.

Tip of the week; A wee dusting of talcum powder between squeaking floorboards can solve the problem and smells nice too

Cavity wall insulation can also cause dampness, especially around cavity wall ties. This usually shows up as circular patches about the size of a dinner plate.