Cavity Wall Tie Renewal

Cavity walls have been used to reduce damp penetration since the last century. Wall ties have been used to tie the inner and outer leaf together to provide structural stability. Water, damp can cause these ties to rust and in some instances completely disintegrate. When a tie rusts it expands to several times their original size and mortar beds are cracked and forced apart.
This can cause serious structural damage and with severe weather it is possible for collapse to happen and all the problems and costs that this would entail.
Modern remedial wall ties are normally manufactured from austenitic stainless steel with a variety of types to suit different conditions. Remedial wall ties are installed from the outside of the property so disturbance to the occupiers is minimal.

Re-Pointing

Re-pointing works are carried out using angle grinders fitted with dust hoods, depth guages, diamond cutting discs and dust extraction units for the raking out process. Mortar is then gun injected into the joint, thus filling the joint from the back to the front, and then ironed off in the traditional manner. A variety of joint profiles are available but the most common joint is the half round on bucket handle type.

Brick Repair Works

Cutting out and replacing spalled bricks, crack stitching, repairs using the Helifix systems are all services we offer.

Replacement Cavity Trays And Lintels

Failed lintels and cavity trays can be replaced or if missing altogether can be inserted. As with all of the services we offer a free estimating and advice service is available.

Concrete Repairs

The company carries out concrete repairs using modern material and methods with a free estimating service also offered.

Rendering

We offer a complete rendering service including hacking off the old existing render and renewing.