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Wall Ties &Restraint Fixings
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PART E of the
BUILDING REGS
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Stainless SteelAll Ancon and Staifix wall ties are manufacturedfrom Stainless Steel because of its corrosionresistance and its strength. The use of StainlessSteel means that no costly remedial measuresare required during the lifetime of the structure.
ApprovalsLook for these logos.
These products are approved by the BritishBoard of Agrément.
These products meet the technicalrequirements of the National House Building Council.
These products meet the requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations: Resistanceto the passage of sound. See pages 4-5 formore information.
AvailabilityAncon and Staifix wall ties are available frombuilders merchants throughout the UK. Fordetails of your nearest stockist please contactAncon on 0114 238 1 238.
SafetyAll Ancon and Staifix wall ties have speciallydesigned safety ends to reduce the risk ofinjury during handling and installation.
Correct InstallationWall ties should be pressed down in, andthen surrounded by, fresh mortar. In order toshow more details of the application, mortarhas been excluded from the photography inthis literature.
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Masonry to Masonry Wall Ties Pages 4-11Introduction to Part E of the Building RegulationsStaifix HRT4 Housing TieStaifix RT2 General Purpose TieAncon ST1 Heavy Duty TieStaifix-Thor Helical TJ2 Thin-Joint Tie
Wall Starter Systems Pages 12-15Staifix Universal Wall Starter SystemStaifix Starter TieStaifix Cavity Starter Tie
Masonry to Timber Wall Ties Pages 16-19Staifix Timber Frame TieStaifix Frame Tie
Masonry to Steel Wall Ties Pages 20-21Ancon 25/14 Restraint System
Other Restraint Fixings Pages 22-25Ancon HiT (Hammer-in Tie)Other Standard Ancon Wall TiesReferences for Bespoke Ancon Wall TiesAncon Remedial Wall Ties
Warm Roof Fixings Pages 26-27Staifix-Thor Helical Batten Fixing
Technical Information Pages 28-31Selection of Wall Ties to DD140Installation GuidanceLength and Density of Wall TiesWall Ties to Part E of the Building Regulations
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Part E of the Building Regulations
Type B for external walls wherea type A tie is not suitableThese ties must have a measureddynamic stiffness of <113MN/m3.
This logo indicates the ties with ameasured dynamic stiffness of<113MN/m3, that are suitable for use inexternal walls where a type A tie isunsuitable.
See pages 30-31 for more information.
Type A for separating orexternal wallsThese ties must have a measureddynamic stiffness of <4.8MN/m3.
This logo indicates the ties with ameasured dynamic stiffness of<4.8MN/m3. These ties are suitable foruse in separating (party) walls andexternal walls.
Ancon has tested its cavity wall ties toPart E of the Building Regulations:Resistance to the passage of sound. Part E aims to increase the soundinsulation of walls and, like many othermaterials, ties must now be tested ontheir ability to transmit airborne sound.
Independent tests have proven thatAncon has fixing solutions that meet thenew performance requirements for bothinternal and external walls.
Part E of the Building Regulationsclassifies wall ties into two types: Type Aand Type B. Two logos are shownthroughout this booklet to indicate theAncon and Staifix wall ties that meetthese new requirements.
Not all ties comply with Part E of the BuildingRegulations: Resistance to the Passage of Sound.
But Ancon and Staifix Wall Ties do.
See pages 30-31 for more information
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Pages 28 and 29 provide information onthe density and positioning of ties, lengthof tie and embedment, installation, andmore details on DD140-2.
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Cavity Wall Ties
Type 1 Heavy Duty Wall Tie for buildings of any height
Type 2/3 General Purpose Wall Tie for buildings not greater than 15 metres in height
Type 4 Light Duty Wall Tie for buildings notgreater than 10 metres in height
for traditional brick/block construction
DD140 Part 2: Recommendationsfor the design of wall tiesDD140 Part 2 classifies ties according totheir strength and function. Anconrecommends that these classificationsare used to select the correct type of tieto suit your project.
Wall ties are an important element in thestability of cavity walls. The correctselection, spacing and installation of tiesis essential to avoid damp penetrationand the distortion or cracking of brickwork.
Many factors including cavity width, typeand height of building, and location mustall be considered in the selection of themost appropriate tie.
BS1243: Metal ties for cavitywall constructionBS1243 was withdrawn in 2005. Anconrecommends that wall ties are selected toDD140-2.
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The New Generationof Cavity Wall Ties
• Manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel
• Safety ends reduce the risk of injury and provide excellent mortar key
• Multiple drips prevent moisture crossing the cavity
• Packed to prevent entanglement
• Tested to performance requirements of Part E of theBuilding Regulations
Application Cavity wall tie suitable for use in theconstruction of houses not greater than10 metres in height. Please refer to page28 for more details.
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Staifix RT2 General Purpose Tie (Type 2 Tie)
Staifix HRT4 Housing Tie (Type 4 Tie)
Length (mm) Cavity (mm)
200 50-75225 76-100
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Application Cavity wall tie suitable for use in theconstruction of houses and smallcommercial developments not greaterthan 15 metres in height. Please refer topage 28 for more details.
Length (mm) Cavity (mm)
200 50-75225 76-100
Patent Nos. GB 2359831IE 83574
Patent Nos. GB 2359831IE 83574
REPLACES BS1243
BUTTERFLY TIE
REPLACES BS1243
DOUBLE TRIANGLE TIE
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ApplicationCavity wall tie suitable for use in theconstruction of buildings of any height.Please refer to page 28 for more details.
ApplicationInsulation retaining clip for use in partialfill cavities with all* standard Ancon andStaifix wall ties. *The TJ Clip should be used with Staifix-Thor Helical TJ2 ties.
Ancon ST1 Heavy Duty Tie (Type 1 Tie)
Staifix Universal Insulation Retaining Clip
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Length (mm) Cavity (mm)
200 50-75225 76-100250 101-125300 126-150
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HRT4RT2Double Triangle
ST1
Flat Ties
UK Patent Nos. 2 255 358 2 260 3482 260 349
REPLACES BS1243
VERTICAL-TWIST TIE
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Staifix-Thor Helical TJ2 Tie
ApplicationHammer-driven cavity wall tie, ideal forthin-joint blockwork and other applicationswhere the joints of the inner and outerleaves of masonry do not course.
Patents applied for
for thin-joint blockwork
Length (mm) Cavity (mm)
205 50230 75255 100280 125305 150
Block Strength TJ2 N/mm2 to DD140
2.8 Type 4 (4)3.5 - 4.0 Type 3 (4)7.0 - 10.5 Type 2 (3)
Notes: Reference should be made to the information on page 28for maximum building heights and wind speed restrictions.Figures in brackets are for a 125mm cavity. Other figures are for acavity of 100mm or less.
HAMMERS
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Build into the bed joint of theouter leaf ensuring the tie issurrounded by mortar.
Install a black Staifix TJ InsulationRetaining Clip to restrain the insulation.
Hammer the tie, through theinsulation, and into the blockworkto the correct embedment.
Keep the brickwork one courseclear during installation of theties. Position the tie against theinner leaf so that the outer endwill be located in the bed joint ofthe external leaf.
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Staifix-Thor Helical TJ2 Thin-Joint Ties should have a minimumembedment of 85mm in the inner leaf of blockwork and 70mm inthe outer leaf of brickwork.
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Staifix Universal Wall Starter Systemfor joining new walls to existing masonry
Application Wall starter system with all the necessaryfixings to join a single skin of masonry 2.4 metres high to an existing wall.
Suitable for:
•Brickwork and blockwork
•Imperial and metric masonry units
•Single leaf and cavity walls
•Internal and external use
•Wall widths from 60mm to 250mm
•Masonry up to 8 metres in height
Ideal for the construction of conservatories,extensions and garden walls.
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Loosely fix first strip at thebottom two fixing points.Insert second strip intothe top of the first stripand loosely fix at theremaining three fixingpoints. Fully tightenscrews, in any order,when both strips are inposition.
Insert wall ties as shownand build into the bedjoints of the new wallensuring they aresurrounded by mortar.
This wall starter will resist a wind load of up to 4.5kN over a height of 2400mm.Prior to installation remove any render, debris etc from the existing wall in the areawhere the new wall will be joined.
Installation
Mark the position of thefive fixing holes so thatthe wall starter system iscentral to the new wall.When overlapped, thestrips should be fixedthrough the first and lastslot, at the point ofoverlap and at two otherpoints in between. Drill10mm diameter holes andinstall plugs.
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Staifix Starter Tiefor joining new walls to existing masonry
Application Screw-in tie supplied with an 8mm nylonplug for joining new masonry to existingwalls without the need for jointing.
Ideal for the construction of conservatories,extensions and garden walls.
AVAILABLE
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Drill an 8mm diameter holehorizontally into existing outerleaf of masonry. Position the holesuch that when the tie is installedthe safety end will be located inthe bed joint of the new inner leafof blockwork.
Insert the nylon plug and screwin the Cavity Starter Tie. Build thetie into the inner leaf of blockworkensuring it is surrounded bymortar.
Staifix Cavity Starter Tie Installation
Staifix Cavity Starter Tie
Starter Ties should be fixed at225mm vertical centres in a linecentral to the new leaf. Drill 8mmdiameter holes, 45mm deep intothe existing wall at an angle of30˚ to the horizontal.
Bend the tie into the bed joint of the new brickwork. Build thetie in ensuring it is surrounded by mortar.
for the build of a new inner leaf of blockwork
Staifix Starter Tie Installation
ApplicationScrew-in tie that simplifies the build of an inner leaf of blockworkwithin an existing structure. Supplied with an 8mm nylon plug.
This tie is suitable for use in masonry up to 8 metres in height. For buildings in particularly exposed areas,especially if the wall is higher than 5 metres or the construction is single leaf, it would be advisable to carry out a check calculation using the wind code and increase the density of starter ties if necessary.
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Staifix Timber Frame Tie (Type 6 Tie)for fixing masonry to timber frames
ApplicationCavity wall tie for use in the constructionof timber-framed buildings up to 4 storeysin height. Supplied complete with anannular ring shank nail.
To Suit Cavities (mm)
50, 75
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Installation
Build the tie into the bed joint ofthe new masonry ensuring it issurrounded by mortar.
Hammer the nail, through thehole in the upstand, into thetimber framework.
Position the tie on fresh mortar inthe bed joint of the outer leaf ofmasonry with the upstandagainst the timber.
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Density of Timber Frame Ties
Timber Frame Ties should be installed at a density of 4.4 ties persquare metre in buildings where the basic wind speed does notexceed 44m/s or in towns and cities where this does not exceed52m/s. The density should be increased to 7 ties per square metrein more severe situations.
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Application Screw-in tie used to join timber door andwindow frames to brickwork.
Staifix Frame Tiefor fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork
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Maximum vertical spacing of Staifix Frame Ties for most buildingsin the UK* with a maximum brickwork height of 15 metres
Main Front and Rear Elevations with most Windows
Maximum Width of Frame (mm) 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000
Towns and Cities 450 450 300 300 225 225 150 150
Open Country 450 375 300 225 225 150 150 150
Side Elevations with few Windows
Maximum Width of Frame (mm) 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000
Towns and Cities 450 300 225 225 150 150 150 75
Open Country 375 225 225 150 150 75 75 75
Note: The area of doors and windows in the wall is more than half the area of doors and windows in the other walls.
The Staifix Frame Tie should not be used as a wall starter tie (see page 14).
Note: The area of doors and windows in the wall is less than half the area of doors and windows in the other walls.
*Excludes the Scottish Highlands, Western Ireland and buildings on slopes greater than 1 in 20.Please contact Ancon Building Products for applications outside the tables above.
Installation
Screw the tie horizontally into thedoor or window frame at a bedjoint position.
Build the tie into the bed joint ofthe new brickwork ensuring thatit is surrounded by mortar.
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Ancon 25/14 Restraint Systemfor tying masonry to steel frames
ApplicationChannel and cavity wall tie for use in theconstruction of steel-framed buildings.Self-drilling screws fix through thechannel and the insulation material, intothe steel.
Tie Length (mm) Open Cavity (mm)
100 50
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Note: Other tie lengths are available.
Build the tie into the bed joint of the newmasonry ensuring it is surrounded bymortar.
The spacing of ties is based on the heightof the building and geographical location.See the table below and the map onpage 28 for recommended spacing.SD25 wall ties can be positioned at anypoint along the channel’s length. Tiesshould achieve a minimum embedment of 62.5mm in the outer leaf and bepressed down in fresh mortar.
Ancon 25/14 channel is supplied withpre-punched holes at 112.5mm centres.This ensures a fixing position is alwayslocated near the end when the channelis cut on site. Using self-drilling screwsthe channel should be fixed at 450mmvertical centres (every fourth hole).
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Note: Screws are available in various lengths to accommodate an insulation thickness of up to 60mm. Ancon recommends theuse of stainless steel fixing screws.
Tie Spacing Based on 25/14 Channel at 600mm Horizontal Centres
Wind Vertical Tie Spacing (mm) for Maximum Height of BrickworkZone 15m 25m 40mA 450 450 300B 450 300 225C 450 225 225
Note: Wind zones are taken from DD140 : Part 2 and are for towns and cities. See page 28.
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Ancon HiT (Type 2 Tie)Hammer-in Tie for multiple cavity widths
ApplicationHammer-in Tie for fixing masonry toconcrete, dense blocks (≥7N/mm2), non-perforated brick or hard stone.This tie is hammered into a plug andbent to suit the size of cavity.
Length (mm) Cavity (mm)
310 up to 150
SUITS MULTIPLE
CAVITY WIDTHS
Note: A special installation tool is required.
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Supporting the tie by hand in theopen cavity, bend parallel to thebrickwork, ensuring an angle of 85-90° is achieved.
Re-insert the tie in the tool leavingenough tie exposed to allow foradequate embedment in the outer leaf.Ancon recommends an embedmentdepth of between 50-65mm.
Hammer the tool until the tie is nolonger visible. Remove the tool andpush an ‘O’ ring on to the tie to acentral position in the open cavity.
Insert the plain end of the tie into thetool, as far as it reaches leaving the45mm thread exposed. Locate the tiein the plug.
Drill a 6mm diameter hole 50mm deepand insert the nylon plug.
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50-65mm Embedment depth
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85-90°
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SPSLengths 150, 200, 225,250, 275, 300mmPlease specify 20 x 3mmsection for collar - jointedconstruction
ButterflyLengths 200*, 225, 250mm*Conforms to BS 1243(withdrawn in 2005) andsuitable for party walls.
Other standard Ancon Wall Ties are available. Please visit
or ask your Ancon and Staifix stockist for more details.
Double TriangleLengths 150*, 200*, 225*,250 , 300mm*Conforms to EN845-1 andDD140 as a Type 2 Tie
SDBLengths 125, 150, 175,200, 225mm
SDVLengths 125, 150, 175,200, 225mm
SD21Lengths 125, 150, 175,200, 225mmFor use with 21/18Omega Channel
WDBLengths 125, 150, 175,200mm
Other Standard Ancon Wall Tieslengths shown in red italics refer to items available within 24 hours
90mm
90mm
90mm
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Application Safety-ended frame cramp used to joinmasonry to concrete or steel frames.
CAN BE USED
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10mm Gap
Ancon SPB Frame Cramp Ancon PPS Movement Tie
Lengths 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200mm Lengths 150, 200, 225, 250mm
FOR VERTICAL
MOVEMENT JOINTS
SD1Lengths 200, 225, 250,275, 300mmConforms to DD140 as aType 1 tie. Also availablewith a central drip
90mm
WHXLengths 125, 150, 175,200mm
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Patent No. 2 291 080
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6x60mm loosedowel
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15mm15mm
References for Bespoke Ancon Wall TiesAncon wall ties may be specified andordered by using a reference letter for the tail, shank and head of the tie.
Example usingReference System
Shank P
Tail D Ancon DP21wall tie
Head 21
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Ancon Remedial Wall Ties
HAVE A
QUESTION? CALL
0114 238 1 238
To suit channel
AC31Lengths 175, 200, 225mm
MM63Lengths 195, 220, 250,300mm
AC31CLengths 175, 200, 225mm
RM63Lengths 195, 220, 250,300mm
Setting tools, resin cartridges, resin guns and mixing nozzles are allavailable. Contact Ancon for more details on our range of remedialwall ties and ancillary products.
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Application Hammer-driven fixing for securing battensand counterbattens to rafters withoutcompressing insulation material.
Unlike a nail, it rotates as it is driven inreducing the risk of splitting or bouncingtimbers.
Hand tools like the one shown above,and SDS drill attachments are available toaid installation.
Staifix-Thor Helical Batten Fixingfor warm roof applications
Lengths (mm)
100, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160
How to calculate the correct length of fixingsBatten / + Insulation + Thickness of any + 35mm Embedment = LengthCounterbatten Thickness additional material eg in rafter of fixingThickness plywood, damp-proofing required
eg 37mm + 40mm + 12mm + 35mm = 124mm Use 125mm
The answer should be rounded up to the nearest available length.
Notes: Other lengths are available as ‘specials’ in increments of5mm. Use of an installation tool is recommended for batten fixingsof 120mm and above.
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The density and spacing of Staifix-Thor Helical Batten Fixings
The table above has been designed tosuit the majority of applications. It issuitable for projects matching all of thefollowing criteria:
•Buildings up to 15 metres in height
•Roof coverings up to 60kg/m2
•Minimum counterbatten thickness of 37mm
•Slope of ground within 1km up to 1:12.5
•Locations in wind zone A or B ie up to 52m/s (see map on page 28)
Please contact Ancon for advice on thecorrect density and spacing of BattenFixings for applications outside any of theparameters detailed. Full technical detailsare available on request.
Rafter SpacingInsulation Fixings 400mm 450mm 600mmThickness per m2 (mm) (mm) (mm)
0-40mm 4.6 525 475 350
41-60mm 7 350 300 225
Note: This data is calculated from the results of independent testing carried out by CERAM Building Technology. The provisions of CP3 Chapter V Parts 1 and 2 have been used and the effects of roofing material weight, and wind and snow loads have been taken into consideration.
How to calculate the quantity of fixingsBatten fixings per m2 x Total roof area m2 = Quantity required
Patents applied for
35mm
Selection of Wall Ties to DD140: Part 2
Installation of Ties
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Wall ties should be pressed down in, and surrounded by, fresh
mortar. In order to show more details of the application, mortar
has been excluded from the photography in this literature.
To ensure cavity wall ties are effective at tying the leaves
together they should be installed as the inner leaf is constructed
and not simply pushed into a joint.
Ties should be installed with a slight fall to the outer leaf, never
towards the inner leaf as this could provide a path for moisture
to cross the cavity.
The drip part of the tie should point downwards and be
positioned near the centre of the open cavity. Ties with multiple
drips, like the Staifix RT2, can often be positioned centrally as
part of the drip will normally be near the centre of the open
section of a partial fill cavity.
Installed ties should be clear of mortar droppings to allow the
drip to function and prevent water from crossing to the inner leaf
of masonry.
MaximumWall Tie to Building Basic WindDD140-2 Application Density Height Speed
Type 1 Heavy duty tie suitable ≥ 2.5 Any < 56m/sfor any building in the per m2 HeightBritish Isles.
Type 2 General purpose tie for ≥ 2.5 15m < 56m/sdomestic houses and per m2
small commercial buildings.
Type 3 General purpose tie for ≥ 2.5 15m < 44m/s domestic houses and small per m2 (< 52m/s forcommercial buildings. towns or cities)
Type 4 Housing tie suitable for ≥ 2.5 10m < 44m/s box-form domestic per m2 (< 52m/s forhouses. towns or cities)
Type 5 Timber frame tie suitable ≥ 4.4 15m < 44m/s for domestic houses and per m2 (< 52m/s forsmall commercial towns or cities)developments of up to two storeys.
Type 6 Timber frame tie that ≥ 4.4 15m < 44m/s accommodates movement per m2 (< 52m/s forbetween the structural frame towns or cities)and the masonry cladding in buildings up to 3 storeys.
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Belfast Newcastle
Liverpool
Cardiff London
WIND ZONE A≤44m/s
WIND ZONE C52 - 56 m/s
WIND ZONE B44 - 52 m/s
Stoke
Birmingham
Bristol
Bournemouth
Leicester
For walls in which both leaves are 90mm or thicker, ties should be used at not less than 2.5 per square metre
(900mm horizontal and 450mm vertical centres). This spacing may be varied by building regulations. Ties
should be evenly distributed over the wall area, except around openings, and should be preferably staggered.
At vertical edges of an opening, unreturned or unbonded edges, and vertical expansion joints, additional ties
should be used. Such ties should be located at 300mm vertical centres, positioned not more than 225mm
from the edge.
Density and Positioning of TiesTypical Layout of Wall Ties Indicating Maximum SpacingStandard spacing for cavity brickwork 900mm x 450mm centres in a staggered pattern (2.5 ties per m2)
Wall ties should be of the correct length to ensure they are
properly embedded in the masonry. Ancon recommends tie
lengths which achieve an embedment of between 62.5mm
and 75mm.
A tie, 225mm long, would be the minimum length recommended
by Ancon for a 100mm cavity.
62.5mm + 100mm + 62.5mm = 225mm
The embedment depths for Staifix-Thor Helical thin-joint ties
differ from the information above and are shown on page 11.
Length of Tie and Embedment
Embedment
Insulationretaining clip
Embedment
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225mm
225mm
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450mm
450mm
300mm 300mm
Horizontal movement joint 450-900mm
Usually 225mmto suit blockcourses
Usually 225mmto suit blockcourses
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Verticalmovementjoint
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225mm
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Debondedties atedges
Headrestraints atcentres to suitwind loading
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The new Part E of the building regulations raises the performance
requirements of walls for resisting the passage of sound. The
aim is to offer increased protection to inhabitants against sound
from other parts of a building and from adjoining buildings.
Part E classifies wall ties into two types:
Type ATies for separating (party) walls or external walls
Type BTies for external walls where a Type A tie is unsuitable
Type A ties
These ties must have a measured dynamic stiffness of
<4.8MN/m3 taking both cavity width and tie density into account.
Test ResultsIndependent tests have proven the Staifix HRT4Housing Tie has a measured dynamic stiffness of<4.8MN/m3 at a 50mm cavity and is therefore suitablefor separating walls with cavities from 50mm to100mm at a standard density of 2.5 per m2.
Robust Standard Details
Robust Details Limited has approved the use of several standard
construction details as a means of complying with Part E when
building new houses and flats. Use of these details eliminates the
need for pre-completion sound testing. The Staifix HRT4 is suitable
for use with the approved details for masonry separating walls as a
Type A tie. For more information visit www.robustdetails.com.
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Wall Ties to Part E of the Building Regulations:
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Product Cavity Width DensityWire Ties
Staifix HRT4 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Staifix RT2 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon WHX 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon WDB 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Staifix Cavity Starter Tie 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon Hammer-In Tie 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon Double Triangle 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Flat Cavity Ties, Frame Cramps and Channel Ties
Ancon ST1 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SD1 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SDB 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SDV 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SD21 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SD25 50mm and above 3.7 per m2
Ancon SD28 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SD30 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon SD38 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ancon Two-Part Tie 150mm and above 2.5 per m2
Helical Ties for Thin-Joint Blockwork
Staifix-Thor Helical TJ2 50mm and above 2.5 per m2
Ties for Timber Frame Construction
Staifix Timber Frame Tie 50mm and above 4.4 per m2
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Type B ties
These ties must have a measured dynamic stiffness of
<113MN/m3 taking both cavity width and tie density into
account.
Test ResultsIndependent tests have proven that the followingAncon and Staifix wall ties have a measured dynamicstiffness of <113MN/m3 and are therefore suitable foruse in external walls.
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