2. Welcome to the latest edition of our
Construction Accessories Catalogue
Offering you a vast range of top quality, leading
brand, Construction Accessories and supported by our
nationwide branch network.
We’re part of the SIG group, which has recently linked
together its Insulation, Technical Insulation, Fixings,
Interiors and Construction Accessories businesses,
meaning that you can now source a huge range
of products, all from your local SIG Construction
Accessories branch, which means a true “One Stop
Shop” for specialists.
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provideafriendly,professionalserviceandfast,
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teamareavailablewithexpertproductandapplication
support,includingourspecialistteams:Waterproofing,
MasonryComponents,ConcreteRepairCentreand
GeotechnicalCentre,ensuringyougettherightproducts
fortherightjob,ontimeandwithinbudget.
Providing the complete geotechnical solution, SIG Geotechnical
Centre go beyond system design and product supply. With a
mobile technical sales department to hand, providing free
on-site support and advice, our dedicated
in-house team are trained to
offer the most cost
effective and high
performance systems,
combined with the option for
free PI cover on eligible designs.
The Concrete
Repair Centre offers
specialist support
with expert product
advice and guidance
from one point of
contact and access
to the full range
of your preferred
brands, nationwide.
WATERPROOFING
We have a full range of Waterproofing products featuring the
major brands within our national network of branches.
Our Technical Business
Development team
can assist you with the
correct specification
to ensure all your
requirements are fully
“watertight”.
MASONRY COMPONENTS
Our Masonry components teams can offer technical advice for
various design systems including a project management,
take off and design service. We have
vast experience in supplying a
comprehensive range of products
from Wall Ties and Brickwork
Reinforcement to Masonry Support
and Windpost Systems, we can
offer advice on the best solution
for your building requirements.
4. 4 Brickwork & Accessories
We have a vast experience in
supplying a comprehensive range
of products to the brickwork and
blockwork requirement on site. We
offer everything other than the bricks
and blocks themselves, including a
project management, take-off and
design service.
SIG Construction Accessories stock
more Ancon products than any other
distributor, including off-the-shelf
support systems, channel, brick
reinforcement and wall ties which
are all widely available on our next
day service. Specialist items can be
designed or sourced as required,
just contact one of our Nationwide
branches for more information.
Take Offs & Specifications
• We provide a take off service whenever required
by the customer.
• We work with customers and suppliers to
support or change specifications in order to add
value to our customer’s business.
PRODUCTS PAGE
Masonry Support 7
Cast-in Channels 13
Windposts 16
Brick Reinforcement 22
Wall Channel 43
Wall Starter Systems 45
Head Restraints 47
Restraint Straps/Multiholed Fixings Straps 50
Masonry Hangers - Solid Joist 53
Roof Connectors 57
Angle Brackets and Ties 58
Joint Fillers 61
Sealants 62
Damp Proof Courses (DPC) 64
Damp Proof Course (DPC) Accessories 71
Cloak Units 74
Special Applications Coping Stones 78
Abutment Trays 79
Leaded Cavity Trays 79
Brickwork Protection 81
Brick & Concrete Cleaning Material 82
Bricklayer Accessories 84
5. 5Brickwork & Accessories
Project Management Service
Your construction projects are
driven by delivering on time, to
budget. To help you achieve this,
we can support you with our full
project management service for
brickwork products.
At enquiry stage, you will be
allocated a Project Manager who
will liaise with manufacturers,
buyers, project managers,
architects and engineers for you, to
ensure the correct products for your
project are designed and supplied
to site on time.
Just send your dedicated Project
Manager your architectural
drawings and we will do the rest:
• Identifying where brickwork
components are required
• Specifying the products required
• Providing take offs for the project*
• Quoting
• Arranging the design and
manufacture of the products
• Liaising with manufacturers and
site to schedule deliveries
• After sales support
Our fully qualified team of
chartered surveyors and engineers
has the knowledge and experience
to deliver your design requirements.
We will always seek your approval
before going ahead with a
specification.
6. 6 Brickwork & Accessories
Design Service
SIG Construction Accessories offers
a comprehensive design service
for bespoke products including
masonry support, windposts and
cloaks to meet all your technical
requirements. We co-ordinate the
design process from start to finish,
saving you time and giving you a
tailor-made, trouble free masonry
package.
Take Off Service
Time is a scarce resource on site, and we know
that creating take-offs is time consuming. Our
project management service includes a full
take-off* for masonry support, wall ties, DPC’s
cavity trays and cavity closers. Our specialist
team has the experience to ensure a fast
turnaround, so you can get an estimate and
your order quickly and efficiently.
A Service Tailored to Your Needs
You can call on our expertise at any stage
of your project and we’ll be happy to assist.
We can also offer advice on specification
alternatives to ensure you are getting the most
suitable product for the job.
If you would like any further information about
this service and how we can help with your
project, please contact your local branch; see
back cover for details.
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You submit a full set of architectural drawings (electronic or paper copy)
A full take off is carried out by our fully qualified
Quantity Surveyors. This service is chargeable but
re-credited when materials are ordered from the take off
The drawings will be forwarded to the
appropriate manufacturer for a full technical
design and take off
Is there a design requirement?
You will be allocated a designated Project Manager.
who will liaise with site to handle call offs and
schedule your deliveries
Full detailed drawings are submitted and approvals
from contractor/structural engineering/
architect are sought
Quote for materials submitted and accepted
Full detailed drawings are submitted and approvals
from contractor/structural engineering/
architect are sought
Are drawings approved
Yes No
No Yes
Amendments made
7. 7Brickwork & Accessories
Masonry Support
In design situations when a
masonry support angle is required
there are three principle systems
to choose from: AnconOptima,
MDC or CFA. Through our on site
design evaluation with your project
manager and negotiations with
your procurement and design
teams, we can ascertain which
system is appropriate in each
instance.
Project Management Service
SIG Construction Accessories is the primary
driver of information flow throughout the
design process of masonry support systems.
All aspects of the approval and manufacturing
process are co-ordinated through a dedicated
account manager, who will ensure the proposed
designs are signed off for manufacture and
delivered to your construction schedule.
Detailed cross section and layout drawings
are supplied for the bespoke support system
required. This will show the location of the
fixings, whether it is bolt positioning for cast-in
channels for concrete frames or bolt positioning
for steel frames. Bracket angle units are cross
referenced clearly against grid lines for easy
installation on site.
Details for Specification and Ordering
The principal information needed to start
an enquiry is:
• What is the cavity size?
• What is the masonry load to be carried?
• What is the support system being fixed
back to?
8. 8 Brickwork & Accessories
Specification / Referencing
Ancon masonry support follows an easy to
use referencing system to aid installation on
site. The reference always follows the same
structure:
System / type / cavity / masonry load / projection
where:
MDC = Welded Bracket / Angle.
MDC/R = Welded Bracket / Angle with reversed
angle.
MDC/I = Welded Bracket / Angle inverted angle
system.
CFA = Cold Formed Angle standard system.
CFA/I = Cold Formed Angle Inverted system.
P = Projection.
Examples:
MDC / R / 75 / 5.6
Welded Bracket system with a reversed angle
to suit a 75mm cavity and to carry 5.6kN/metre
run of masonry.
CFA / I / 50 / 6.0
Continuous / Cold Formed Angle system with
an inverted angle to suit a 50mm cavity and to
carry 6.0kN/m run of masonry.
Adjustment
Cast-in channel will provide virtually unlimited
horizontal adjustment; slotted holes in a
steel edge member will offer more limited
adjustment.
The ability of welded bracket support systems
to accommodate variations in the line of the
structure is limited by the maximum thickness
of shims.
Shims can be included between the bracket
and the frame up to a maximum thickness
of the outside diameter of the fixing bolt, or
16mm, whichever is less.
Vertical adjustment is provided by the deep slot
in the back of the bracket.
Bi-metallic Corrosion
Corrosion of a steel frame may be slightly
increased where there is direct contact with
stainless steel in a damp environment. This
can be avoided by isolating the two dissimilar
metals by painting the contact area or by
incorporating a separating membrane.
9. 9Brickwork & Accessories
AnconOptima Standard Support Systems
Available from stock
The Industry’s growing emphasis on speed of
construction, and the limited ability of welded
bracket support systems to provide adjustment
on site, has created a demand for an offthe-
shelf support system.
AnconOptima consists of short two-step angles,
interchangable brackets and locking wedges.
Benefits of AnconOptima
• More adjustable than welded bracket systems
allowing for variations in the structural frame
• Specified by using simple load / cavity charts
• No requirement for detailed layout drawings,
reducing design time
• Non-project specific and supplied from stock
• Faster and easier to install - reduces labour
requirements for installation
Adjustment
Brackets are changed on site to allow for
variations in the edge beam and are available
to suit cavities from 60mm to 150mm in 5mm
increments.
Shims can be used for fine adjustments and
should never need to be more than 4mm thick.
The AnconOptima System features a fixing
zone providing a total of 50mm horizontal
adjustment. If the system is to be fixed using
expansion bolts, the brackets can be moved
to eliminate clashes between the bolts and
reinforcing bar. This also allows the system to
be fixed to pre-drilled holes rather than slots in
steelwork.
Vertical adjustment is achieved in the usual
way by the deep slot in the back of the bracket.
Horizontal adjustment can be increased by
fixing the system to an Ancon channel cast into
the face of the concrete.
Cutting On Site
AnconOptima is not designed for specific
buildings and certain angles will need to be cut
on site to suit the length required. Each angle
section must have at least two brackets.
Corners
Standard left-hand and right-hand corners
are available. Each corner section requires
three brackets in order to achieve the required
performance. These sections should never be
cut.
Installation
A detailed installation guide is enclosed with
each delivery. Additional copies are available
on request.
11. 11Brickwork & Accessories
Ancon MDC Bracket Angle Support System
This bespoke system can carry over eight
metres of brickwork and can accommodate any
width of cavity from 40mm. The brackets are
welded to the angle and the material content
of both components is optimised to ensure an
economic solution.
The Ancon MDC system can be supplied in
a variety of configurations to suit particular
applications and support special masonry
features. The size of the support angle can be
varied to suit the thickness and height of the
masonry to be carried. Bracket spacing, depth
and height are all varied to suit loadings, fixing
position and cavity width.
Adjustment
Limited adjustment is provided in every
direction to allow for tolerance in the structural
frame.
The serrated and slotted face of the bracket
allows for vertical adjustment. Shims allow
adjustment to suit variation in the structural
frame. Longitudinal adjustment is provided by a
cast-in channel in concrete or slots in steelwork.
12. 12 Brickwork & Accessories
CFA Continuous Angle Support System
Continuous angles are usually suitable for
applications where cavities are small, or there
is a requirement for the cavity to be closed at
the support position.
The angles will normally be supplied in lengths
of up to four metres.
Adjustment
Adjustment is provided in every direction to
allow for tolerance in the structural frame.
Vertical slots in the angle with serrated
pads allow ±25mm adjustment. Horizontal
adjustment is virtually unlimited when fixing to
a continuous cast-in channel and will depend
on the length of the slotted holes in the edge
member when fixing to steel.
Slotted holes (18 x 60mm) in the angle allow
horizontal adjustment of ±22mm. Shims can
be included between the bracket and the
frame, up to a maximum thickness of the
outside diameter of the fixing bolt, or 16mm,
whichever is less.
Thermal Breaks
Masonry support systems from Ancon can be
supplied with Thermal Breaks* to minimise
cold bridging, and improve the energy
efficiency of your building project.
Ancon Thermal breaks work by inserting a
material with a lower thermal conductivity
between the brackets and the frame. Shaped
like a standard Ancon key-hole shim, these
Thermal Breaks are manufactured from a
durable fibre-reinforced thermoset plastic,
which has a thermal conductivity of just
0.3W/mK.
This product is suitable for standard
AnconOptima support brackets and most
Ancon MDC-type brackets.
*Ancon Thermal Break, ref. BK03
13. 13Brickwork & Accessories
Cast-in Channels
Cast-in Channels range from simple self-anchoring slots for accepting
restraint fixings to large capacity channels with integral anchors. They
provide the necessary adjustment required when fixing to concrete and
can eliminate site drilling. Nail holes aid the fixing of channels to timber
formwork and an infill prevents the ingress of concrete during casting.
Cast-in fixings do not generate expansive forces in the concrete and can
be used at close centres and closer to the edges than expansion fixings.
There are many cast-in channel profiles, the most commonly used are
21/18 and 30/20.
Omega 21/18
The Omega 21/18 Channel is a self-anchoring
channel for use with Ancon wall ties referenced
SP21, SD21 or PP21. The shallow depth of
18mm allows the channel to be used where
there is reduced cover to the reinforcement.
Nail holes aid the fixing of the channel to
timber formwork.
30/20
Ancon 30/20 is a high performance channel
and should be used in preference to 38/17. Its
unique shape allows the applied load to be fed
directly from the channel lips to the anchors
and the more compact section size improves
its fit between reinforcement. In addition, its
lower material content provides cost benefits.
Specially designed T-head bolts ride up the
sloping sides of the channel and securely lock
behind the front lips. This channel also accepts
standard 20mm wide wall ties.
14. 14 Brickwork & Accessories
Fixing to Channels
This is achieved by ‘T’ head bolts. These are
inserted into the channel and turned through
90°. The bolt must then be tightened to the
correct torque. Tapped plate washers can be
used as an alternative to ‘T’ bolts where non-
standard bolt lengths or diameters are required.
Allowable Channel Loads
The allowable load data is available upon
request.
Channel Infill
All Ancon channels are supplied filled to help
stop the ingress of concrete during casting. This
material is removed easily in long sections.
Installation Guidance
When fixing to timber formwork, all nail holes
need to be utilised, to prevent excessive ingress
of concrete fines between the formwork and
the channel during casting. Nails with a plain
shank should be installed perpendicular to
the channel to ensure easy removal of the
formwork.
Masonry Support Fixings
Design Considerations
There are several factors which will affect the
performance of these fixings.
The following areas should be considered
to ensure that the expected performance is
achieved:
• Embedment
• Edge distances and spacings
• Fixing thicknesses and shims
• Combined loads
Types of Suitable Fixings:
• Single Expansion Bolts (Concrete)
• High Performance Bolts (Concrete)
• Ancon Steel Grip (Steel Box Section)
• Resin Anchors (Concrete)
We can select the most appropriate fixing for
your masonry support application.
High performance bolt
Capsule anchors
Steelgrip Patent no.2410307
15. 15Brickwork & Accessories
Lintels
Lintels span across openings (typically doors
and windows) and transfer the weight of the
masonry above the opening to the masonry
each side. The horizontal leg of the lintel fits
within a bed joint, the front edge is usually
turned down to provide a drip edge which
helps shed moisture above the opening. Lintels
usually support both leaves of masonry, but
single leaf lintels are also available.
A complete range of galvanised and stainless
steel lintels are available to suit all domestic
and commercial applications.
The Housing and Unilintel ranges are designed
to suit the loading conditions found in the
majority of residential and commercial
buildings.
The standard range consists of:
• Housing Lintels
• Unilintels
• Channel Lintels
• Solid Wall Lintels
• Single Leaf Lintels
• Timber Frame Lintels
• Box Lintels
Custom Lintels
In order to meet the requirements of today’s
challenging industry, SIG Construction
Accessories can source the design and
manufacture of both special stainless steel and
galvanised steel lintels for application where
standard lintels are unsuitable.
Solutions can be supplied for complex features
such as corbels and other architectural details.
Special cranked, bay, corner and cantilevered
corners are available in addition to the
following arch shapes:
• Segmental arch
• Semi-circular arch
• Apex arch
• Gothic arch
• Flat top arch
• Double arch
• Arched on plan
The following information will aid the design
of a custom lintel and if available should be
supplied with your enquiry:
• Wall construction: outer leaf, inner leaf and
cavity size.
• Clear span of opening
• Bearings available (if less than 225mm)
• Radius or rise of arch and angles for apex/
cranked and corner lintels
16. 16 Brickwork & Accessories
Windposts
Large panels of masonry or panels
with openings can often be
difficult to justify structurally. The
traditional solutions have been to
either increase the thickness of
the wall or introduce an additional
column. Windposts fit within the
wall allowing the existing thickness
to be maintained.
Both stainless steel and mild steel/
coated windposts can be supplied.
Ancon WP1 and WP3 Windposts
These are channel section windposts which
are designed to be installed within the cavity
leaving the blockwork undisturbed. The
windposts are complete with end connections
and ties which fit into the vertical slots in the
flanges of the channel section.
Ancon WP2 Windposts
WP2 Windposts are angle section windposts
designed for either small cavities or where wind
loads are high. One leg of the angle windpost
is built into the blockwork, and the blockwork
is tied through the leg of the windpost to
minimise any possible movement or cracking
of internal finishes. If a vertical movement joint
is required in place of a tied joint, debonded
ties can be supplied.
WP2
Typical examples of
windpost applications
WP1
WP3
17. 17Brickwork & Accessories
Ancon WP4 Windposts
These are generally used in internal blockwork
walls that have a ‘fair faced’ finish to both sides
and where the windposts cannot protrude
beyond either face.
Sometimes referred to as ‘spine’ posts they are
flat plates designed to fit within the wall.
Although the depth of a WP4 post is limited by
the width of the masonry (ideally 20mm less
than the wall width) the thickness of the post
can vary to increase its load capacity.
Blockwork is tied through the post. Debonded
ties can be used if the post is positioned at a
movement joint.
Windpost Design
Windposts are designed and manufactured
to suit each individual project. Sufficient time
should be allowed for the design, approval and
manufacturing process when placing orders.
Ancon Windposts are designed to span
vertically between floors to provide lateral
support for panels of brickwork. The windposts
will usually be restrained by the brickwork and
designed as ‘simply supported beams’.
Deflection under wind load will often limit the
maximum loading. Windposts can be designed
as ‘propped cantilevers’ to limit deflection,
this however will require a much larger base
connection which in many cases may be
difficult to accommodate.
Connections to the frame are designed to
permit adjustment during installation. Serrated
surfaces will be provided where adjustment is
in the direction of the load. The top connection
allows for shrinkage or vertical movement of
the frame to take place. The type of fixing will
depend on the nature of the frame. Expansion
bolts are normally supplied for concrete frames
and set screws will be supplied for steel frames.
Typical fixing details are shown overleaf,
although others are available.
18. 18 Brickwork & Accessories
Parapet and Spandrel Posts
Ancon Parapet and Spandrel Posts are
restrained by the brickwork and designed
as ‘cantilevers’. The base connection will
need to be sufficient to resist the ‘bending
moment’ and may in some cases be difficult
to accommodate within the floor construction.
The height of these posts is unlikely to be more
than 1.6 metres.
Standard Windpost Section Sizes
WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4
Depth,Width,Thickness Depth,Width,Thickness Depth,Width,Thickness Depth,Width,Thickness
60 x 60 x 4mm 125 x 70 x 4mm 55 x 60 x 4mm 90 x 8mm
80 x 60 x 4mm 140 x 70 x 4mm 65 x 60 x 4mm 100 x 8mm
150 x 70 x 4mm 75 x 60 x 4mm 110 x 8mm
170 x 70 x 4mm 85 x 60 x 4mm 120 x 8mm
160 x 70 x 5mm 55 x 60 x 5mm
170 x 70 x 5mm 75 x 60 x 5mm
180 x 70 x 5mm 85 x 60 x 5mm
130 x 70 x 6mm 75 x 60 x 5mm
150 x 70 x 6mm 95 x 60 x 5mm
185 x 70 x 6mm 105 x 60 x 5mm
150 x 80 x 8mm 115 x 60 x 5mm
170 x 80 x 8mm 115 x 60 x 6mm
180 x 80 x 8mm 115 x 60 x 8mm
Mild Steel Posts
Some projects have a need for mild steel posts.
These can be supplied with a range of coatings
to suit the application, such as galvanised red
oxide paint or just in plain mild steel. Both SHS
and RHS posts can be supplied.
19. 19Brickwork & Accessories
Windpost Ties
A range of ties are available to suit Ancon
Windposts.
SDN
SDN Ties (with drip) are used to the outer leaf.
SPN
SPN Ties to the inner leaf.
SNS
SNS Ties are used across the posts in the
inner blockwork and can be supplied with
a debonding sleeve for use where there is a
vertical movement joint.
Typical Windpost Fixing Details
Base Connection of a WP3
Windpost to Combideck.
Top Connection of a WP3 Windpost to
the Underside of a Concrete Beam.
Top Connection of a WP3 Windpost
to the Face of the Concrete.
SNS
SDN
SPN
20. 20 Brickwork & Accessories
Top Connection of a WP2 Windpost
to the Underside of a Steel Beam.
Top Connection of a WP2 Windpost to
the Underside of a Timber Wall Plate.
Top Connection of a WP3 Windpost to
the Underside of a Steel Beam.
Base Connection of a WP2 Parapet Post
to the Top and Face of a Concrete Slab.
Base Connection of a WP3 Windpost
to the Top of a Concrete Slab.
Top Connection of a WP3 Windpost
to the Top of a Timber Wall Plate.
21. 21Brickwork & Accessories
Windpost Design Sheet
If you would like to order a windpost, please complete questions 1-9 below.
One windpost specification per sheet.
Reference/Contact
1. Type (tick)
NB: Windposts will be detailed and supplied as
orientated above unless otherwise stated.
3. Number Required
Number of windposts
required to this specification No.
2. Section Size
E.g. 140 x 70 x 4mm
4. Length
Structural Opening (a to b) mm
5. Top Connection (tick)
Please indicate required top connection from the drawing below and complete all applicable
dimensions (see ?)
9. Drawings Attached? Yes No
Please attach drawings showing section through building if available
Contact:
Site Address:
Tel: Fax:
Order No:
Please fax back to your local branch
7. Slot Dimension
Please state dimension from base to first tie
position to match coursing (b to x)
mm
8. Brick and Block
Brick mm
Cavity Size mm
Block mm
6. Base Connection
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Please state size of UB
Timber wall plate
Please state size of wall
plate and any offset
Concrete Concrete Steel Beam
Please state size of UB
22. 22 Brickwork & Accessories
Brick Reinforcement
Brick reinforcement products are designed for structural reinforced
masonry applications and crack control. All products supplied by SIG
Construction Accessories comply fully with the requirements of the
Reinforced Masonry Design Code - BSEN 1996 and BSEN 845- 3: 2003*.
*All products also comply with the new regulations on CE marking.
Brickforce®
Brick reinforcement consists of two main
parallel wires joined by in-line welded cross
wires. Main wires are manufactured to a
flattened profile to simplify location into the
mortar joint without steel build-up problems at
lap positions corners/junctions, or when used
in conjunction with wall ties. Both stainless and
galvanised steel are held in stock.
Main Wires:
Flattened profile, equivalent diameter to
suit design requirements with a minimum
characteristic tensile strength of 500N/mm2
.
Brickforce is available in a range of different
main wire diameters for specific structural
loading situations, and in a variety of product
widths to suit different block or brick leaf
construction.
Pack Sizes:
• Manufactured in 2.7m long strips and
supplied in packs
• Stainless steel packs contain 20 strips
(54m per pack)
• Galvanised packs contain 25 strips
(67.5m per pack). Minimum overlap 225mm
24. 24 Brickwork & Accessories
Bricktor®
CCR
Bricktor® CCR is a crack control reinforcement
product which can be used for both standard
masonry joints and 2-3mm thin joint systems.
Supplied in a roll, Bricktor is manufactured from
high tensile wire. Its cross wires are designed
in a square welded format which allows easier
application into the bed joint. It is available in
both stainless steel and galvanised finishes.
Galvanised Bricktor is for use in internal walls
only. For external walls (including inside leaf
of cavity wall) stainless steel Bricktor must be
used.
Used in thin joint aircrete construction, the
welded wire mesh is approx. 1.5 mm in
thickness which lies easily within 2-3mm
mortar joints.
Quality
• Stainless steel wire - Grade 304S 15
• Galvanised steel - zinc coated 60g/m2
• Wire characteristics - longitudinal wires -
1.25mm diameter
• Cross wires - 0.65mm diameter
Sizes
Supplied as 25m roll.
Minimum overlap 225mm.
Stainless Steel Galvanised No. of main wires To suit wall width
SBT60CCR GBT60CCR 4 100 - 125mm
SBT100CCR GBT100CCR 6 140 - 150mm
SBT160CCR GBT160CCR 9 190 - 200mm
SBT180CCR GBT180CCR 10 215mm
Note: For wall widths greater than 225mm, a combination of narrower roll widths may be used.
25. 25Brickwork & Accessories
Bricktie®
SCF
Reinforcement for collar jointed walls.
Bricktie®
SCF is a ladder type masonry
reinforcement element that consists of a 20
x 3mm flat tie welded to two longitudinal
flattened reinforcing wires.
Bricktie®
is 175mm wide and 2.7m in length
being specifically designed to reinforce and
provide structural wall ties to suit a 215mm
thick composite masonry wall.
The use of Bricktie®
allows the construction
of collar-jointed walls - made up from two
thinner blocks. By tying the two masonry leaves
together, the wall may be designed as if it were
solid construction.
Bricktie is produced in 3 sizes depending on the
strength required.
w Pitch Ø longitudinal Profile
longitudinal
Ø
cross-flat
length weight
kg/pc
a b c d l
Bricktie SCF35W175 175mm 450mm 3.5mm 2.75 x 4mm 20 x 3mm 2700mm 0.911
Bricktie SCF40W175 175mm 450mm 4mm 2.75 x 5mm 20 x 3mm 2700mm 1.052
Bricktie SCF50W175 175mm 450mm 5mm 3 x 8mm 20 x 3mm 2700mm 1.395
26. 26 Brickwork & Accessories
Ancon AMR Reinforcement
Ancon AMR is a steel reinforcement, designed
to be located in the horizontal bed joint to
strengthen masonry panels. The longitudinal
steel wires are flattened to ensure good cover is
maintained even lapped or used with wall ties.
Depth and Length
The main longitudinal wires are flattened to
less than 3mm. Ancon AMR is manufactured in
standard lengths of 2700mm.
The longitudinal wires have a minimum
characteristic yield strength of 500N/mm2
.
Materials
Ancon AMR is available in Austenitic stainless
steel (ref. S) and galvanised steel (ref. G).
Stainless steel provides the greatest corrosion
resistance and life-cycle costing benefits, and is
suitable for use in any application. Galvanised
steel is not suitable for use in the external leaf
of a cavity wall.
Wire Diameters
The Ancon AMR is manufactured from five wire
sizes which, after flattening, have an equivalent
wire diameter of 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5 and 5mm.
Widths
Available in four standard widths (60, 100, 150,
175mm), the Ancon AMR can be used in wall
widths from 100mm to 215mm.
28. 28 Brickwork & Accessories
Ancon AMR - X Reinforcement
Ancon AMR – X is based on the existing Ancon
AMR masonry reinforcement, but with shaped
rather than straight cross wires. This innovative
design is a simple, cost effective way to correct
poor site practice.
If applied to dry bricks or blocks, only the
modified cross wires are in contact with the
masonry; the longitudinal wires are elevated.
When the next masonry unit is lowered, the
mortar layer disperses around the steel, leaving
the reinforcement fully surrounded.
The depth and length of the Ancon AMR – X
is the same as the Ancon AMR reinforcement.
Ancon AMR –X is manufactured from stainless
steel wire and is therefore suitable for use
in internal and external wall panels. The
longitudinal wires are manufactured in two
sizes which, after flattening, have an equivalent
wire diameter of 3mm and 5mm. Available in
two standard widths (60mm, 100mm), Ancon
AMR-X can be used in masonry units from 100
to 150mm wide.
Wall Thickness Product Reference
100mm – 125mm Brick/Block AMR-X/S/D3.0/W60
AMR-X/S/D5.0/W60
140mm – 150mm Block AMR-X/S/D3.0/W100
AMR-X/S/D5.0/W100
Corner Units and T-Sections
Pre-fabricated corner units and T-Sections can
be manufactured to provide true continuity of
reinforcement.
29. 29Brickwork & Accessories
Metal Lath and Mesh
Range of expanded metal sheets and coils for
internal and external plaster key applications
and anti-crack control.
Brick Reinforcement Coil
Coil Mesh Lath is produced for brick and
block-work reinforcement. Its primary usage is
to prevent cracking.
Reasons why you should select stainless steel
or galvanised coils for reinforcing brickwork:
• Brick reinforcement coils are lengths of
expanded stainless or galvanised mesh with
continuity of steel throughout
• Have no joints, welds or interweaving to fail
under stress
• Once mortared into brickwork the diamond-
shaped meshes are anchored immovably
so that the reinforcement cannot slip under
tension
Specification
All galvanised materials are manufactured from
steel to DX51.BSEN 10142 (g 275).
Stainless steel materials are manufactured
from steel to EN 10088-2 grade 1.4301
(standard supersedes BS1449 Part 2: 1983
grade 304 S15).
Material Thickness Material Size
0.3mm Galvanised Steel 63mm
0.3mm Galvanised Steel 100mm
0.3mm Galvanised Steel 175mm
0.3mm Galvanised Steel 225mm
0.3mm Galvanised Steel 305mm
0.3mm Stainless Steel 63mm
0.3mm Stainless Steel 100mm
0.3mm Stainless Steel 175mm
0.3mm Stainless Steel 225mm
Available in 20 or 100 metre coils
30. 30 Brickwork & Accessories
Ancon Wall Ties
The selection and spacing of wall ties depend
on many factors. These include the type of
brick/block to be tied, cavity width, type and
height of building, location and design life.
Map One
Wind speed information taken from BS EN
1991-1-4: 2005 for use with PD 6697: 2010.
Map Two
Wind speed information taken from BS 6399-2:
1997 Code of Practice for Wind Loads for use
with BS 5268-6.1: 1996.
Density and Positioning of Ties
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 x
450mm vertical centres). Ties should be evenly
distributed over the wall area, except around
openings, and should preferably be staggered.
Length of Tie and Embedment
Wall ties should be of the correct length to
ensure they are properly embedded in the
masonry. The tie should have a minimum
embedment of 50mm in each leaf but also
take site tolerances into account for both cavity
width and centring of the tie. For this reason
we suggest tie lengths which achieve an
embedment of between 62.5mm and 75mm.
Recommended lengths to suit various cavity
widths are shown for masonry-to-masonry wall
ties.
31. 31Brickwork & Accessories
Selection of Wall Ties to PD6697 and BS 5268-6:1
Type Application Density Max Building
Height
Geographical Location
Type 1 Heavy duty tie suitable for
most building sizes and types.
Not very flexible and not
recommended where there
is expected to be excessive
differential movement between
leaves
2.5 ties/m2
3-4 ties/
m2
at unbonded
edges
Any height Suitable for most sites.
However, for relatively tall or
unusually shaped buildings
in vulnerable areas, the
tie provision should be
calculated.
Type 2 General purpose tie for
domestic and small commercial
buildings. May be suitable for
buildings exceeding 15 metres
if shown to be adequate by
calculation.
2.5 ties/m2
3-4 ties/
m2
at unbonded
edges
15m Suitable for flat sites. Basic
wind speed up to 31m/s
and altitude not more than
150m above sea level.
Type 3 Basic wall tie generally as Type
2 above
2.5 ties/m2
3-4 ties/
m2
at unbonded
edges
15m Suitable for flat sites. Basic
wind speed limited to 27m/s
and altitude not more than
150m above sea level
Type 4 Light duty wall tie suitable for
box-form domestic dwellings
with leaves of similar thickness
2.5 ties/m2
3-4 ties/
m2
at unbonded
edges
10m Suitable for flat sites in
towns and cities where the
basic wind speed is limited
to 27m/s and altitude not
more than 150m above
sea level.
Type 5 Timber frame tie suitable for
domestic houses and industrial/
commercial developments of
up to three storeys
4.4 ties/m2
3-4 ties/
m2
at unbonded
edges
15m Suitable for flat sites in
towns and cities where the
basic wind speed does not
exceed 25m/s and altitude is
not more than 150m above
sea level
Type 6 As Type 5 but suitable for
developments of up to four
storeys
As Type 5 15m Suitable for flat sites in
towns and cities where the
basic wind speed does not
exceed 25m/s and altitude is
not more than 150m above
sea level
Type 7 As Type 5 but suitable for
developments of between
five and seven storeys, being
designed to accommodate the
increased vertical differential
movement.
Calculated for
actual performance
required for each
site location
18m Calculated for actual
performance required for
each site location
For complete information refer to PD6697 and BS 5268-6:1
32. 32 Brickwork & Accessories
Recommended lengths of Masonry to Masonry Wall Ties
Cavity Width Length of Wall Tie BS 5628-1 Wall tie
50 - 75mm 200mm HRT4/ RT2/ RT3/ ST1/ Teplo
76 - 100mm 225mm HRT4/ RT2/ RT3/ ST1/ Teplo
101 - 125mm 250mm HRT4/ RT2/ RT3/ ST1/ Teplo
126 - 150mm 275mm HRT4/ST1/DT/Teplo1/Teplo2
151 - 175mm 300mm ST1/Teplo2/DT/Two-Part Tie
176 - 200mm 325mm* Teplo2/Two-Part Tie
201 - 225mm 350mm* Teplo2/Two-Part Tie
226 - 250mm 375mm* Teplo2/Two-Part Tie
251 - 275mm 400mm* Teplo2/Two-Part Tie
276 - 300mm 425mm* Teplo2/Two-Part Tie
*Lengths for Teplo 2.
35. 35Brickwork & Accessories
Debonding Sleeves
Debonding sleeves are used on plain-ended
wall ties at vertical movement joints. The tie
will restrain the masonry against lateral wind
loads but the sleeve will allow the masonry
to expand or contract. A 120mm long sleeve
will provide an allowance for movement
and tolerance, and will be suitable for most
applications. Other lengths and sizes available
to special order.
Length: 120mm.
Insulation Retaining Clips
The red Insulation Retaining Clip will fit all
standard stainless steel wall ties.
Size: 80mm Diameter.
Pack Sizes: Bags of 20 or 250.
Black Teplo Clip
The black Teplo-Clip should be used with the
TeploTie range.
Hammer Screws
Hammer Screws are available for fixing into
concrete. Sizes: 6 x 40mm, 8 x 60mm.
36. 36 Brickwork & Accessories
Tek Screws
Tek Screws are available for fixing into steel up
to 12mm thick. Size: 5.5 x 38mm.
Two-Part Tie
Cavities exceeding 150mm are sometimes
required. This necessitates longer ties which
can be difficult to balance and keep horizontal
when built into the inner leaf. The Ancon
Two-Part Tie has one section built into the
blockwork; the other section is then fixed as the
outer leaf is built.
The inner tie is manufactured in a standard
length of 170mm. Variation in the cavity width
is accommodated by the length of the outer tie.
Insulation Retaining Clips can be supplied to fit
the inner section.
Ancon Two-Part Ties sustain loads which
exceed the requirements for a Type 2 tie
to PD6697 for cavities up to 300mm. An
embedment of 75mm is required at each end.
Fastrack Channel
Building one leaf of the cavity wall in advance
of the other is often beneficial but can create
problems with coursing. Buildings which
incorporate imperial or continental bricks and
standard metric blocks present even greater
difficulties.
Ancon Fastrack Channel is built into the inner
leaf of blockwork ready to take an Ancon SD28
or similar tie for the outer leaf. This method of
construction avoids the dangers of projecting
ties (Tie lengths = open cavity + 50mm).
Ancon Fastrack Channels and Ties can be
supplied in different lengths and can also be
used for tying stonework to blockwork if DD28
or similar Ancon Ties are used.
Ancon Fastrack Channels and Ties sustain loads
which exceed the requirements for a Type 2 tie
to PD6697.
This system can also be manufactured in a
36/8 channel profile that accepts wall ties
referenced SP36 or SD36.
37. 37Brickwork & Accessories
Non-Drill Fixings
Ancon’s range of ‘Non-Drill’ masonry to steel
fixing solutions was developed to address
the safety concerns of the Industry. Driven
by customer demand for masonry restraint
fixings with an alternate installation method
from that of either shot-firing or drilling, Ancon
engineered the innovative solutions that are
detailed here. These fixings do not require the
use of power tools and can reduce installation
times and costs. In all instances they simply
abut the column or attach to the flange to
restrain the wall against lateral wind loads.
Eliminate the dangers associated with shot-
firing and drilling:
• Quick, simple and economical to install
• No power tools required
• No special skills or equipment required
• Fixings either abut the column or attach to
the flange
38. 38 Brickwork & Accessories
Hammer-On Section
Available in five sizes to accommodate a steel
thickness from 7mm to 25mm, this fixing is
simply hammered onto the flange. It can be
utilised either on a column with a tie or on a
beam with an internal head restraint.
Hammer-on Section
Reference
Flange Thickness
Accommodated
XS 7-10mm
S 10-13mm
M 14-17mm
L 18-21mm
XL 22-25mm
Internal Column Tie
Standard Lengths Beam/Column
Accommodated
179mm 203 x 203 UC
186mm 203 x 133 UB
224mm 254 x 254 UC
232mm 254 x 146 UB
275mm 305 x 305 UC
281mm 305 x 127 x 165 UB
330mm 356 x 127 x 171 UB
New Briclok
Code Length Open Cavity (at column face) Flange Thickness
Briclok150A 150mm 20 - 50mm 6.8-13.5mm
Briclok180A 180mm 50 - 80mm 6.8-13.5mm
Briclok150B 150mm 20 - 50mm 13.5-20.0mm
Briclok180B 180mm 50 - 80mm 13.5-20.0mm
Hammer- on section
Hammer- on Tie (HOS-TIE)
39. 39Brickwork & Accessories
Column Tie
The Column Tie clamps to the flange of a
column. It accommodates a steel thickness
from 6mm to 25mm and should be installed
at 225mm vertical centres. Manufactured in
lengths to suit the application, it can feature a
drip for use across the cavity or a plain shank
for installation back into the inner leaf.
Remedial Wall Ties
Corrosion of Cavity Wall Ties
Wall ties are an essential element in the
stability of masonry panels. Prior to 1978,
wall ties were usually manufactured from
galvanized mild steel. These ties were expected
to last the lifetime of the building, but for many
years it has been recognised that some of these
wall ties have corroded after only 15 or 20
years.
Type Description
Ancon MM63 Mechanical /
Mechanical
Used when tying together two leaves of solid materials, this tie
has mechanical expanders at each end. Requires 10mm holes.
Ancon RM63 Resin /
Mechanical
For use when the material in the inner leaf is perforated, of
lowdensity or afriable material.A resin fixing may be used to
eliminate any imposed stress. Requires 10mm holes.
Staifix RR Used where mechanical expanders are unusable. Normally
inserted into a hole, but if test facilities are required, a 12mm
hole must be used.A plastic sieve can be used to retain resin
and is particularly useful in perforated brick or hollow block-
work .A 12mm hole is required to fit the sieve.
Stairib Bar Stainless steel ribbed bar, resin-grouted into the inner and outer
leaves.
Ancon AC 31 Used where bricks are removed then replaced in the outer leaf.
The wavy end is resin-bonded into the inner leaf in a 10mm
hole.The triangular end sits in the bed joint.Ancon AC 31
supplied with a drip or a neoprene ring.
Ancon AC 31C Similar to the AC 31 but cranked by 25mm to aid fixing to the
inner leaf.
Cameron T47 Used for the repair of mass brickwork with an unbonded brick
façade, sometimes built from snapped headers.The T end is
built into the bed joint and perpend, and hidden when the
brickwork is repointed
Fischer FIS P 380 C Resin This styrene-free injection resin is quick setting and suitable for
a wide range of applications.The two components are safely
mixed together inside the nozzle.Automatic mixing ensures an
accurate blending of the components, and being mixed only as
required, the minimum of wastage. Resin guns and additional
mixing nozzles are available.
40. 40 Brickwork & Accessories
Staifix-Thor Helical Crack Stitching Kit
The Staifix-Thor Helical Crack Stitching Kit is
a high strength, non-disruptive solution for
the permanent repair of cracked masonry.
The stainless steel helical bars are chemically
bonded into bed joints to stitch cracks,
redistributing tensile forces and stabilising the
structure. On completion, the bar and grout are
concealed, retaining the original character of
the wall.
Staifix-Thor Helical Crack Stitching Kit
Contents Size
Helical Bar 10 x 1m
Cementitious Grout 3 Litres
Grout Applicator Gun
(flat nozzle)
Mixing Paddle
Grout Nozzle
Finger Towel
Crack Stitching & Bonding
Cracked masonry is best stabilised by bonding
Helifix stainless steel rods into appropriate
bed joints or cut slots. Tensile loads are
redistributed along the masonry to minimise
further developments of the crack which may
occur with simple injection methods.
Benefits:
• Quick, simple, effective and permanent
• Helibar & Helibond grout combine to produce
an excellent bond within the substrate
• Masonry remains flexible enough to
accommodate natural building movement
• Non-disruptive structural stabilisation with no
additional stresses
Material: Austenitic stainless steel grade 304.
Grade 316 available on request.
Application: HeliBond 3 litre tub is sufficient for
10 Linear metres.
41. 41Brickwork & Accessories
Helibar
Helical stainless steel structural reinforcing rod
for masonry repair and new construction.
Applications:
For crack stitching; for restoring structural
integrity where masonry has cracked and failed;
for creating expansion joints; as a new build
masonry reinforcing rod.
Features:
• Grade 304 stainless steel helical reinforcing
rods (Grade 316 available on request)
• Great axial strength yet creates no additional
stresses
• Flexibility accommodates differential building
movements
• Generates high tensile strength with mortar
and Helibond grout
• Extremely economical compared with
alternative methods
• Minimal disruption to building’s fabric or
occupants
• Spreads loads in masonry to avoid secondary
cracking
• Mitigates the potential for cracking in
shrinkable materials
Helibar
Length Diameter Pack
1m 4.5, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0mm Each
1.5m 4.5, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0mm Each
2m 4.5, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0mm Each
HeliBond Cementitious Grout
High performance, injectable, cementitious
grout for bonding metal components into
masonrytype substrates. Helibond is a two-
part, non-gassing, cement based grout suitable
for injection with a hand or power applicator. It
is supplied in a pail containing the dry powder
and liquid components individually packaged
for mixing using a paddle mixer. It includes an
expansion agent to compensate for shrinkage
in the hardened state.
Features:
• Non-shrink thixotropic grout
• Flows easily under pressure to fill voids
• Rapidly develops compressive strength
• Cures within 28 days to reach 60N/mm2
• Ready-to-mix components supplied for use in
hand held applicator
• Size: 3 Litres
42. 42 Brickwork & Accessories
Specialist Tie Selector
For special ties choose the tail, shank and head
required using the letter reference system and
give the overall length of tie required.
Tail
Shank
Head
_ _ 40* To fit 40/25
43. 43Brickwork & Accessories
Wall Channel
Ancon 25/14 Restraint System
The Ancon 25/14 channel system is designed
to tie brickwork to steel studding. Self-drilling
screws fix through the channel and the
insulation material, into the steel. Once the
channel is installed, Ancon SD25 wall ties can
be positioned at any point along its length and
are built into the bed joints of the outer leaf of
brickwork . The spacing of ties is based on the
height of building and its geographical location.
Tie Spacing Based on 25/14 Channel at 600mm Horizontal Centres with Basic Wind Speed < 27m/s
Altitude & Distance from Coast Vertical Tie Spacing (mm) for different heights of brickwork
15m 25m 40m
Altitude up to 150m and at least
50km from coast
450 225 225
Altitude up to 25m and within
50km from coast
450 300 225
44. 44 Brickwork & Accessories
Surface Fixed Channel
Design Resistances
The design resistances for surface-fixed
channel in the table below assume partial
fixity (M=WL/6) and are limited by either a
maximum stress of 240N/mm2
or a deflection
of span/325.
Design resistances for other spans and/or
different end fixity can be calculated using the
section properties shown below.
Channels are supplied plain-backed for surface
fixing to either concrete or steelwork .
When bolting channel to concrete or steelwork
it is important to utilise all fixing holes (except
with 25/14 channels), incorporating the square
washer provided and ensuring its correct
orientation to achieve the allowable loads.
25/14 Channel should be fixed to steelwork
at 450mm vertical centres with self-drilling
screws.
Surface Fixed
Surface-Fixed Channel References Fixing
Centres
28/15 38/17 40/25 41/27 49/30 54/33
Design Resistances (kN) 150mm 4.13 7.1 11.2 15.82 16.8 32.2
200mm 3.1 5.33 9.94 12.46 16.8 28.44
300mm 2.06 3.55 6.62 8.3 11.57 18.96
450mm 1.38 2.37 4.42 5.54 7.71 12.64
600mm 0.98 1.78 3.31 4.15 5.78 9.48
45. 45Brickwork & Accessories
Wall Starter Systems
36/8 Wall Extension System
The 36/8 Wall Extension System can be
supplied with either SP36 ties or, where
some longitudinal movement must be
accommodated at the joint, PP36 ties
complete with debonding sleeves. The channel
can be supplied in lengths of up to 3.4 metres
with each length having a series of holes to
allow fixing to the existing wall. The system is
available as a kit comprising a length of 36/8
channel 2400mm long, ten ties, ten plugs and
screws. The design shear strength is 3.7kN over
a wall height of 2400mm.
Staifix Universal Wall Starter System
This system includes all necessary fixings to
join a single skin of masonry, 2400mm high, to
an existing wall. Each pack includes two fixing
strips, five plugs, five washers, five screws and
ten wall ties.
Suitable for wall widths from 60mm to
250mm, this system provides a design shear
strength of 4kN over a height of 2400mm.
Wall Ties slide within the fixing strip to course
with the bed joints of any masonry unit. This
Universal Wall Starter System meets the
technical requirements of the NHBC.
Staifix QuickStart Wall Starter System
Thisstainlesssteelsystemincludesallwalltiesand
fixingstojoinasingleskinofmasonry,2400mm
high,toanexistingwall.Integralfolddownwallties
arefastandsimpletoinstallandcanhelpmaintain
anaccuratemasonrygauge.
Staifix Quickstart is suitable for wall widths
from 60mm to 250mm. The design shear
strength of the system is 4.5kN for a wall
height of 2400mm, when fixed to one of the
following materials: solid clay bricks; solid
dense or lightweight aggregate concrete blocks;
solid aerated concrete clocks with a minimum
crushing strength of 3.5N/mm2
.
Each pack contains two starter strips (10
integral wall ties), one fixings pack (5 screws, 5
plugs, 5 washers).
46. 46 Brickwork & Accessories
C2K Crocodile Wall Extension Profiles
The C2K Crocodile Wall Starter is a quality
engineered wall connector system that has
been developed for use with most brick and
block modules. This system has been designed
for multi-purpose use where reliability and
durability are important requirements. It
provides lateral support to masonry wall panels
in conversion, extension and new building work.
• BBA Approved for up to 8m, 3 storey work
• Accommodates 10mm of vertical movement
• Adjustable anchor ties to accommodate
variation in brick courses
• All fixings and ties provided within the packs
The multi-purpose ‘no flange profile’ has been
designed to cater for brick and block walls of
widths from 60 to 250mm. Ideal for internal
and external applications where both sides of
the new wall are to be fair faced.
• Material: Stainless Steel Profiles: 0.6mm
stainless steel
• Mild Steel Profiles: 0.6mm pre-galvanised
mild steel
• Coach Screws: M6 x 50mm
• Masonry Plugs: High density polythene
• Finish: Stainless steel or pre-galvanised mild
steel with epoxy coating
• Performance data available upon request
Type No. Fixings Connector
Width
Total Length New Wall
Thickness
Shear
Strength¹
Galvanised Stainless
Steel
C2KG C2KS 6 33mm 2236mm 60-250mm 3.5kN
The design shear strength given relates to existing masonry of autoclave aerated concrete blocks with a minimum
crushing of strength 3.5 N/mm2.
47. 47Brickwork & Accessories
Head Restraints
Head Restraints provide the
necessary restraint to the top
of masonry walls. They allow
for vertical movement to
accommodate shrinkage or
thermal movement of the wall or
structural frame, whilst restraining
wind loads.
Ancon IHR - Internal Head Restraint
The Ancon IHR is used for restraining the top
of internal walls or the top of the inner leaf
of a cavity wall. The opening at the front of
the channel stem is sealed to prevent mortar
ingress and to ensure that vertical movement
can take place between the blockwork and the
structure. The base of the stem must be built
within a bed joint with the centre of the stem
no closer than 50mm from the edge of the
block. The vertical joint should be filled with
mortar each side of the stem. The maximum
joint between the top of the blockwork and the
underside of the frame is not normally greater
than 25mm.
The sliding tie can be provided with either a
hole (IHR - B) or slot (IHR - V) to suit MS bolts,
with a notch end to fix directly into a 38/17
or 30/20 cast-in channel (IHR - C) and with a
notch end to suit the Hammer-On Section that
attaches to a steel flange without site drilling
(IHR - H). The standard Ancon IHR will suit a
215mm high block and can resist a load of
1.5kN*. Other sizes between 150 - 250mm are
available.
*The IHR-H can resist a load of 1kN. When fixed
at 450mm centres staggered each side of the
lower beam flange (effective centres 900mm
on each side) the service load will be 1.1kN per
metre in either direction.
48. 48 Brickwork & Accessories
Ancon FHR - Head Restraint
The Ancon FHR Head Restraint is used for
restraining the top of internal walls or the
internal leaf of a cavity wall. The two angles
clamp the top of the wall and have 9mm
diameter holes to suit M8 bolts. They are
supplied with two holes in the longer angle to
allow the restraint to fit 100mm and 140mm
blockwork. Each restraint can resist a service
load of 1kN.
Ancon SAH - Sliding Anchors
Ancon SAH Sliding Anchors have stems which
fit within the cavity and accept ties that slide
to accommodate vertical movement. Available
with six different head options as standard,
they are supplied with one-way or two-way ties
with safety ends.
The standard fixing hole is 12mm diameter
to suit Ancon M10 Single Expansion Bolts or
M10 T Head Bolts to fit Ancon 28/15 Channel.
Ancon SAH Sliding Anchors have 25 x 5mm
stems and a maximum service capacity of 1kN
per stem when the upper tie is within 75mm of
the fixing. Ties should be spaced at a minimum
of 150mm and at least two ties should be used
per stem.
* Supplied as standard can be off-set to suit
SAH - T SAH - U SAH - UF SAH - UO SAH - UT SAH - UC
45mm
25mm
15mm
SIS SPI
340mm
min.
600mm
max.
38mm
38mm
340mm
min.
600mm
max.
340mm
min.
600mm
max.
35mm
min.
Offset
to suit
340mm
min.
600mm
max.
95mm
50mm
160mm
160mm
340mm
min.
600mm
max.
130mm
15mm
130mm
160mm
340mm
min.
600mm
max.
20mm to centre of
slot standard length
135, 50mm
Slot is positioned at
the centre of the tie.
Standard length 200,
230mm
49. 49Brickwork & Accessories
Set Screws
Stainless steel set screws, nuts and washers are
available in a range of diameters and lengths in
grades A2 (1.4301) and A4 (1.4401). Set screws
can be shrink-wrapped and supplied complete
with nylon washer to prevent bi-metallic
corrosion when fixing to steel.
Self Drilling Screw
These screws feature a shaped drill tip of
hardened steel that allows installation without
pre-drilling. Hi-thread screws accommodate
insulation between a surface-fixed channel and
the steel frame. In addition to those products
identified in the table, Ancon can supply hi-
thread screws to suit an insulation thickness
above 70mm thick and a steel thickness above
4mm. More information is available on request.
Self -drilling screws should be fixed using a
driver with a speed of around 1800rpm. Drive
sockets are available.
Single Expansion Through Bolts
Single expansion bolts fix into a hole which is
similar to the diameter of the bolt. This allows
the hole to be drilled through the hole in the
item to be fixed. The single expansion bolt is a
cost-effective anchor, available in grade A4 316
(1.4401 or 1.4571) stainless steel in a wide
range of sizes.
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Restraint Straps/Multiholed Fixings Straps
HES/LES Heavy/Light Engineered Restraint Straps
A direct replacement for traditional 2.5mm
and 5mm thick restraint straps, the innovative
design of these new lightweight straps allows
ease of handling and installation whilst
maintaining the structural strength and
robustness of much heavier weight types.
The HES (heavy engineered strap) & LES (light
engineered strap) replace traditional heavy
and light restraint straps in roof and floor
construction.
Reducing the thickness to 1.5mm allows the
HES strap to span over the top of floor joists
and the bottom chords of trusses without the
need for notching.
HES straps are less than 40% of the weight,
quicker to fit, and overcome many fixing problems
associated with traditional heavy straps.
The LES is designed for vertical applications e.g.
holding down wall plates.
• CE Marked
• 1.5mm thick
• Complies with the BS EN 845
• LABC Registered Solution
• Material: 1.5mm galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Dimension Declared Load
L1 L2
LES06B10 500mm 100 4 kN
LES08B10 700mm 100 4 kN
LES10B10 900mm 100 4 kN
LES12B10 1100mm 100 4 kN
HES06B10 500mm 100 8 kN
HES08B10 700mm 100 8 kN
HES10B10 900mm 100 8 kN
HES12B10 1100mm 100 8 kN
HES15B10 1400mm 100 8 kN
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L/H Light/Heavy Restraint Straps
H and L straps are designed to The Building
Regulations, BS 5268 Part 3 and other building
standards for vertical and horizontal restraint
when connecting timber floor and roof systems
to masonry walls.
• Heavy restraint straps meet requirements for
lateral restraint of roof trusses, rafters and
joists tied into masonry walls
• Light restraint straps are designed for vertical
loads such as wall plates on top of masonry
walls
• Available from 500 to 200mm long, 100mm
increments.
• Material: H: 30mm x 5mm; L: 30mm x
2.5mm, mild steel
• Finish: Z300 pre-galvanised and edge coated
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Dimension
L B¹
H06B15 600mm 150
H08B15 800mm 150
H10B15 1000mm 150
H12B15 1200mm 150
H15B15 1500mm 150
H16B15 1600mm 150
L06B10 600mm 100
L10B10 1000mm 100
L12B10 1200mm 100
Common Twisted Strap Sizes
Type Dimension
L B¹
H06T15 600mm 150mm
H10T15 1000mm 150mm
L06T10 600mm 100mm
L10T10 1000mm 100mm
L12T10 1200mm 100mm
Common Flat Strap Sizes
Type Dimension
L
H10F00 1000mm
L10F00 1000mm
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HSA Herringbone Joist Strut
Superior alternative to unreliable, slow and
costly timber struts. Meets
bracing requirements for long span domestic
floors.
• Material: 1.0mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Joist Size (mm) Spacing
400mm 450mm 600mm
50x175mm HSA400 HSA450 HSA600
50x200mm HSA400 HSA450 HSA600
50x225mm HSA400 HSA450 HSA600
FB/LSTA/LTS/MTS Strap Ties
Twist straps provide a tension connection
between two wood members.
• Install strap ties where tension connections
are required. Commonly used as ridge ties
and at wall intersections
• FB fixing band is for all general light
strapping needs. Perfect for DIY, industrial and
agricultural applications
• Comes in convenient 10 metre rolls
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Material
Thickness
Dimensions Qty Fasteners
(3.75mm x 30mm)
SWL
(Long Term)
Characteristic
Capacity (kN)
Width Length
Twisted Straps
LTS18 1.2 32mm 457mm 12 2.07 2.89
MTS12 1.5 32mm 302mm 12 2.41 4.02
Straight Straps
LSTA9 1 32mm 228mm 8 1.4 -
LSTA18 1 32mm 457mm 14 2.45 -
LSTA24 1 32mm 610mm 18 3.15 -
FB20 0.9 20mm 10m - - -
FB20S 1 20mm 10m - - -
Type Length Qty Fasteners
(3.75x30mm square twist nail)
HSA400 480mm 2
HSA450 530mm 2
HSA600 660mm 2
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Masonry Hangers – Solid Joist
JHM/HJHM Masonry Supported Joist Hangers
JHMs and HJHMs are one piece non-welded
joist hangers for supporting timber joists,
beams and trussed rafters from masonry walls.
• Built-in inspection slot at the base of the
hanger to aid inspection from the ground
• HJHM: Heavy duty masonry hanger for higher
load carrying capacity
• Top flange provides widest area in contact
with masonry support allowing superior
performance. Embossments on JHM stiffen top
flange and holes allow improved mortar keying
• JHM side flange on deeper hangers is much
higher than traditional style, providing greatly
enhanced resistance to joist rotation
• Regularised Timber: we have added new sizes
to our JHM range to suit regularised timber.
Use 47mm or 91mm width hangers for this
new application
• Material: JHM and HJHM: Pre-galvanised mild
steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
JHMI/HJHMI Masonry Supported I-Joist Hangers
JHMI and HJHMI are one piece non-welded joist
hangers for supporting timber joists, beams
and trussed rafters from masonry walls.
• Built-in inspection slot at the base of the
hanger to aid inspection from the ground
• HJHMI: Heavy duty masonry hanger for higher
load carrying capacity
• Top flange provides widest area in contact
with masonry support allowing superior
performance. Embossments on JHMI stiffen top
flange and holes allow improved mortar keying
• Material: JHMI and HJHMI: Pre-galvanised mild
steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
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SFLHI Safety Fast Lite Hanger
An innovative single piece hanger designed
to support timber joists from masonry walls.
This hanger allows construction work to
continue safely just 3 days after the supporting
blockwork has been laid - as opposed to 28
days in the case of traditional masonry hangers.
• Avoids joist penetrating blockwork,
minimising air leakage
• Achieves published performance values with
no masonry above the supporting course of
blockwork
• Enables the construction of the floor deck
prior to the next lift of masonry
• Web stiffeners are not required with I-Joists to
achieve published performance values
• Use FMS strap range with every hanger
spaced up to 600mm centres to provide
lateral restraint of the floor joist in accordance
with EN845-1
• CE Approved: meets the requirements of
EN845-1 and tested in accordance with EN
846-8
• Material: Z600 zinc coated steel in accordance
with EN10346:2009
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
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SFHI/SFWHI Safety Fast Masonry Restraint Hangers
The SFHI Safety Fast Hangers are an innovative
range of products that have been designed
to support timber joists, beams and trussed
rafters from masonry walls.
• Requires no masonry above the top flange to
achieve the published performance values
• Mini Strap simply hooks onto the hanger
• Enables the construction of the floor deck
prior to the next lift of masonry
• Mini Strap provides lateral restraint capacity
in accordance with NHBC guidelines
• Allows for retrofit of lateral restraint straps.
• Web stiffeners are not required with I-joist to
achieve the performance values
• Material: SFHI: 2.5mm pre-galvanised mild
steel, SFWHI: 2.5mm mild steel, Mini Strap -
1.0mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Finish: SFWHI: Hot-dip galvanised
JHA Joist Hanger with Adjustable Height Strap
JHA’s are a one piece, non-welded, joist hanger
for supporting timber joists from timber
members.
• A galvanised joist hanger that provides great
support with ease of installation
• Minimum and maximum nailing schedules
are stamped into the strap providing correct
installation information for site operatives
• JHA270 range features a location tab which
allows easier alignment of the hanger
• The model number and size is stamped into
the seat of the hanger for easy identification,
even after installation
• CE: ETA-07/0043
• Material: JHA270—0.9mm pre-galvanised
mild steel, JHA450—1.5mm pre-galvanised
mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
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LUP Light Speed Prong Joist Hanger
LUP’s are a one piece, non-welded, joist hanger
for supporting timber joists from timber
members
• Precision formed and engineered for fast
installation and maximum loads
• Speed prongs are curved steel for extra
strength
• One hit positions the hanger for header
nailing
• Prongs into the joist eliminate the need for
special short nails to hold the joist into the
hanger
• CE: ETA-07/0150
• Material: 1.0mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
MH Mini Hanger
A one piece galvanised hanger available in a
range of widths for light duty applications such
as trimmers and ceiling joists of rectangular
section
• Suitable for use with solid headers
• Tab on seat ensures easy and accurate
placement with easy bend feature when not
required
• Fully tested on a range of solid headers
• Material: 1.0mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
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Roof Connectors
TCP Truss Clip
The TCP truss clip attaches girders, trusses and
rafters to wall plates to provide wind restraint
• TCP Truss Clips may be used for general
purposes, strongback attachments as all-
purpose ties wherever one member crosses
another
• Speed prong provides temporary attachment
for ease of installation
• Obround holes for easier nail driving
• Material: 0.9mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Width No. Fasteners (3.75mm x
30m square twist nails)
Safe Working
Load Short
Term Uplift
Characteristic
Capacity (kN)
To Truss To Plate
TCP38 38mm 6 6 2.13 3.41
TCP44 44mm 6 6 2.13 3
TCP47 47mm 6 6 2.13 -
TCP50 50mm 6 6 2.13 2.42
Safe Working Loads are based on load tests conducted at CERAM Building Technology
NP Nail Plate
Nail plates are used to connect two or more
timber members together.
• Material: 1.5mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
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Angle Brackets and Ties
A35 Framing Anchor
The A35 anchor’s exclusive bending slot allows
instant, accurate bending on site for all two and
three-way ties. Balanced, completely reversible
design allows the A35 to be used to secure a
wide variety of connections.
• CE: ETA-07/0137
• Material: 1.2mm pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Type of Connection Fasteners
(3.75mm x
30mm Square
Twist)
Direction of
Load
Safe Working
Loads (kN)
Long Term C16
Timber
Characteristic
Capacity (kN)
C24 Timber
A35 2 12 F1 1.3 1.33
F2 1.46 0.89
3 9 F1 0.98 0.6
F2 0.64 0.59
F3 0.98 0.46
4 12 F1 0.98 1.03
F2 0.98 1.14
F3 0.57 0.84
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ABR/E/EB Reinforced Angle Brackets
Heavy angles for general connecting of timber
at 90° angles. Reinforced ribs add extra rigidity.
Typical application include fixing trusses,
purlins and posts. Suitable support materials
include solid timber, composite timber,
laminated timber and trusses.
• CE: ETA-06/0106
• Material: Pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Dimensions (mm) Fixing Holes
Thickness A B C Nails Bolts
Leg B Leg C Leg B Leg C
E5/2C50 2 65 75 48 7 6 1(1) 1(1)
E2/2.5/7090 2.5 65 90 90 10 10 1(2) 1(2)
E9S/2.5 2.5 65 150 90 14 8 2(2) 1(2)
E9/2.5 2.5 65 150 150 14 14 2(2) 2(2)
EB/7070 2 55 70 70 6 6 1(4) 1(4)
EB/7076 3 76 90 48 12 7 3(3) 1(3)
ABR105-R 3 90 105 105 14 10 1(2) 3(2)
(1) 11mm Obround. (2) 11mm. (3) 13mm. (4) 8.5mm.
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EA Light Reinforced Angle Bracket
Used to assemble structural joinery for internal
applications.
• Material: Pre-galvanised mild steel
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
Type Dimensions (mm) Fixing Holes
Thickness W1 W2 L Nails (5mm) Bolts
(11mm)
EA444/2C50 2 40 40 40 6 -
EA554/2C50 2 50 50 40 8 2
EA664/2C50 2 60 60 40 10 2
EA756/2C50 2 50 70 60 10 2
1ARBGAL Arrisrail Fencing Bracket
The 1ARBGAL is a 300mm long arrisrail bracket
for connecting arrisrails to wooden posts.
Suitable for use on 75mm Arrisrails.
• Material: 0.8mm pre-galvanised mild steel to
BS EN 10327:2004 DX51d+Z275
• Various sizes available
• Performance data available upon request
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Joint Fillers
Closed Cell Polyethylene
Closed Cell Expanded polyethylene foam
is supplied in roll, sheet or strip form. High
performance expansion joint fillerboard, for
concrete slab construction and brickwork joints,
which is supplied with an undercut to the
depth of sealant for controlled void formation
and easy removal.
Closed Cell Polyethylene Rolls
Width Thickness
100, 150, 175, 200, 225,
250mm
10, 12, 15mm
Supplied in 10m rolls.
Closed Cell Polyethylene Strips
Width Thickness
100, 150, 175, 200,
225, 250mm
20, 25mm
Supplied in 2.2m strips.
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Sealants
Nitoseal MS60
Nitoseal MS60 is a one-part general purpose
building sealant. It is suitable for sealing joints
in concrete brickwork, blockwork, perimeter
sealing around doors and windows and for non-
trafficked floor joints. Damp tolerant application.
Available in white, grey, black, magnolia, buff,
portland, rustic red, brown and anthracite.
Size: 600ml Sachets, 380ml cartridge
Nitoseal MS100
Nitoseal MS100 is a one-part primerless non-
staining facade sealant. It is used for sealing
joints in and around concrete, brick, masonry,
pre-cast panels, stone cladding, windows, doors
and fibre cement sheeting. MS100 is available
in white, grey, black, portland, buff and rustic
red. Damp tolerant application.
Size: 20 per box. 380ml cartridge.
Arbokol 1000
One-part Polysulphide Sealant to ISO11600 F
12.5P.
Applications: Brickwork, concrete, copings,
perimeter sealing of windows, steel and
marine/bedding.
Type Colour Size (cartridge)
AK10040CBL Black 380ml
AK10040CGR Grey 380ml
AK10040CTK Teak 380ml
AK10040CWH White 380ml
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Arbokol AG1
One-part polysulphide sealant to ISO11600 F
20HM
Applications: Cladding, brickwork, concrete,
windows, steel and marine/bedding
Type Colour Size (cartridge)
AKAG140CBF Buff 380ml
AKAG140CBL Black 380ml
AKAG140CGR Grey 380ml
AKAG140CPT Portland 380ml
AKAG140CRR Rustic Red 380ml
AKAG140CTK Teak 380ml
AKAG140CWH White 380ml
Arbomeric MP10
One-part low-modulus polymer sealant to
ISO11600 F 20LM
Applications: Lightweight cladding, blockwork
and brickwork, curtain w.alling
Type Colour Size
(cartridge)
MS10140CBF Buff 380ml
MS10140CGR Grey 380ml
MS10140CLS Limestone 380ml
MS10140CPT Portland 380ml
MS10140CWH White 380ml
MS10140CBL Black 380ml
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Silicone 825
Silicone 825 is a low-modulus, neutral curing silicone sealant based on a filled alkoxy-curing
system. Conforms to ISO11600 class: F 25LM when tested to ISO9047. Used for expansion joints
to stone, brick, concrete and composite panels, perimeter pointing around all types of windows
and door frames. Substrates: Glass, aluminum and PVC - all primerless.
Type Colour Size (cartridge) Box Qty
825ANTH Anthracite 380ml 25
825BG Beige 380ml 25
825BK Black 380ml 25
825BN Brown 380ml 25
825BRICK Brick Red 380ml 25
825BUFF Buff 380ml 25
825DARKGY Dark Grey 380ml 25
825LMWE Limestone White 380ml 25
825MAG Magnolia 380ml 25
825MIDGREY Mid Grey 380ml 25
825PORT Portland Stone 380ml 25
825WE White 380ml 25
825C3WE White C3 25
Damp Proof Courses (DPC)
DPC Selection
Factors to be considered when selecting a damp proof course include:
• Ability to adhere to mortar
• Membrane colour
• Durability
• Flexibility
• Resistance to loading
• Thermal efficiency
• Fire resistance
• Gas resistance
Standard Widths
Most DPC’s are available in the following widths
100mm 112.5mm 150mm 200mm
225mm 300mm 337.5mm 400mm
450mm 600mm 900mm 1000mm
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Commercial Development Application
Zedex CPT
Zedex CPT High Performance DPC is a new
generation of damp proof course. Made from
Co-Polymer Thermoplastic (CPT), it possesses
the characteristics necessary for it to perform
effectively under harsh conditions.
Zedex CPT High Performance DPC provides
superior strength, adhesion and water
impermeability properties. Improved toughness
helps to avoid damage during installation and
is compatible with other Visqueen products.
Width Length Thickness Weight
100-1,400mm 20m 0.8mm 0.75kg/m2
Hyload Original
Hyload Original is the UK’s leading high
performance DPC and cavity tray system,
having established its trusted position over 40
years of continuous use. A high performance
polymeric DPC, Hyload Original is suitable
for providing damp proofing and cavity trays
in all applications, including brick, block,
stonework and concrete in both solid and
cavity wall construction. Use where DPC colour
is not critical. Hyload Original is resistant to
compression even under the heaviest of wall
loading and will not extrude when under load.
• BBA Certification
• Over 40 years proven reliability
• Excellent performance under high
compressive loads
• Good flexibility at low temperatures
• Market leading mortar adhesion
• Tough and durable
Hyload Original
Widths Thickness Length
100, 112.5, 125, 150, 225,
300, 337.5, 360, 450, 600,
900 & 1000mm
1.27mm 20m
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SIG Construction Accessories DPC
Quality DPC suitable for use in commercial developments.
Widths Thickness Length
100, 112.5, 125, 150, 225, 300, 337.5, 360, 450, 600, 900, 1000mm 1.27mm 20m
Xtra-Load Nubit
A very tough but pliable DPC, that is capable
of being used in complex areas. This product
is easily repaired and contains no pitch or
plasticisers. It comprises a hessian base
saturated and coated in high grade bitumen
finished with sand. It is suitable for use as a
horizontal DPC, at door and window jambs,
over lintels and as a vertical DPC bonded to
the outside face of the inside skin to facilitate
today’s requirements for flush access.
Residential Development Application
For low rise residential buildings we recommend DPCs which are easy to
use, readily available and cost effective.
Zedex Housing Grade DPC
Zedex Housing Grade DPC is the based on the
same polymer technology as Zedex CPT High
Performance DPC, the new generation material
designed to give higher levels of security and
integrity.
Width Length Thickness Weight
100 - 1,400mm 20m 0.6mm 0.6kg/m2
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Hyload Housebuilder
This polymeric DPC is suitable for providing
damp proofing and cavity trays in all
applications, including brick, block, stonework
and concrete in both solid and cavity wall
constructions. Resistant to compression under
the heaviest loadings, Hyload will not extrude.
• BBA Certified
• Excellent performance under high
compressive loads
• Good flexibility at low temperatures
• Market leading mortar adhesion
• Tough and durable
Polythene DPC
Designed to prevent the passage of moisture in
brick and blockwork from external sources. This
is a cost effective and durable domestic DPC
for both vertical and horizontal applications.
The pronounced emboss improves mortar
adhesion.
Width Length
100, 112.5, 125, 150, 225,
300, 450, 600, 900mm
30m
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Gas Resistant DPC
Visqueen Gas Resistant DPC
This is a flexible polyethylene DPC with an
internal aluminium foil designed to prevent the
moisture transmission of carbon dioxide, radon
and methane gases as well as water.
Visqueen Zedex High Bond DPC
Visqueen Zedex High Bond DPC is a high
performance heavy duty damp proof course
suitable for general cavity tray applications
including parapet walls, beneath copings and
cappings, in gas resistant DPC applications and
complex detailing work at ground level. Visqueen
Zedex High Bond DPC can be torch bonded to
masonry units and all laps are homogenously
sealed during the torch bonding process.
• Manufactured in excess of BS 6398 Type A
• Low Permeability to Methane Gas
• Superior Performance in Low Compressive
Load Applications
• Excellent Mortar Adhesion Properties
• Installation options including Hot Bonding
• Contains no pitch or plasticisers
• CE Mark to EN13969
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Hyload Gastite DPC
Hyload Gastite DPC is a methane and radon
resistant membrane that allows you to meet
government guidelines for gas protection.
With more and more brownfield sites being
developed, a DPC that is effective against the
disruptive effect of gases through masonry is
an essential component of your system.
Hyload Gastite DPC is a rubber modified
bitumen membrane with a polyester
reinforcement and an aluminium foil core. It is
sand finished on both surfaces.
Hyload Gastite DPC should be used together
with self adhesive Gastite DPM or loose
laid Gastite LL for total security.
Widths Length
100 to 900mm 8m
Colour Match DPC
Architects increasingly require a colour matched DPC for a more
aesthetically pleasing finish to the building.
Hyload MortarMatch
Due to its natural mortar colour, Hyload
MortarMatch greatly reduces the visual impact
of the black line created where traditional DPCs
protrude from the mortar.
• Mortar colour-matched - brown or white
• Greater tensile strength and elongation
• Improved tear strength
• Improved puncture resistance
• Increased flexibility
• BBA Certification
• Specific colours available on orders over
600Lm
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Insulated DPCs
Hyload Insulated DPC (formerly Ruberclose)
Insulated DPC is essential in providing damp
proofing and meeting building regulations.
Hyload Insulated DPC has been developed to
minimise cold bridging when closing masonry
cavity walls around openings. It is designed to
be installed as work proceeds and is resilient
enough to accommodate irregularities in cavity
closers and normal site handling. Standard
sizes suitable for both 100mm and 140mm
blockwork.
Hyload Insulated DPC - bitumen polymer
laminated to cross-linked polyethylene foam
insulation;
• BBA Certification
• Flexible DPC superior to polyethylene
• Insulation material more robust than
polystyrene
• Insulation inherently flexible and will not
crack when bent
• Exceptionally easy to handle
• Special sizes available
Widths Length
165, 180, 225mm 8m
Hyload Insulated FR DPC (formerly Ruberclose)
A fire retardant insulated DPC. which will minimise cold bridging when closing masonry cavity
walls around openings, whilst meeting current and proposed fire regulations in England, Scotland
and Wales. In addition Insulated FR also meets the requirements of Part L (England and Wales),
and J (Scotland).
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Damp Proof Course (DPC) Accessories
Hyload DPC Joint Support System
Designed to enable contractors to make
effective waterproofed joints between DPC’s,
cavity trays and pre-formed cloak units. The
system works by providing rigid support across
the cavity allowing pressure to be applied to
effect a waterproof joint.
The system consists of a 350 x 200mm
reinforced support of twin walled polypropylene
with a 100mm self adhesive strip protected
by silicone release paper on the upper surface.
Joints are sealed by a 100mm wide self
adhesive tape protected on both sides by
silicone release paper.
Application of Hyload DPC Joint Support
Systems
• DPC joint fully supported
• Product enables designer and installer to
comply with current best practice
• Provides a watertight joint
• Improves installation procedures helping to
reduce overall cost
Step by step application of Hyload DPC Joint
Support System:
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Hyload DPC Fixing Strip
The Fixing Strip is a semi-rigid plastic strip
25mm x 3mm x 2m pre-drilled at 150mm
centres. It is used when surface fixing any
Ruberoid high performance DPC to the inner
leaf.
Hyload DPC Fixing Pins
Used with Hyload DPC Fixing Strip, Fixing Pins
for Masonry can be used for surface fixing to
solid internal substrates such as blockwork,
stone and concrete.
Composite inner skins require Hyload DPC
Fixing Pins for Insulation to ensure correct
fixing.
Hyload DPC Fixing Pins are:
• Corrosion resistant
• Quick and easy to install
• Compliment Hyload DPC Fixing Strip
Hyload DPC Lap Adhesive
A synthetic rubber/resin mixture supplied in 500ml cans. It is suitable for bonding DPC to DPC,
and DPC to pre-formed cloak units. Before use, ensure that surfaces to be bonded are clean and
dry. Apply Hyload DPC Lap Adhesive to both surfaces and allow to dry. Bring surfaces together and
apply firm pressure to create a permanent bond.
One 500ml can give coverage of approx. 3m2
(1.5m2
of bonded area).
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Hyload DPC Jointing Tape
A double sided self adhesive bituminous tape,
10m x 100mm, for bonding DPC to DPC, and
DPC to pre-formed cloak units. Before use,
ensure that surfaces to be bonded are clean
and dry. Removal of release films reveals self
adhesive surfaces. Apply firm pressure to create
a permanent bond.
Hyload DPC Mastic
A thick synthetic rubber mastic adhesive with
gap filling properties up to 6mm suitable for
bonding Hyload DPCs and pre-formed cloak
units to a wide range of common building
materials. No primer is required. Hyload DPC
Mastic is applied to one surface only. Apply firm
pressure to create a permanent bond.
For vertical DPC applications, the Hyload DPC
Fixing Strip and Pins must be used.
Available in 400ml cartridge, 2.5litre tin.
Typical coverage on smooth surfaces 1.2 to
2m2
per litre.
Zedex CPT Jointing Tape
All joints in lengths of DPC must be a minimum
of 100mm, lapped and bonded using Zedex
Jointing Tape.
Zedex CPT Fixing Strip and Pins
When surface fixing or post fixing to the cavity
face of the inner leaf, a fixing strip should be
used. The surface should first be primed, the
DPC then bonded to the inner leaf using Zedex
Jointing Tape and then secured using Zedex
Fixing Strip and Pins at 150mm intervals.
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Cloak Units
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units
There are 10 standard pre-formed DPC cloak units to simplify the
damp-proofing of awkward junctions and to eliminate leakage paths.
Certain design details are difficult to damp-proof efficiently by site
forming of strip materials. Pre-formed cloak units are available to
overcome complex shapes and changes in direction, saving potential
problems and costly remedial works on site.
Built-In Cloaks
The built-in cloak units are designed to
accommodate 50, 75 or 100 mm cavity widths
and a 150 or 225mm rise in the cavity tray.
Surface-Fix Cloaks
The standard surface fixed cloak units are
designed for 50, 75 or 100mm cavity widths
and for a 150mm rise in the cavity tray.
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Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 1
Change of Level Unit (brick/block) Reversible
Cavity Rise/Width Step On Face
150/50mm 75
150/75mm 75
150/50mm 225
150/75mm 225
225/50mm 75
225/75mm 75
225/50mm 225
225/75mm 225
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 2
Change of Level Unit (brick/block) Reversible
Cavity Rise/Width Step On Face
150/50mm 75
150/50mm 75
150/75mm 75
150/75mm 75
150/100mm 75
150/100mm 75
150/50mm 225
150/50mm 225
150/75mm 225
150/75mm 225
150/100mm 225
150/100mm 225
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Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units -
Type 3 and Type 4
Stop End (brick/block or surface fixed)
Cavity Rise/Width
150/50mm
150/50mm
150/75mm
150/75mm
150/100mm
150/100mm
225/50mm
225/50mm
225/75mm
225/75mm
225/100mm
225/100mm
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 5
Internal Corner (surface fixed)
Cavity Rise/Width
150/50mm
150/75mm
150/100mm
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 6
External Corner (surface fixed)
Cavity Rise/Width
150/50mm
150/75mm
150/100mm
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Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 7
Internal/External Corner (brick/block)
Cavity Rise/Width
150/50mm
150/75mm
150/100mm
225/50mm
225/75mm
225/100mm
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 8
Internal Corner Reversible
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 8S
Angled Stop End (right or left hand)
Cavity Rise/Width
50mm
50mm
75mm
75mm
100mm
100mm
Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 9
External Corner
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Standard Pre-formed Cloak Units - Type 10
Column Stop End (brick/block or surface fixed)
Cavity Rise/Width
150/50mm
150/50mm
150/75mm
150/75mm
150/100mm
150/100mm
225/50mm
225/50mm
225/75mm
225/75mm
225/100mm
225/100mm
Special Applications Coping Stones
Copeclose
This DPC offers excellent performance in areas
of tensile, elongation and tear strength. It
provides horizontal, vertical or stepped DPC’s
including cavity trays in either solid or cavity
walls of brick, block, stone or concrete. It is
manufactured from a mixture of synthetic
polymers, synthetic fibres and other additives.
• Excellent mortar adhesion
• Over 20 years proven use
• Excellent performance under high
compressive loads
• Tough and durable with excellent flexibility
• BBA Certification
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Abutment Trays
Abutment trays are used to damp
proof and flash where sloping roofs
abut cavity walls. It is imperative
that every stepped and staggered
gable abutment is constructed to
prevent rainwater and dampness
from penetrating below the
abutting roofline.
The tray is available in both
undressed and lead dressed form.
The tray in the dressed form
combines the functions of cavity
DPC and roof lead flashing. These
are manufactured with two choices
of lead flashing lengths.
Leaded Cavity Trays
Short Lead Flashings
Suitable to dress over the upstand of a secret
gutter or soaker.
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Long Lead Flashings
Suitable to be dressed across the roof tile. In
these circumstances, roof tiles must be suitably
‘shaped’ ie: not flat. At a later date when the
roof surface is complete, the plumber has only
to dress the flashings.
Installation
Tray installation is very straightforward and in a
typical brickwork application the bricklayer lays
one tray in every course, following the slope of
the roof. All trays and the projecting lead flashing
are flush-pointed as the masonry is raised.
Thus the usual requirement to rake out joints
and return to point-in flashings at a later date
is eliminated.
Tray Types
There are 4 main types of abutment trays:
Ridge Tray
This unit straddles the ridge. It has open ends
and thus allows water to discharge to the left
or right.
Intermediate Tray
Tray is supplied handed and built-in each
course up the rake of the roof. Each tray has an
end upstand, thus water can only discharge via
the open end into the tray below.
Catchment Tray
This is similar to an intermediate tray, but it has
upstands to both ends. Its function is to receive
water from the intermediate trays above and to
discharge this water through a weep vent.
Internal/External Angles
An angle tray is used instead of a catchment
tray if the abutment ends or returns on a
corner. An angle may also provide a link with
horizontal trays.
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Brickwork Protection
Hessian Blankets
Hessian Rolls for frost protection and curing of
concrete and brickwork.
Size
1.37 x 46m
Alti-Fleece
Alti-Fleece has been designed to act as a
barrier against frost, heavy rain and also
strong sunlight which can dry the mortar mix
prematurely. The permeability of the fabric
provides a stabilised climate for optimum
mortar curing conditions.
Alti-Fleece is a lightweight but strong material
that has a central waterproof section and
reinforced edges with slits for tethering. The
material on either side of the central waterproof
section allows air and water vapour to pass
through. The material can be cut across the width
to fit the length of wall requiring protection.
Alti-Fleece is strong enough to withstand wear
and tear typical on building sites.
Features & Benefits
• Unique patented design
• Attractive, purpose made product
• Protects mortar and brickwork against the
elements
• Provides optimum conditions for curing
• Durable and lightweight
• Easy to use
• Tried and tested at CE
Size: 1.5 x 30m
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Brick & Concrete Cleaning Material
Adoclean
A specially selected blend of inorganic acids for
the removal of cementitious contaminations
and efflorescence from brickwork. Also for
removal of rust staining from concrete.
The cleaner can be further diluted depending
upon application. In all cases of staining the
cause should be identified.
Sizes: 5 Litres, 25 Litres
Application Instructions:
To remove stains or mortar, thoroughly saturate
the area with water. Apply by brush a 50/50
solution of Adoclean and water, scrub lightly
with a hard brush followed by rinsing off with
water. Heavy mortar deposits may require
repeated applications of Adoclean whilst lightly
wire brushing and rinsing with water.
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Chemclean
A specially selected blend of inhibited inorganic
acids, ideal for the removal of all cement based
contamination and rust from a wide range of
surfaces.
Chemclean is ideal for the easy removal of
concrete laitance from plant and equipment.
Rust stains are quickly removed from all
concrete surfaces. Ideal for descaling and rust
removal from metal components. Excellent
for final washing of newly exposed aggregate
panels and ideal for etching concrete prior
to application of subsequent treatments.
Economical to use, can be diluted with water
for many applications.
Sizes: 5 Litres, 25 Litres
Concrete Remover
Cure Chemicals Concrete Remover is designed exclusively to clean concrete construction
equipment and does not contain any Muriatic, Phosphoric or Citric acids and is therefore
non-corrosive. It is safe to use on painted surfaces, aluminium, glass and rubber. It is safe for
both human handling and for the environment. Cure Chemicals Concrete Remover is biologically
degradable and can be discarded in the normal sewage system (EAK 17 09 04).
How it works:
Cure Chemicals Concrete Remover contains active substances that break down the molecules that
bind the cement together with sand and water.
Cure Chemicals Concrete Remover is mixed with water to the desired strength and applied as a
foam to the item concerned, using for example, a handheld foamer. The foam should be left to
act on the concrete for 20-45 minutes. Then clean off the item thoroughly with a high-pressure
cleaner or with water and a stiff brush. In cases where there is heavy buildup, the treatment can
be repeated. Since the product is not harmful to the environment, it can be drained directly into
the public sewer system (EWC 17 09 04).
Collectively these extra benefits make for optimum utilisation of time and equipment. It is
financially sound, saving you money as well as preserving your equipment and extending its life.
You can use Cure Chemicals Concrete Remover on hand tools, mixers, scaffolding and aluminium
sections.
Sizes: 5 Litres, 20 Litres
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Bricklayer Accessories
Min/Max Thermometers
Quick set press button. Moulded in cream case
with white scale. No magnet needed to reset.
Tell Tale
An enhanced Tell-Tale crack monitoring
gauge that monitors horizontal and vertical
movement across a crack on a flat surface to
an accuracy of +/- 1.0mm and by interpolation
to +/-0.5mm.
Builder Bucket
Plastic bucket with easy pouring lip and
comfortable grip handle.
Drill bits
In addition to power tools, we can supply a
massive range of drill bits and power tool
accessories in various sizes and to different
specifications.