Nothing compares the beauty of a building constructed with a brick exterior. Brick is a material that has been used for hundreds of years and in many cases will last hundreds of years. Due to seismic activity or age, brick can pull away from the back up wall or have stress cracks along the wall. One of the most cost effective methods to tie the brick back to the back-up wall is using CTP Helical Ties. Helical ties are easy to install and are built to last. The CTP Helical Ties are manufactured in the USA to the highest quality standards in the industry.
A helical tie is installed by drilling a pilot hole into the brick to reach the back up wall. Once the pilot hole is completed a helical tie is inserted in the helical tie setting tool and driven thru the brick into the back up wall. No need to remove and reset brick. Helical ties will work with various back up- concrete, CMU or wood. A small patch over the hole and the helical tie is invisible. For a stronger bond we recommend adding Ultrabond epoxy adhesive into the hole. If you are still not sure the Helical ties are the right solution visit Tru Supply and check out the Helical tie video showing how easy it is to install CTP helical ties. The CTP helical ties are available in various lengths and diameters. The most popular diameter is 8 mm but 10mm is also available. Tru Supply is you number location to purchase CTP Stitch ties as well as the Helical tie setting tools and necessary Bosch SDS drill bits for the job. Tru Supply also carries a complete line of adhesives and caulk guns.
If you have a restoration project for a brick wall facade, you’ll need to know where to find the right brick restoration product. Tru Supply is a supplier of CTP helical wall ties and setting tools. Regardless of how many helical ties you need or regardless the size of the ties that are required, Tru Supply Company is going to be your number one provider for these and other masonry products.
Brick can be a very structurally supportive material and it can also be extremely decorative whether it’s used in small capacities are large capacities. However, in order to ensure that it is as structurally sound as possible yet giving up the right aesthetic, it needs to be as supportive as possible. Using CTP Helical Ties will allow your brick walls to be as structurally sound and as durable as you can possibly make them.
