Cavity Wall ties, also known as brick or just wall ties are used in buildings with cavity walls and tie together the external and internal walls together
Most modern buildings built in the UK since the 1920's use cavity wall ties, but the materials used to manufacture them have changed considerably over the years.
After a number of years these can fail and need replacing before your wall starts to bow and in extreme cases, fall down.
rThe most common signs are cracks along the masonry and brick mortar. These are tell-tale signs wall ties have deteriorated
Another sign that wall ties have deteriorated is your wall bowing or bulging outward oe that your window sills, frames or windows are separating from wall
Having to ability to spot the signs of Cavity Wall Tie failure is vital, as failure in the long term can have disastrous consequences.
If you believe that you may have issues with your wall ties, call NWDP today on 0161 850 6006 so that we can arrange a free no-obligation quotation for wall tie placement, before the damage becomes too severe.
Wall tie replacement isn't something that should be undertaken as a DIY project or by an amateur. It needs to be carried out by structural professionals.