Wall Tie Failure: Part 1 – Finding the Problem

An old wall tie (or brick tie) was made from steel and prone to rust. Wall tie failure is when a wall tie rusts and expands. This forces the brickwork to move so that the mortar no longer adheres to the brick. This results in the wall becoming unstable. In this video, John also explains: 🔵 How the wall of a house is usually constructed; 🔵 What happens when the mortar between the bricks starts to disintegrate; 🔵 How to spot wall tie failure; 🔵 How to prevent wall tie failure using a cavity wall tie; 🔵 The process of rebuilding a wall that has suffered wall tie failure; and 🔵 How Helifix Crack Stitching can stabilise cracked masonry. Our 'Builder's Briefs' series explains building talk in layman's terms. If you're interested in property refurbishment or property investment in the UK, these short films provide expert knowledge and advice from Stoke's favourite builder, Big John. HYPE helps investors, landlords and tenants find their ideal property in Stoke on Trent. Although we are regarded as HMO experts, we also cover many other aspects of building and refurbishment work. Take a look at our work here: https://hypebuilding.co.uk/expert-builders-in-stoke-on-trent/ HYPE has a reputation for its reliable and honest approach. It's our ethos: https://hypebuilding.co.uk/our-ethos/ Join us as we educate the nation – tickle by tickle! ____________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to HYPE TV for: ⚫️ PROPERTY INVESTMENT KNOWLEDGE ⚫️ PROPERTY REFURBISHMENT TIPS (WE'RE HMO SPECIALISTS) ⚫️ BUILDING PROJECTS ⚫️ ADVICE FROM BUILDING EXPERTS Visit our website https://hypebuilding.co.uk/ Call 01782 930043 We're not just passionate about property, we're HYPE.