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Newman Building Solutions – Case Studies relating to wall ties.
Wall Tie Replacement and Structural Repair works have been successfully procured from our Head Office in Hammersmith, West London to a plot of 11 retirement bungalows in shepherds bush suffering from Horizontal Cracking and Vertical Cracks.
Newman’s South West office based in Bristol has enjoyed rapid growth into the South West carrying out Structural Repairs and remedial works headed by regional manager Roger Witcombe.
Much of the South West is enjoying economical growth and house sales are on the rise with renovation’s being required Newman’s are receiving a high volume of inquiries in order to design and install structural repair program’s.
A new contract awarded today is a Wall Tie Replacement contract to a large Victorian built semi detached residential property that is currently under going a refurbishment. Whilst the builder was carrying out inspections and repairs to the render he noticed horizontal cracking that caused concern.
A survey was carried out and Wall Tie Failure was identified and a specification provided that would prevent any further Wall Tie Failure that would be backed with a 20 year insurance backed guarantee.
If you have any structural works that require attention be sure to contact your local office or email enquiries@newmans.com
We have once again been asked to carry out Structural Surveys in Canterbury, the two properties assessed today are suffering from very similar structural defects.
This property has been affected by recent lateral movement due to the masonry having no connection with the floor joists and internal walls, an attempt had been made at some point to rectify the defect by installing traditional tie bars however up on further investigation the tie bars were found to be of little help with a very poor connection to the property.
The property was also showing signs of very early lintel failure which is caused when the external brickwork above the brick arch lintel cracks and the lintel drops.
Newman’s structural repair surveyors work with both modern and traditional techniques to overcome building and structural defects. lateral restraint issues are repaired using Twistfix lateral restraint ties combined with Twistfix helical masonry beams.
Brick arch lintel failure can often be repaired without the need for costly rebuilding, once again Twistfix helical masonry beams combined with pinning ties and grout injection ensure all repairs are lasting. Making good using traditional materials and techniques ensuring a close to invisible repair.
To find out how we can help with your Structural defects contact out head office 0333 444 0154 or email enquiries@newmans.com
Structural Repairs
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Brick Restoration
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Balcony Repair
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