Product Overview
Galvanised Steel Wall Starter Kit supplied in a 2236mm length for securely joining new masonry walls to existing structures.
Designed for use with single-skin brick or block walls, it provides a stable and continuous mechanical connection, maintaining alignment and structural integrity between new and existing wall sections.
Manufactured from high-quality galvanised steel for corrosion resistance and long service life, the system ensures a reliable bond without the need for keying or cutting into the existing masonry.
The 2236mm length accommodates most standard wall heights, providing a continuous and durable fixing line.
Features & Benefits
- Secure Wall Connection: Provides a mechanically fixed joint between new and existing masonry, maintaining strength and stability.
- Galvanised Steel Construction: Made from corrosion-resistant steel for long-term durability in internal or external applications.
- Universal Application: Suitable for single-skin brickwork or blockwork, offering versatility across different wall types.
- Continuous Fixing Length: 2236mm strip accommodates standard wall heights, ensuring uninterrupted structural connection.
- Ease of Installation: Pre-punched fixing holes simplify alignment and enable rapid mechanical attachment to existing walls.
- Flexible Jointing: Allows for both straight and corner wall junctions without complex cutting or shaping.
- Corrosion Protection: Hot-dip galvanising protects against rust and environmental wear for dependable performance over time.
Applications
- New Wall Construction: For securely joining new brick or block walls to existing structures.
- Property Extensions: Ensures stable bonding between new and original walls in domestic or commercial extensions.
- Masonry Repairs and Rebuilds: Provides strong connections when reinstating or modifying sections of existing walls.
- Internal Partitioning: Suitable for fixing single-skin internal block walls to established masonry.
- General Structural Works: Used wherever new wall sections must be tied into existing vertical masonry planes.
Installation Guidance
- Preparation: Ensure the existing wall surface is clean, sound, and capable of bearing mechanical fixings.
- Fixing to Existing Wall: Position and anchor the starter channel vertically using suitable masonry fixings through the pre-punched holes.
- Wall Ties Installation: Insert wall ties into the channel at designated intervals and embed them within mortar joints of the new wall as construction progresses.
- Alignment Check: Maintain plumb alignment of both existing and new walls during installation for consistent structural performance.
- Finishing: Ensure all fixings are secure and that ties are fully embedded for optimum load transfer and stability.
Compliance & Performance
- Material Specification: Manufactured from galvanised steel to BS EN 10346 for corrosion protection and mechanical strength.
- Performance Function: Provides a mechanical tie system ensuring structural continuity between new and existing masonry.
- Durability Rating: Suitable for internal and external environments, offering long-term corrosion resistance.
- Compatibility: Designed for single-skin brick or block walls; not suitable for cavity wall applications without additional components.
- Length Specification: 2236mm standard length providing continuous fixing for most wall heights.
- Important Note: Always install using appropriate masonry fixings and in accordance with structural design requirements to ensure full compliance with relevant building regulations.