Wall Ties Archives - Vista Engineering

VE4 Light Duty Housing Ties

Light duty wall tie used in domestic dwellings. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 10m and cavity widths from 50-150mm. (Type 4 Wall Tie)

EN2 General Purpose Wall Ties

General-purpose wall tie used in small commercial buildings and domestic dwellings. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15m and cavity widths from 50-125mm. (Type 2 Wall Tie)

VE2 General Purpose Wall Ties

General-purpose wall tie used in small commercial buildings and domestic dwellings. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15m and a cavity width of 126-150mm. (Type 2 Wall Tie)

Neutras-4 low thermal conductivity wall ties

NEUTRAS-4 light duty wall ties have both low thermal conductivity and high structural performance levels. This means they can be excluded from the current U value calculations in EN ISO 6946 and provide a credible solution to new legislation requirements. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 10m and cavity widths up to 175mm. (Type 4 Wall Tie)

Neutras-2 low thermal conductivity wall ties

NEUTRAS-2 general purpose wall ties have both low thermal conductivity and high structural performance levels. This means they can be excluded from the current U value calculations in EN ISO 6946 and provide a credible solution to new legislation requirements. Suitable for small commercial buildings and domestic dwellings with a maximum height of 15m and cavity widths up to 300mm. (Type 2 Wall Tie)

Neutras-1 low thermal conductivity wall ties

NEUTRAS-1 heavy duty wall ties have both low thermal conductivity and high structural performance levels. This means they can be excluded from the current U value calculations in EN ISO 6946 and provide a credible solution to new legislation requirements. Suitable for most buildings in the UK of any height, with cavities up to 150mm. (Type 1 Wall Tie)

VST1 Heavy Duty Formed Safety Ties

A heavy-duty formed safety wall tie suitable for most buildings in the UK of any height, with cavities from 50-225mm. (Type 1 Wall Tie)

VE1 Heavy Duty Safety Vertical Twist Ties

A heavy-duty safety vertical twist wall tie suitable for most buildings in the UK of any height, with cavities from 50-150mm. The vertical twist feature prevents moisture travelling across the cavity, it can be installed either way up. (Type 1 Wall Tie)

VS4 Heavy Duty Flat Safety Ties

A heavy-duty wall tie suitable for most buildings in the UK of any height, with cavities up to 150mm. Used for collar jointed walls, in full fill cavities or where the prevention of moisture travelling across the cavity is not an issue. (Type 1 Wall Tie).

VS6 Heavy Duty Dripped Safety Ties

A heavy-duty wall tie suitable for most buildings in the UK of any height, with cavities from 50-150mm. The drip feature prevents moisture travelling across the cavity (taking less space than vertical twist). (Type 1 Wall Tie).

V26 Traditional Double Triangle Wall Ties

Traditional Double Triangle, general-purpose wall tie used in small commercial buildings and domestic properties. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15m and cavity widths from 0-150mm. (Type 2 & 3* Wall Tie)

ECO-CLIP

Universal insulation clip made using less plastic for reduced environmental impact. This clip can be used with our full range of wall ties.

TPT Two-Part Ties (New)

Two-part general-purpose wall tie used in small commercial buildings and domestic properties. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15m and cavity widths from 150-375mm. The Vista two-part tie allows larger cavities to be spanned. (Type 2 Wall Tie)

HELI Thin Joint Wall Tie

Hammer-driven cavity wall tie, ideal for aircrete blockwork and applications where the joints of inner and outer leaves of masonry do not course.

V63 Universal Stainless Steel Wall Starter System

The Vista Stainless Steel Wall Starter System joins new walls to existing masonry. Suitable for both internal and external brick or block walls from 60 to 250mm thick, the connectors can be slotted together up to a maximum of 8 metres or 3 storeys high.

SST Starter Ties

SST Starter Tie supplied complete with nylon plug. Used where new walls are being built directly from existing brickwork. Alternatively can be used without plug and screwed directly into timber door or window frames.

SSFT Starter Frame Ties

Used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.

SST Cavity Starter Ties

SST Starter Tie supplied complete with nylon plug. Used where there is a cavity and a new wall needs to be built. Supplied with drip.

FT/145 Frame Tie

Used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.

V30 Wavy Tail Ties

These products allow the introduction of a cavity tie into a situation where no ties are present. Stainless Steel ‘wavy’ tail ties used for remedial applications and available in lengths of 150 - 300mm. Designed for use in conjunction with Vista resins.

REM Mechanical Remedial Ties

Remedial ties are used where existing cavity walls ties have had wall ties omitted, or where the wall ties have corroded and no longer perform their original function. Full installation instructions available on request.

Setting Tool

The setting tool is used in conjunction with REM ties. The tool is located over the brass ‘torque’ nut and tightened for the product to work correctly.

HELI Helical Ties

A range of 4.5mm, 6mm and 8mm helical ties for remedial work and in situations where there may be irregular coursing of brickwork to blockwork.

HELI Helical Bars

A range of helical bars offering solutions for crack stitching and other remedial work. Helical Bar sizes 3mm, 4.5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. Supplied in individual lengths of 0.5m, 1m, 1.5m and 3m.

Grout

SureGrout SG60 (HELI-GROUT) is used for bonding metal components into masonry substrates, masonry bonding, bedding bearing plates, grouting and packing. Available in 3L or 6L tubs.

CS-KIT Crack-Stitching Kit

A two component system consisting of stainless steel 6mm bar and grout. A fully certified helical crack-stitching system.

Grout Gun Set Complete with Nozzle

The grout gun and nozzle are designed to make the application of grout simple.

Hand Support Tool

The hand support tool allows the helical tie to be correctly installed manually without damaging the tie.

Power Support Tool

The new Power Support tool is designed to be used in both SDS and SDS Plus hammer drills.

V7PE Plain End Frame Cramp

Used for restraining masonry to steelwork whilst allowing lateral movement. (Sleeve supplied as extra).

SPE/B20 Safety Plain End Tie/Blank

Used over a movement joint in a run of brickwork or blockwork with safety embedment detail or plain end (B20). (Sleeve supplied as extra).

SPF Safety Plain Formed Tie

The SPF is a lighter, stronger evolution of our SPE. Used over a movement joint in a run of brickwork or blockwork with safety embedment detail. (Sleeve supplied as extra).

V8PE Dovetail Plain End Ties

This product allows lateral movement between masonry and a fixed channel or slot. (Sleeve supplied as extra).

V63PE Plain End Clasp Ties

Used for side fixing a steel column to masonry whilst allowing lateral movement. (Sleeve supplied as extra).

Debonding Sleeves

Debonding sleeve to allow for movement of the ties listed above (a 25mm wide sleeve is required for channel ties). Debonding sleeves should have a 10mm gap left at end to allow for movement once installed.

VE7 Frame Cramp

Frame cramp (supplied in stainless or galvanised steel) for restraining masonry to new or existing structures and for building in non-structural elements (frames etc).

VE7D Frame Cramp with Drip

Frame cramp supplied with a drip to prevent moisture crossing the cavity. Drip position 90mm from safety end as standard.

VS7 Slotted Frame Cramp

As VE7, but supplied with a slot in upstand to allow various fixings.

VS7D Slotted Frame Cramp with Drip

A VS7 but supplied with a drip to prevent moisture from crossing the cavity. Drip positioned 90mm from safety end as standard.

V7H Frame Cramp Dowel Hole

Frame cramp with 3 x 6.5mm holes in the projection for a dowel bar. Used to restrain stone cladding and coping stones. Dowels supplied separately.

V96 Wire Frame Cramp

Welded wire frame cramp for all applications, as the VE7, with added flexibility provided by a wire projection.

V63 Clasp Ties

Clasp tie, fixed to the side of a stanchion and used to restrain brickwork.

V97 Wire Clasp Tie

Wire clasp tie, fixed to the side of stanchion but also allowing extra movement with the flex of the wire section.

VCT Column Ties

A simple and cost effective product for restraining masonry back to ‘H’ section stanchions, providing four different slots to suit differing flange thicknesses.

VA7/VA7PE Frame Cramp

For offset fixing where masonry is not in line with the steel column. Angle with 7mm fixing hole as standard with fixed projection tie. Debonded plain end projection also available (VA7PE)

RCS 25/14 Restraint Channel System

The Restraint Channel System effectively ties an outer masonry leaf to light steel, concrete or timber frame through insulation. It allows vertical movement at the same time as offering lateral restraint. The system comprises stainless steel channels, wall ties, fixings and compression sleeves (for use when fixing to concrete, timber and large insulation thicknesses).

SFC Steel Frame Channel

The steel frame channel system is designed to tie brickwork to steel studding. Self-drill / self-tap screws fix through the channel and insulation into the steel studding.

V29 Dovetail Slot

Cast in dovetail slot, available in stainless steel, pre filled with polystyrene (to prevent concrete ingress). Used in conjunction with ties to restrain brickwork.

V60 28/15 Plain Back Channel

28/15 plain back channel for surface fixing (welding). Used in conjunction with ties to restrain brickwork.

V60S 28/15 Slotted Back Channel

28/15 slotted and holed channel for surface fixing. Slots and holes repeat every 75mm to ensure a fixing point is available along the entire length. Various fixings can be used in conjunction with ties to restrain brickwork. (see fixing section).

V60T 28/15 Tanged Back Channel

28/15 tanged back channel for casting into concrete or building into brick/blockwork. Polystyrene infill available upon request. Used in conjunction with ties to restrain brickwork.

VS8 Dovetail Safety Ties

Universal head enables this tie to be used with all V60 channel systems and V29 slot to restrain brickwork.

VS8D Dovetail Safety Ties with Drip

The universal head enables this tie to be used with all V60 channel systems and V29 slot to restrain brickwork supplied with a drip to prevent the passage of moisture across cavity. Drip positioned 90mm from safety end as standard.

V98 Dovetail Wire Ties

The universal head enables this tie to be used with all V60 channel systems and V29 slot to restrain brickwork the wire section allows for extra movement.

VS9 Steel Channel Ties

Head specific for Vista steel frame channel. Tie designed to suit a variety of cavities.

VIR / VIRH Internal Head Restraint

The VIR / VIRH head restraint is designed to resist lateral movement in wall heads, restraining them to structural soffits whilst allowing vertical movement (in order, for instance, to accommodate beam deflection).

VHR Head Restraint

The VHR is a very simple, economical head restraint product. Twice holed to accommodate 100 or 140mm walls. Vertical movement can be accommodated only by allowing clearance between the top of the blockwork panel and the underside of the restraint angle. Can also be manufactured to fit 215mm blockwork.

WAS Welded A Stem

Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly above. Heavy Duty.

WTS Welded T Stem

Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly above. Heavy Duty.

WBS Welded B Stem

Offset head where there is no fixing directly above. Heavy Duty.

WES Welded E Stem

Fixed to the side of structure and offset to drop down centre of cavity. Heavy Duty.

BCS Bent C Stem

Used as a soffit fixed head restraint. Light Duty, fixed in line with cavity below.

TDS Twisted D Stem

Used as a soffit fixed head restraint. Light Duty, twisted head allows for fixing a right angle to cavity.

TFS Twisted F Stem

Used as a side fixed head restraint. Light Duty, and stepped to bring into centre of cavity.

SOW Sliding One Way Tie

Sliding one way ties used in conjunction with the sliding anchor stems. This tie only ‘catches’ either the inner or the outer wall. Sizes are measured from the centre of the slot.

STW Sliding Two Way Tie

Sliding two way ties used in conjunction with the sliding anchor stems. This tie ‘catches’ both the inner or the outer wall. Sizes are measured as the overall length of the tie.

V61 Timber Frame Ties

Stainless steel masonry-timber tie for domestic and small commercial buildings up to four storeys high. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15m and cavity widths from 50-100mm. Designed to accommodate vertical movement. (Type 6 Tie)

V62 High Movement Timber Frame Ties

Channel and strip tie system for use where the building height is up to 18m (5-7 stories). Maximum differential movement of 65mm. Fits cavities from 50-150mm. Supplied with 50mm x 4mm stainless steel screws (Type 7 Tie)

HELICAL TIE Timber Frame Wall Ties

A 4.5mm newbuild stainless steel masonry-timber tie for domestic and small commercial buildings up to four storeys high. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15m and cavity widths up to 165mm. Designed to secure external masonry to timber frames. (Type 6 Tie)

V44 Coil Mesh

An expanded metal mesh available in various widths, stainless or galvanised steel. Designed to be incorporated into masonry for crack control.

VW3 Vista Weld 3

Vista Weld 3 is a welded ladder type Bed Joint Reinforcement with 3mm outer wires, generally used as a structural product, also ideal for crack control. Available in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness. Available in stainless or galvanised steel.

VW Vista Weld

Vista Weld is a welded ladder type Bed Joint Reinforcement with 3.6mm outer wires, generally used as a structural product, also ideal for crack control. Available in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness. Available in stainless or galvanised steel.

VW5 Vista Weld 5

Vista Weld 5 is a welded ladder type Bed Joint Reinforcement with 5mm flattened outer wires, generally used as a structural product, also ideal for crack control. Available in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness. Available in stainless or galvanised steel.

VTS Vista Tie Span

Vista Tie Span Type 1 has been designed for use in double-leaf collar joint walls, and can reduce the problems on site with heavy blocks, using 2 x 100mm blocks tied together with Tiespan type 1 to replace a 215mm block. This method of construction also gives the wall a 6 hour fire rating. Tiespan type 1 is manufactured with 4mm or 3.5mm main longitudinal wires with 20mm flat cross ties. Each length is 2700mm long x 175mm wide.

DVW Double Vista Weld

Double Vista Weld is a welded structural ladder type masonry reinforcement used to reinforce both leaves of a cavity wall. Manufactured with 3.5mm main longitudinal wires and 3.6mm cross wires (with a drip). Each length is 2700mm long and is available in numerous widths to suit individual design requirements.

WINDOW REVEAL SUPPORT

Supports the first few bricks in a full brick (215mm deep) window reveal during construction. Designed for the long leg of the plate to be built into the external leaf bed joint, providing a stable bearing for the reveal brick.

SELF Self Tapping Screws

Vista offer a range of self drill screws designed for use when fixing products to steel work. The high quality self drilling fastener is designed to give very rapid and accurate installation with precision drill points eliminating ‘skipactions’ to prevent damage to the face of the profile. Also available double threaded for our SFC system.

HFX Hammer Fixings

Cost effective solution for fast repetitive fixing into concrete and similar materials. Available in both stainless steel and zinc plated. Ideal for fixing products to a solid base material, these are easy to install and are used extensively for fixing of our products. Suitable for concrete, solid blocks, perforated bricks, hollow blocks and aerated concrete (aircrete). This hammer fixing is simply tapped in with a hammer - easy.

NEO Neoprene Washers

When fixing a stainless steel tie to a mild steel frame, an isolation pad should be used to separate the dissimilar metals and prevent a bimetallic reaction.

GUN Resin Gun

Vista offer high performance Epoxy Acrylate Resin suitable for using along with our remedial ties. All ties are supplied with one mixer nozzle. The resin gun is a high quality resin applicator which can be used more than once.

EXB Expansion Bolts

Available in stainless steel and zinc plated. These bolts are heavy duty and ideal for fixing into solid substances such as concrete.

NBW Nuts, Bolts and Washers

Supplied fully threaded complete with nut and washer. Ideal for fixing our range of head restraints to steelwork.

T – Head Bolts

Available to suit the Vista range of cast-in or surface fixed channels, our T-head bolts are manufactured from either stainless steel or hot dip galvanised steel and come in a variety of lengths and thread diameters to suit your requirements.

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