Vista Engineering
A range of wall tie products specifically designed to secure wall skins and framework together to provide structural integrity through various forms of movement and force. A wide-ranging choice of ties and fixings has been developed to provide the maximum performance for any combination of materials used on a project.
VE4 Light Duty Housing Tie
Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity. The design means that the tie can be installed either way up. Tested as Type A (sound) Tested as Type 4 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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VE2 General Purpose Wall Tie
Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity. The design means that the tie can be installed either way up.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 2 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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EN2 General Purpose Wall Tie
Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity. Design means the tie can be installed either way up. Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 2 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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Neutras
NEUTRAS 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. Available as Type 4 (Housing Tie) Type 2 (General Purpose Tie) and Type 1 (Heavy Duty Tie)
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VST1 Heavy Duty Formed Safety Tie
Constant drip feature to prevent moisture travelling across cavity. Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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VE1 Heavy Duty Safety Vertical Twist
Vertical twist feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity. Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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VS4 Heavy Duty Flat Safety Tie
Used in full fill cavities or where the prevention of moisture travelling across the cavity is not an issue. Also for collar jointed walls. Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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VS6 Heavy Duty Dripped Safety Tie
Drip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity (taking less space than vertical twist). Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1. Drip position 90mm from safety end as standard.
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V26 Traditional Double Triangle Wall Tie
Traditional Double Triangle wall tie previously to BS1243. Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity. Design means the tie can be installed either way up. Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 2 & 3* (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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TPT Two Part Ties
As a result of problems experienced over wider cavities (150mm to 300mm) and their weight causing long ties to overturn, the Vista two part tie allows larger cavities to be spanned, (up to BS EN 845 – 1 standard for a type 2 tie). The shorter section is built into the inner leaf as construction proceeds, whilst the longer section is locked into the inner section and built into the outer leaf as it lifts. Tested as Type B (sound) Tested as Type 2 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
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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).
V7PE Plain End Frame Cramp
Used for restraining masonry to steelwork whilst allowing lateral movement. (Sleeve supplied as extra).
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V8PE Dovetail Plain End Tie
This product allows lateral movement between masonry and a fixed channel or slot. (Sleeve supplied as extra).
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V63PE Plain End Clasp Tie
Used for side fixing a steel column to masonry whilst allowing lateral movement. (Sleeve supplied as extra).
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V36 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).See fixing section for details on fixing methods.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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V96 Wire Frame Cramp
Welded wire frame cramp for all applications, as the VE7, with added flexibility provided by a wire projection.
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V63 Clasp Tie
Clasp tie, fixed to the side of a stanchion and used to restrain brickwork.
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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 Tie
A simple and cost effective product for restraining masonry back to ‘H’ section stanchions, providing four different slots to suit differing flange 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.
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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.
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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).
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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 Tie
Universal head enables this tie to be used with all V60 channel systems and V29 slot to restrain brickwork.
VS8D Dovetail Safety Tie 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.
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V98 Dovetail Wire Tie
A universal head enables this tie to be used with all Vista channel systems to restrain brickwork the wire section allows for extra movement.
VS9 Steel Channel Tie
Head specific for Vista steel frame channel. Tie designed to suit a variety of cavities.
VIR Internal Head Restraint
The VIR head restraint is designed to resist lateral movement in wall heads, restraining them to structurel 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.
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WAS Welded A Stem
Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly above. Heavy Duty.
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WTS Welded T Stem
Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly above. Heavy Duty.
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WES Welded E Stem
Fixed to the side of structure and offset to drop down centre of cavity. Heavy Duty.
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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 One Way
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 Two Way
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 Tie
Stainless Steel masonry-timber tie for 50-100mm cavities in up to 4 storey timber frame buildings. Accommodates vertical movement. Tested as type B (sound). Tested as type 6 (strength) to BS EN 845-1.
Supplied complete with 50mm x 3.35mm Stainless Steel Annular Ring Nails. Also available with 50mm x 4.0mm Stainless Steel Screws for SIPS panels.
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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 have now developed Vista Weld 3 to meet the ever increasing requirements of specifiers. 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 Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 and in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness. Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to BS 5628 : Part 2 2000. Also available in galvanised.
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VW Vista Weld
Vista have developed Vista Weld to meet the ever increasing requirements of specifiers. Now available in two types 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 Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 and in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness. Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to BS 5628 : Part 2 2000. Also available in galvanised.
VW5 Vista Weld 5
Vista have developed Vista Weld 5 to meet the ever increasing requirements of specifiers. 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 Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 and in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness. Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to BS 5628 : Part 2 2000. Also available in galvanised.
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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 from stainless or galvanised steel with 4mm or 3.5mm main longitudinal wires with 20mm flat cross ties. Each length is 2700mm long x 175mm wide.
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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 in Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 Double Vista Weld is manufactured with 3.5mm main longitudinal wires with 3.6mm cross wires (with a drip). Each length is 2700mm long and is available in numerous widths to suit individual design requirements.
SELF Self Tapping
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, perforrated bricks, hollow blocks and airated concrete (aircrete). This hammer fixing is simply tapped in with a hammer – easy. Available in stainless steel or zinc plated.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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, the connectors can be slotted together up to a maximum of 8 metres or 3 storeys high, from 60 to 250mm thick. The pack contains the fixings necessary for a single leaf wall up to 2.4m / 8’ 2 no. Wall connectors 1.2m long, stainless steel 5 no. Plugs, coach screws and washers 10no. Wall connector ties, stainless steel Packed in boxes of 10
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SST Starter Tie
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 Tie
SSFT Starter Frame Tie. Used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.
SST Cavity Starter Tie
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.
HELI Helical Tie Bars
A range of ties and fixings offering solutions for new build, thin joint walling, roof fixing, crack stitching and other remedial work, and in situations where there may be irregular coursing of brickwork to blockwork . As well as the helical ties and bars the range includes fixing tools, both hand and power tool adaptors, grouts and grout guns, in fact everything needed for correct and successful fixing of the products. Tie and batten fixings. Sizes 6mm and 8mm diameter, lengths from 100mm up to 300mm. Helical Bar sizes 3mm, 4.5mm,6mm,8mm and 10mm. Packing Wall ties and Batten fixings in 100’s, Helical Bar supplied in individual lengths of 3m, 1.5m, 1m and 500mm.
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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.