Yes could be the answer to the question. If you have a property with a cavity wall it will have Wall Ties. It will be dependent on age, condition, type of insulation used or location then a Cavity Wall Tie Survey may be appropriate.
Cavity walls are used in both residential and commercial buildings, particularly those constructed since the 1930s, and often with cavity wall insulation. Cavity wall construction refers to the wall structure with a space between two layers of material, often brick, allowing for the insertion of insulation.
Cavity Wall Ties are used in order to tie the two wall skins together when cavity wall construction regardless of whether it is a residential or commercial property. Cavity Wall Tie Surveys check the integrity of your cavity wall ties.
Often, but not on all occasions the cavity Insulation mateiral inserted within the cavity can accelerate the deterioration of the condition of Wall Ties due to damp and moisture making the Wall Ties corrode faster.
Wall ties, also referred to as brick ties, play a crucial role in connecting both the external and internal leaves of a cavity wall. When these ties become old or defective, they fail to fulfil their function, which in turn can affect the safety and stability of your property.
The most common cause of Cavity Wall Tie failure is corrosion over time due to the Wall Ties exposure to moisture. Made of Steel or metal alloys, cavity wall ties are very susceptible to rusting, when water or damp infiltrates the cavity through the walls or Cavity Wall Insulation or both.
Our comprehensive and Competitively priced Wall Tie Surveys and Inspections can effectively determine the condition of the Wall Ties on your residential or commercial property.
Our team of experts provide thorough Wall Tie Condition Reports and using our 40 years of knowledge and experience make recommendations for any work that may or may not be required.
Our Wall Tie Survey and Wall Tie Report supports you with the information required to ensure that your property remains structurally sound. As full members of the PCA (Property Car Association), you can trust our expertise and commitment to quality service, from a Devon based family business of over 40 years.