Lateral Restraint Ties

Lateral restraint ties are designed for restraining bowing walls to structural timbers that run parallel to them. The ties are used to connect a masonry façade to the flooring diaphragm via two or more timber joists.

Applications:

• The lateral restraint wall tie is for restraining bulging walls
• Tying the wall to two or more timber side joists or studs using these 8mm diameter stainless steel ties
• The lateral restraints are fitted from outside the property with a minimum of disturbance in most cases just lift a few floorboards to determine the position of the joists and to ensure hidden wires or pipes are avoided during the installation
• Each restraint tie has a drill-like leading end for cutting into softwood
• Using a SDS drill, simply wind the lateral restraints (using the installation tool) into the timbers and resin fix the masonry end

Benefits:

• Quick and Easy installation
• Economical to use 304 austenitic stainless steel
• Minimal disruption
• Prevents timber splitting
• Allows for normal movement
• High performance
• Easy selection
• Smart finished appearance (No wall plates)

SDS setting tool for driving Lateral Restraint Ties into side of parallel floor joists, countersinking the remedial tie beneath the surface of the wall. Screws onto tie bar and fits into SDS drill. Driven into joists with hammer action disengaged.

For fixing the Lateral Restraint Ties you need:

• A SDS hammer drill,
• 14mm x 400mm SDS drill bit for drilling the wall,
• Installation tool for driving the restraint ties into the timbers,
• SureBond Polyester resin
• Resin applicator gun to bond the ties to the masonry wall.