Matrix crack stitching solutions manufactured from stainless, austenitic steel of 6mm diameter in any length from 1m to 10m. A mixing paddle, finger trowel, crack stitching pointing gun and nozzle are included in the kit. Using the cs pointing gun kit, inject a bead of helibond to the back of the slot. Cut out every third mortar course 250mm each side of the. Suitable for use in stitching all types of cracked brick.
Crack stitching bars matrix industries matrix industries. Brickfix masonry crack stitching kit safeguard europe. The system allows cracks in walls to be stabilised by bonding ce. Brickwork stitching masonry stitching with epoxy rods and epoxy resin brickwork stitching epoxy resin injection method. Suitable for wall crack repair on masonry and brick. How to repair a cracked wall using helical wire reinforcement system. Cracked masonry is best stabilized by bonding helibar helical stainless steel bars into appropriate bed joints or cut slots, in bricks, blocks or. Contains all the necessary components for effective and reliable stitching of cracked masonry. The brickfix wall crack repair kit offers a fast and costeffective solution for crack repair in masonry walls. The system allows cracks in masonry to be stabilised by bonding brickfix. Experts in the remedial market have designed the kits contents, guaranteeing the correct specification of reinforcing bar, grout and installation tools required for this application and the compatibility of all components. John heseltine, technical manager at helifix explains how to use the crack stitching kit. Repoint the mortar bed and make good the vertical crack with crackbond te3. Powatwist crack stitching kit repair bars 6 x mm 10 pack is rated 3.
The system allows cracks in walls to be stabilised by bonding ce marked brickfix helical crack stitching bars into slots cut into the walls mortar course using specially formulated brickfix grouts. Using the helifix pointing gun kit, inject a bead of helibond along the back of. The thor crack stitching kit includes everything needed to reconnect and reinforce cracked brickwork and masonry in all types of cracked brick, block, stone and other types of masonry. Suitable for use in stitching all types of cracked brick, block and. Crack stitching kit 10 x crack stitching bars 1m x 6mm. Using a finger trowel, or similar, push the helibar into the grout to obtain good. How to stitch cracked walls using crack stitching kit. This effective, reliable and durable brick stitching system provides resilience against further cracking with minimal cost and little disruption. Using 400mm long bars, installation is very similar to crack stitching. Helifix crack repair stitching products to stabilise cracked. Crack stitching kit thor helical wall ties helical bars.
Crack stitching is a masonry repair technique that reconnects and reinforces cracked walls. Austenitic stainless steel grade 304 or 316 diameter. Bonds helibar stainless bars into appropriate bed joints or cut slots, stabilises masonry and redistributes tensile loads to minimise any further development of the crack. Crack stitching bars provide a permanent solution for masonry repairs and cracked wall reinforcement to suit vertical, stepped or corner cracks in masonry.
The metal stitching kit allows cracks in masonry to be stabilised by bonding brickfix helical bars into slots cut into the walls mortar course using specially formulated brickfix ce1 grout. Crack stitching kit with everything required for masonry crack repair. Crack stitching kit new york masonry helical ties, masonry. Helifix crack repair helibar cardboard tube cw end caps 1m x 80mm 10 pack. Crack stitching bars thor helical wall ties helical. To install the brickfix masonry crack stitching kit you will need a suitable chasing tool, and the relevant ppe clothing protection. Crack stitching can be successfully undertaken using spiracoil crack stitching kit or individual products from the. Cut out every third mortar course 250mm each side of the vertical crack with an angle grinder, to 23rds of the brick block or stone depth. Crack stitching is a permanent and very successful method of structural repair for properties suffering with cracks in the masonry and in the mortar bed joints. Brickfix masonry crack repair kit 6mm wall stitching kit.
Rated 4 out of 5 by strangebike from repairs cracks like a champ ensure that you read the product selection as it covers the whole kit and replacement parts. Mixing paddle, pointing trowel, and pointing gun are also included. Cemarked brickfix 6 mm diameter helical crack stitching bar manufactured from grade 1. Masonry may move and crack as a result of movement in foundation soils, seismic activity and cyclical wet and dry, hot and cold environmental conditions.
In the case of factory defects, we will replace the product for you. A mixing paddle, finger trowel, crackstitching pointing gun. Crack stitching is a method of repairing and stabilising cracked masonry using helibars 6mm diameter bonded into cut slots with helibond cementitious grout masonry. Kit also includes crackstitching gun, stainless steel nozzle, mixing paddle and a finger. This kit contains all the necessary components to permanently repair vertical or stepped cracks in masonry. Kit contains 10 x helical crack stitching bars 1m x 6mm 5 x. The metal stitching kit allows cracks in masonry to be stabilised. Crack stitching peter cox simple effective crack repair. Twistfix supplies a range of masonry reinforcement products including stainless steel helical bars that stitch across the fractures to strengthen and repair cracks. Helical bars for crack stitching new york masonry helical.
Crack stitching is a method of repairing and stabilising cracked masonry using helibars 6mm diameter bonded into cut slots with helibond cementitious grout. Cracked masonry is best stabilised by bonding helibar stainless steel bars into appropriate bed joints or cut slots. Matrix grouting mortar, a special grouting mortar, is specifically prepared to meet the requirements of the matrix crack stitching bars, enabling a firstrate binding integration of the steel into the selected masonry. The brickfix crack stitching system offers a fast and costeffective solution for crack repair in masonry walls. The helifix crack stitching kit contains the necessary components for the effective and reliable stitching of cracked masonry. Matrix grouting mortar, a special grouting mortar, is specifically. Free expert advice, trade prices and next day uk delivery buy now. The crack stitching process delivers an effective and durable masonry repair by introducing into the wall fully concealed tension straps, which strengthen fractured masonry and brickwork. The metal stitching kit allows cracks in masonry to be stabilised by bonding. Thor helical bars are highly deformed reinforcement rods that are generally used for stitching cracks in walls. In the case of factory defects, we will replace the. Helical crack stitch bars x 10 1mtr long x 6mm for brick and stone wall repairs.
Helifix crack stitching repairs and stabilizes cracked masonry using helical stainless steel helibars bonded into cut slots with helibond grout for a quick, simple, effective and permanent solution. Powatwist crack stitching kit repair bars 6 x mm toolstation. Repair cracked brickwork helifix crack stitching box kit helifix. Using the helifix pointing gun kit, inject a bead of helibond along the back of the slot. Cracks happen when the brickwork is overstressed or at places, where it is least restrained door and window openings and at corners. Helifix crack stitching repairs and stabilises cracked masonry using stainless steel helibars bonded into cut slots with helibond grout for a quick, simple, effective and.
Fast forward to the present and weve run this little brick repair business successfully since 1993. Permagards crack stitching kit contains all the components needed to repair vertical or stepped cracks in masonry walls. This kit includes10 14 6mm diameter x 40 long stainless steel helical bars1 3 liter pail of who60 structural repair grout specifically formulated to bond crack stitching bars into brick. Select from our 5 bar or 10 bar professional crack stitching kit with everything needed for repairing cracks in walls.
Helifix crack repair stitching products to stabilise. How to stitch cracked walls using crack stitching kit when movement happens in brick walls, beyond it can withstand structurally, cracks happen in walls. The bar is installed across the joint, as with cracks, but is only bonded at one end. Brickfix masonry crack stitching system safeguard europe ltd. Kit contains ten 6mm x 1m helical crack stitching bars together with one 3 litre pack of brickfix ce1 grout. Experts in the remedial market have designed the kits contents, guaranteeing the. Crack stitching kit thor helical wall ties helical. Helifix crack stitching repairs and stabilises cracked masonry using stainless steel helibars bonded into cut slots with helibond grout for a quick, simple, effective and permanent solution. A 10 bar professional crack stitching kit with everything needed for repairing cracks in walls.
The structural repair system integrates the axial strength and elasticity of thor helical bars with the properties of who60 grout to enhance the tensile, shear and flexural capacity of masonry walls. Who60 is a polymer modified grout that has been specifically formulated to bond crack stitching bars in masonry walls. Specializing in brick, concrete, stucco, tile, fireplaces and block in thousand oaks since 1972. Bonding helibar stainless steel bars into appropriate bed joints or cut slot stabilises the masonry and redistributes tensile loads to minimise further development of the crack. So i set about helping people with small brick laying jobs, fixing concrete cracks, or small stucco repairs, little things that seemed to be difficult to get done well. Suitable for most substrates including concrete, brick, stone and blocks.
Crack stitching kit brickfix crack repair safeguard europe. The system allows cracks in masonry to be stabilised by bonding brickfix helical crack stitching bar into slots cut into the walls mortar course using specially formulated brickfix grouts. Repairs carried out using this crack stitching kit system will stabilise the structure, provide resistance against further cracking and restore the structural integrity of the masonry. The high strength, nondisruptive solution for the permanent repair of cracked masonry.
In summary, stitching the damaged walls requires using bars grouted a fluid form of concrete into the bed joint, overlapping the crack in the wall the same way using thread to stitch two pieces of cloth together. Repair cracked brickwork helifix crack stitching box kit. The structural repair system integrates the axial strength and. For this reason it is recommended that a structural engineer is consulted before undertaking crack repairs. The other end is allowed to move freely by inserting it into a sleeve which is bonded into the masonry.
Helical bars for crack stitching are stainless steel reinforcement bars that are used to repair and stabilize cracked bricks, concrete blocks and other masonry construction the helical bars. Masonry crack repair kit with everything needed for professional brick stitching and reinforcement. Helifix crack stitching repairs and stabilizes cracked masonry using helical stainless steel helibars bonded into cut slots with helibond grout for a quick, simple, effective. High tensile crack stitching bars are bonded into slots made in masonry to stitch across cracks in walls.
Components are supplied in sufficient quantities to make a minimum of 48 kits. Suitable for use in stitching all types of cracked brick, block and masonry. Kit containing all the components needed for the repair of cracks in masonry walls. Where cracks are within 500 mm of corners or reveals, the bar is to be bent and bonded around the corner to the. Helical brick stitching bars are bonded into slots made in a mortar bed joint to stitch across cracks in walls.