General Purpose Wall Ties - Type 3 - Traditional Double Triangle
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Traditional double triangle tie for securing two leaves of a cavity wall to each other, allowing them to act as one structurally.
Application
- Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15 m and cavity widths from 0–150 mm.
- Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity.
- Design means the tie can be installed either way up.
Description
Traditional double triangle tie for securing two leaves of a cavity wall to each other, allowing them to act as one structurally.
Features and benefits:
- Incorporates a change of shape to discourage moisture moving across the tie.
- Available with a dedicated clip to secure insulation (usually in sheet form) within the cavity.
- Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15 m and cavity widths from 0–150 mm.
- Design means the tie can be installed either way up.
- Tested as Type B (sound).
- Tested to BS EN 845-1.
- UKCA certified.
Type 2 versions also available (shorter; specified separately).
General information
Color | Silver |
Material | Stainless steel Guidance for specification option: Grade 304. |
Length | 275 mm 300 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F30/25 Cavity wall ties used with partial fill insulation F30/215 Cavity wall ties used with partial fill insulation F30/220 Wall ties F30/26 Wall ties F30/24 Cavity wall ties F30/214 Cavity wall ties |
Specification data - Cavity wall ties
Standard | To BS EN 845-1. |
Tie type | PD 6697 Type 3 (Masonry – basic).Guidance for specification option: Traditional double triangle, general-purpose wall tie used in small commercial buildings and domestic properties. Suitable for buildings with a maximum height of 15 m and cavity widths from 0–150 mm. Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the cavity. Design means the tie can be installed either way up. |
Material | Grade 304 stainless steel. |
Length | 275 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 126–150 mm. 300 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 151–175 mm. Manufacturer guidanceShorter versions can be specified (separately) under Type 2 - General Purpose Wall Ties. Supplied in boxes of 250. |
End types | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Design embedment length (minimum) | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Movement | Manufacturer's standard. |
Additional requirements | |
Mortar joint thickness (minimum) | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Resistance to water crossing cavity | Resistant (multidrip feature). |
Slope tolerance | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Compressive load capacity | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Tensile load capacity | Manufacturer's standard.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Dynamic stiffness | Type B. |
Tie-mounted insulation retaining clips | ECO clips.Guidance for specification option: Universal 80 mm-diameter insulation clip made using less plastic for reduced environmental impact. Supplied in bags of 250 or 50. Not required. |
Third party accreditation | UKCA marked. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | Recyclable |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Third party certifications
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001
Literature
Wall Ties Brochure
V26-275-STST Declaration of Performance
V26-300-STST Declaration of Performance
V26 Traditional Double Triangle Wall Tie Data Sheet