Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information Paper
Abstract
A review of fixing systems appropriate to fixing new masonry to timber, concrete, steel and lightweight concrete slabs or blockwork; together with remedial ties able to deal with corrosion of original ties, insufficient provision, or ties of the wrong specification.
Author
de Vekey, R. C.
Subjects
- Brick cladding
- Building structure
- Wall ties
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
- Walls/masonry/cavity walls
- Panel/slab cladding, external insulating cladding
Publisher History
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