Masonry Reinforcement - Steel

Welded steel wire masonry joint reinforcement.

Features and benefits:

• CE marked to BS EN 845-3.
• Manufactured in 2.7 m standard lengths.
• Corrosion resistant steel.
• Available in four standard widths; 60, 100, 150 and 175 mm.
• Longitudinal wires have a minimum characteristic yield strength of 500 N/mm².
• Manufactured from three wire sizes and, where flattened, have an equivalent wire diameter of 3, 4 and 5 mm.
• BS 5628-2 recommends that stainless steel material should be used in external walls, including the inner leaf of the cavity.
• Used to improve the structural performance of masonry walls, in accordance with BS 5628-2: 2005, by providing additional resistance to lateral loads.
• It can also be used to reduce the risk of cracking either at stress concentrations around openings or as a result of movement, in accordance with BS 5628-3: 2005.

Type:

• WMR Reinforcement - Single span system with a welded flat tie for use in single leaf walls.
• WMRCT collar joint reinforcement - Single span system with a welded flat tie. For use in single lead wall or collar-jointed walls.
• WMRD cavity wall reinforcement - Double span system for use in cavity walls.
• WMRDCT cross tie reinforcement - Double span system used to tie two leaves of thin masonry together. Flat ties are welded flattened longitudinal wires.
• WMRM reinforcement mesh coils - For reinforcing panels, especially over openings and lintels. Also used in foundations, parapets and sleeper walls.