Starter Ties
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SST Cavity Starter Ties
SST Cavity Starter Ties
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Certificate type
Starter ties allow new walls to be joined to existing structures. They can be used to extend an existing structure or they can be used to help create an additional leaf where a cavity is required.
Application
For joining new walls to existing structures. They can be used to extend an existing structure or they can be used to help create an additional leaf where a cavity is required, for example in the restoration or conversion of an old building.
- SST starter ties are used where new walls are being built directly from existing brickwork. Alternatively can be used without plug and screwed directly into timber door or window frames.
- SST cavity starter ties are used where there is a cavity and a new wall needs to be built.
- SSFT starter frame ties are used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.
- FT/145 frame ties are used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.
Description
Starter ties allow new walls to be joined to existing structures.
They can be used to extend an existing structure or they can be used to help create an additional leaf where a cavity is required, for example in the restoration or conversion of an old building.
Features and benefits:
SST starter ties:
- Supplied complete with nylon plug.
- Used where new walls are being built directly from existing brickwork.
- Alternatively can be used without plug and screwed directly into timber door or window frames.
SST cavity starter ties:
- Supplied complete with nylon plug.
- Used where there is a cavity and a new wall needs to be built.
- Features drip to sit in cavity.
SSFT starter frame ties:
- Used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.
FT/145 frame ties:
- Used for fixing timber door and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar courses as construction progresses.
General information
Color | Silver |
Material | Stainless steel Guidance for specification option: Grade 304. |
Length | 130 mm Guidance for specification option: SST starter tie or SSFT starter frame tie only. 145 mm Guidance for specification option: FT frame tie only. 180 mm Guidance for specification option: SST cavity starter tie only. 200 mm Guidance for specification option: SST cavity starter tie only. 225 mm Guidance for specification option: SST cavity starter tie only. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F30/39 Wall starters/ connectors F30/241 Wall starters/ connectors |
Specification data - Wall starters and connectors
Material | Grade 304 stainless steel. |
Tie type | Screw-in ties with drip.Guidance for specification option: Supplied complete with nylon plug. Used where there is a cavity and a new wall needs to be built. |
Sizes | |
Screw-in tie length | 180 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 30–50 mm. 200 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 51–75 mm. 225 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 76–100 mm. 250 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 101–125 mm. 275 mm.Guidance for specification option: Cavity: 126–150 mm. Manufacturer guidanceTo achieve minimum embedment of 62.5 mm. Supplied in boxes of 100. |
Accessories | Nylon plug with each tie. |
Compressive load capacity | Tested to 2260 N (225 mm-long ties only). Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details relating to other sizes. |
Tensile load capacity | Tested to 2076 N at mortar end and 2050 N at threaded end (225 mm-long ties only). Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details relating to other sizes. |
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
SST-130-STST Declaration of Performance
SST-225-STST Declaration of Performance
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