Starter Ties
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SST Starter Ties
SST Starter Ties
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. |
SKU Code | SST, SSFT, FT |
Literature
Literature type
Wall Ties Brochure
SST-130-STST Declaration of Performance
SST-225-STST Declaration of Performance