Do My Cavity Wall Ties Need Replacement?

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Do My Cavity Wall Ties Need Replacement?
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• Do My Cavity Wall Ties Need Replacement?
• When the topic of cavity wall ties comes up in
  discussion, it is important to inquire whether or
  not your dwelling has cavity walls. Determining
  this is very simple. For the most part, if your
  residence was constructed before 1920, it is
  probable that it has solid walls. Conversely, if
  it was built post-1920, it is highly likely that
  it was constructed with cavity walls.
• Nonetheless, the aforementioned question hinges
  on your awareness or having a sound concept of
  your dwellings construction date. In case you
  lack this knowledge, a foolproof technique to
  determine if your abode has cavity or solid walls
  is by promptly scrutinizing the outer brickwork.

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• In cavity walls, the bricks are invariably placed
  lengthwise, whereas in solid walls, the brickwork
  usually comprises bricks that are laid in both
  lengthwise and sideways orientations. The primary
  purpose of cavity walls was to stop rainwater
  from infiltrating a structure and to reduce the
  likelihood of damp. Additionally, the voids
  between the two layers of brickwork in a cavity
  wall are typically filled with insulating
  material, which enhances energy efficiency and
  reduces heating costs compared to structures with
  solid walls.

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• Do I need wall tile survey?
• Although it is advisable to conduct a survey for
  cavity wall ties, there are apparent indications
  that warrant an immediate home inspection. The
  most conspicuous visible indications that
  necessitate a cavity wall survey and probably the
  replacement of cavity home wall ties are
  effortless to detect and verify.

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• Indications of malfunctioning cavity wall ties
  comprise of the external walls brickwork bowing
  and bulging, the mortar showing vertical and
  horizontal cracks, separation and lifting between
  the brickwork of the supporting walls and the
  roof lintels, cracks appearing in the render and
  plasterwork of the interior walls of your home,
  and gaps emerging between the brickwork and
  window reveals.

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• How often wall tie cavities should be replaced?
• Prior to 1980, cavity wall ties were presumed to
  endure for the duration of the structure in which
  they were installed. Nevertheless, it is now an
  acknowledged truth in the construction sector
  that wall ties are made to endure at least for
  fifteen to twenty-five years. If there are no
  notable indications of breakdown, it is usually
  suggested that a cavity wall inspection is
  conducted after twenty years and at regular
  intervals of five years thereafter if no
  significant indications of malfunction have been
  observed.

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• How much does it cost to replace cavity wall
  ties?
• The total expense of replacing cavity wall ties
  can fluctuate depending on the magnitude and
  complexity of the task at hand. Typically, it
  costs around five to eight pounds to substitute
  each cavity wall tie, and every square meter of
  wall typically has two or three wall ties.
• It is important to observe that apart from the
  substitution of wall ties, there could be
  supplementary expenses that should be considered,
  like the rental and installation of scaffolding
  that may be necessary for the cavity wall tie
  replacement. All these aspects will be considered
  while providing a quote for the replacement of
  cavity wall ties upon request.

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• NorthWest Wall Ties is a small family-run wall
  tie company based out of the heart of the
  Northwest. We specialize in offering cavity wall
  tie replacement and high-quality workmanship that
  is designed to last. We have been in business for
  over 20 years, and our experienced team of
  professionals has provided countless customers
  with reliable and affordable wall tie solutions.
  If you are looking for a wall tie specialist,
  contact Northwest Wall Ties at 01942 933821 or
  emailnorthwestwallties_at_yahoo.com.