Movement Joint Ties

This listing is for two Type 2 wall ties, one flat bar tie and one debonding sleeve as drawn.  Quantity to add to cart is subject to spacings required of your project.

Overview

'How do I construct a movement joint?' is regularly asked.

Movement joints are commonly specified by architects and engineers, but can be left undetailed resulting in uncertainty with how they're constructed.  The drawing shown in the picture is one detail we often see implemented.

Movement joints are typically spaced every 12m in brickwork and every 6m in blockwork to prevent cracking due to expansion and contraction of the masonry when temperatures fluctuate.  The position and spacing of the movement joints in your project is typically to the architects or structural engineers specification.

All ties should have a minimum 62.5mm embesment into a 10mm mortar joint, which allows tolerance to the 50mm minimum embedment stated in PD6697:2019.

All ties are manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel to provide excellent corrosion resistance.  The debonding sleeve is a high melt polypropylene co-polymer.

Although the movement joint details shown are suitable for many projects, they may not be suitable for every project.  The purchaser is responsible for seeking approval from the structural engineer or building designer of the project for intended use.