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Vista Engineering Limited

Wall Ties

Engineered Strength
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Vista Engineering understands that as a front line

to rely on a combination of proven building
of a strong, professional and reliable
Proven Products
Vista Engineering gives you access to a truly comprehensive range of proven

products. With everything from wall ties, windposts and support systems

through to angle beads, joist hangers and other associated items.

Our range offers exactly the type of products your customers demand, even

down to custom-made products for individual projects.

Proven Quality
Because we also understand that quality is equally important, we use only the

best raw materials and manufacture our products to meet the most demanding

levels of performance and we offer them at extremely competitive prices.

Proven Support
As a professional, family-run company we are flexible in our approach. We work

with you to understand what your customers really want and then help you to

exceed those expectations.

We provide full technical support. We offer a quick and reliable delivery

service and pay careful attention to those small details that make all the

difference.

So if you’re looking for a strong partner to supply building fixings,

you need the strength of Vista Engineering
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merchant you need to be able

fixings, competitive prices and the support
specialist supplier
Interactive Wall Tie Designer Contents
Because there are times when a standard tie is not suitable for a particular

application we have on our web site at www.vistaeng.co.uk our Interactive 4 Masonry to Masonry Wall Ties

Wall Tie Designer. To use simply click and drag on the various parts of the tie
8 Movement Ties
required and then print off the result. Afterwards simply fax through the result

to us for pricing and availability. 10 Lateral Restraint Product

14 Channel Systems
Design
Step 2 17 Head Restraints
Choose your middle piece, drag and drop it into the box ‘A’ on the right

Options Available Your Design 18 Sliding Anchor Systems

A 20 Timber Frame Tie

B 21 Brickwork Reinforcement

C 24 Fixings

26 Remedial Ties

Step 3 27 Universal Stainless Steel Wall Starter System

Choose your end piece, drag and drop it into the box ‘C’ on the right

Options Available Your Design 28 Starter Ties

A 29 Helical Ties and Bars

B 30 Quality Standards

DESIGN YOUR OWN TIE

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4 Masonry to Masonry Wall Ties

Masonry to Masonry Wall Ties

These products act to secure two leaves of a cavity wall to each other, allowing them to act as one structurally.

A cavity tie usually incorporates some mechanism, (usually a change of shape) to discourage moisture moving across

the tie. Most cavity ties are available with a dedicated clip to secure insulation (usually in sheet form) within the cavity.

VE4
Light Duty Housing Tie
Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across
the cavity. The design means that the tie can be
installed either way up.
Tested as Type A (sound)
Tested as Type 4 (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm (non-BBA) 250 Box

EN2
General Purpose Wall Tie
Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across
the cavity. Design means the tie can be installed either
way up.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 2 (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm (non-BBA) 250 Box
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VST1
Heavy Duty Formed Safety Tie
Constant drip feature to prevent moisture travelling
across cavity.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 250 Box
300mm 250 Box

V01
Traditional Butterfly Wall Tie
Traditional Butterfly Wall Tie previously to BS1243.
Twist central is used to prevent moisture travelling
across cavity (twist must be placed down the cavity).
Accepted as Type A (sound)
Previously to BS1243

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Bundle
200mm 250 Bundle
225mm 250 Bundle
250mm 250 Bundle
300mm 250 Bundle

VE1
Heavy Duty Safety Vertical Twist
Vertical twist feature to prevent moisture travelling
across the cavity.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box
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VS4
Heavy Duty Flat Safety Tie
Used in full fill cavities or where the prevention of
moisture travelling across the cavity is not an issue.
Also for collar jointed walls.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

VS6
Heavy Duty Dripped Safety Tie
Drip feature to prevent moisture travelling across the
cavity (taking less space than vertical twist).
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 1 (strength) to BS EN 845-1
Drip position 90mm from safety end as standard.

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

V26
Traditional Double Triangle Wall Tie
Traditional Double Triangle wall tie previously
to BS1243.
Multidrip feature to prevent moisture travelling across
the cavity. Design means the tie can be installed either
way up.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 2 & 3* (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Bundle
200mm 250 Bundle
225mm 250 Bundle
250mm 250 Bundle
300mm* 250 Bundle
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V23
Insulation Clip - Universal
Universal insulation retaining clip used to hold
insulation material against the inner wall of
a cavity.

Sizes Units Per

75mm DIA 250 Bag (inner)
75mm DIA 2000 Box (outer)

TPT
Two Part Ties
As a result of problems experienced over wider cavities
(150mm to 300mm) and their weight causing long ties
to overturn, the Vista two part tie allows larger cavities
to be spanned, (up to BS EN 845 - 1 standard for a type
2 tie). The shorter section is built into the inner leaf
as construction proceeds, whilst the longer section is
locked into the inner section and built into the outer leaf
as it lifts.
Tested as Type B (sound)
Tested as Type 2 (strength) to BS EN 845-1

Sizes Units Per

300mm (150mm cavity) 200 Box
325mm (175mm cavity) 200 Box
350mm (200mm cavity) 200 Box
375mm (225mm cavity) 100 Box
400mm (250mm cavity) 100 Box
425mm (275mm cavity) 100 Box
450mm (300mm cavity) 100 Box
8 Movement Ties

Movement Ties
This range of ties allows masonry walls to be tied back to other structures, (steelwork or masonry) providing restraint

in one direction but allowing movement in the other. This is achieved by placing a debonding sleeve over the part of

the tie which is to be embedded in the wall, allowing the tie to move within the sleeve. Also used in movement joints

where they occur in long runs of brickwork, the ties spanning over a vertical joint preventing vertical movement but

allowing horizontal expansion and contraction.

SPE/B20
Safety Plain End Tie/Blank
Used over a movement joint in a run of brickwork
or blockwork with safety embedment detail or
plain end (B20).
(Sleeve supplied as extra).

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

V7PE
Plain End Frame Cramp
Used for restraining masonry to steelwork whilst
allowing lateral movement.
(Sleeve supplied as extra).

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

75mm 250 Box
100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box
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V8PE
Dovetail Plain End Tie
This product allows lateral movement between
masonry and a fixed channel or slot.
(Sleeve supplied as extra).

Sizes Units Per

75mm 250 Box
100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

V63PE
Plain End Clasp Tie
Used for side fixing a steel column to masonry
whilst allowing lateral movement.
(Sleeve supplied as extra).

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

V36
Debonding Sleeves
Debonding sleeve to allow for movement of the ties
listed above (a 25mm wide sleeve is required for
channel ties). Debonding sleeves should have a 10mm
gap left at end to allow for movement once installed.

Sizes Units Per

100mm 250 Bag
120mm 250 Bag
150mm 250 Bag
200mm 250 Bag
10 Lateral Restraint Products
Lateral Restraint Products
These products allow masonry walls to be restrained back to other elements of the structure. This could be

pre-existing walls, or new or pre-existing steel work. The ties, once in position prevent sideways movement

between a wall and another structure.

VE7
Frame Cramp
Frame cramp (supplied in stainless or galvanised steel)
for restraining masonry to new or existing structures
and for building in non-structural elements (frames etc).
See fixing section for details on fixing methods.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

75mm 250 Box
100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

VE7D
Frame Cramp With Drip
Frame cramp supplied with a drip to prevent moisture
crossing the cavity. Drip position 90mm from safety end
as standard.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box
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VS7
Slotted Frame Cramp
As VE7, but supplied with a slot in upstand to allow
various fixings.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

75mm 250 Box
100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

VS7D
Slotted Frame Cramp With Drip
As above but supplied with a drip to prevent moisture
crossing the cavity. Drip position 90mm from safety end
as standard.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box
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V7H
Frame Cramp Dowel Hole
Frame cramp with 3 x 6.5mm holes in the projection for
a dowel bar. Used to restrain stone cladding and coping
stones. Dowels supplied separately.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

50mm 250 Box
75mm 250 Box
100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

V96
Wire Frame Cramp
Welded wire frame cramp for all applications,
as the VE7, with added flexibility provided by
a wire projection.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

100mm 200 Box
125mm 200 Box
150mm 100 Box
175mm 100 Box
200mm 100 Box
225mm 100 Box
250mm 100 Box

V63
Clasp Tie
Clasp tie, fixed to the side of a stanchion and used to
restrain brickwork.

Sizes (Lengths) Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box
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V97
Wire Clasp Tie
Wire clasp tie, fixed to the side of stanchion but
also allowing extra movement with the flex of the
wire section.

Sizes (Lengths) Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

VCT
Column Tie
A simple and cost effective product for restraining
masonry back to ‘H’ section stanchions, providing four
different slots to suit differing flange thicknesses.

Sizes Units Per

145mm 100 Box
14 Channel Systems
Channel Systems
These products both allow vertical movement whilst offering horizontal restraint. The channel system tends to be

face-fixed, whilst the slot is usually cast into concrete. These systems may be used to overcome differences in

coursing between masonry leaves.

SFC
Steel Frame Channel
The steel frame channel system is designed to tie
brickwork to steel studding. self-drill / self-tap screws fix
through the channel and insulation into the steel studding.

Sizes Units Per

2700mm 20 Bundle

V29
Dovetail Slot
Cast in dovetail slot, available in stainless steel or
pre-galvanised steel, pre filled with polystyrene
(to prevent concrete ingress). Used in conjunction with
ties to restrain brickwork.

Sizes Units Per

100mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
3000mm 25 Bundle

V60
28/15 Plain Back Channel
28/15 plain back channel for surface fixing (welding).
Used in conjunction with ties to restrain brickwork.

Sizes Units Per

100mm 100 Box
150mm 100 Box
3000mm 10 Bundle
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V60S
28/15 Slotted Back Channel
28/15 slotted and holed channel for surface fixing. Slots
and holes repeat every 75mm to ensure a fixing point
is available along the entire length. Various fixings can
be used in conjunction with ties to restrain brickwork.
(see fixing section).

Sizes Units Per

100mm 100 Box
150mm 100 Box
3000mm 10 Bundle

V60T
28/15 Tanged Back Channel
28/15 tanged back channel for casting into concrete or
building into brick/blockwork. Polystyrene infill
available upon request. Used in conjunction with ties to
restrain brickwork.

Sizes Units Per

100mm 25 Pack
150mm 25 Pack
3000mm 10 Bundle

VS8
Dovetail Safety Tie
Universal head enables this tie to be used with all V60
channel systems and V29 slot to restrain brickwork.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

75mm 250 Box
100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box
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VS8D
Dovetail Safety Tie With Drip
Universal head enables this tie to be used with all V60
channel systems and V29 slot to restrain brickwork
supplied with a drip to prevent the passage of moisture
across cavity. Drip positioned 90mm from safety end
as standard.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box

V98
Dovetail Wire Tie
Universal head enables this tie to be used with all Vista
channel systems to restrain brickwork the wire section
allows for extra movement.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box

VS9
Steel Channel Tie
Head specific for Vista steel frame channel.
Tie designed to suit a variety of cavities.

Sizes (Projection) Units Per

100mm 250 Box
125mm 250 Box
150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
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Head Restraints
These types of products are generally used to restrain the tops of free standing walls by tying them securely to an

overhead structure, so preventing sideways movement.

VIR
Internal Head Restraint
The VIR head restraint is designed to resist lateral
movement in wall heads, restraining them to structurel
soffits whilst allowing vertical movement (in order, for
instance, to accommodate beam deflection).

Sizes Units Per

215mm 50 Box

VHR
Head Restraint
The VHR is a very simple, economical head restraint
product. Twice holed to accommodate 100 or 140mm
walls. Vertical movement can be accommodated only
by allowing clearance between the top of the blockwork
panel and the underside of the restraint angle.
Can also be manufactured to fit 215mm blockwork.

Sizes Units Per

For 100 - 140mm blockwork 50 Box
For 215mm blockwork 50 Box
18 Sliding Anchor Systems
Sliding Anchor Systems
A range of heavy duty (welded) and light duty (bent and / or twisted) stems. Available in standard stem lengths, head

sizes and hole configurations with other options available by request. The range of products act to restrain cavity

walls to overhead structures, whilst accommodating vertical movement. Used in conjunction with one or two way

sliding ties (ordered separately).

WAS
Welded A Stem
Soffit fixed both sides where fixings can be made directly
above. Heavy Duty.

Sizes WTS
300mm Welded T Stem
350mm (also available)
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
600mm

WBS
Welded B Stem
Offset head where there is no fixing directly above. Heavy
Duty.

Sizes
300mm
350mm
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
600mm

WES
Welded E Stem
Fixed to the side of structure and offset to drop down
centre of cavity. Heavy Duty.

Sizes
300mm
350mm
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
600mm
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BCS
Bent C Stem
Used as a soffit fixed head restraint. Light Duty, fixed in
line with cavity below.

Sizes
300mm
350mm
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
600mm

TDS
Twisted D Stem
Used as a soffit fixed head restraint. Light Duty, twisted
head allows for fixing a right angle to cavity.

Sizes
300mm
350mm
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
600mm

TFS
Twisted F Stem
Used as a side fixed head restraint. Light Duty, and
stepped to bring into centre of cavity.

Sizes
300mm
350mm
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
600mm

SOW STW
One way Two way

Sizes Sizes
115mm 200mm
135mm 230mm
Plus special sizes to order Plus special sizes to order
20 Timber Frame Tie/Dowel Bars
Timber Frame Tie
This product is specifically designed to secure an inner timber frame to an outer brick skin. The main property of

these ties is that they can absorb substantial vertical movement between the brick and timber, whilst still performing

their structural function.

V61
Timber Frame Tie
Stainless Steel masonry-timber tie for 50-100mm
cavities in timber frame buildings.
Accommodates vertical movement.
Tested as type B (sound)
Tested as type 6 (strength) to BS EN 845-1.

Sizes Units Per

125mm (50 cavity) 250 Box
150mm (75 cavity) 250 Box
175mm (100 cavity) 250 Box

Dowel Bars
Stainless steel dowel bars.

Available in 6,8,10,12 and 20mm diameter and can be

cut into lengths from 30mm to 3000mm.
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Brickwork Reinforcement
This type of product increases the rigidity of masonry panels by introducing steel into the bed joint of the wall, either

to merely resist cracking or in a more structural sense.

V44
Coil Mesh
An expanded metal mesh available in various widths,
stainless or galvanised steel. Designed to be incorporated
into masonry for crack control.

Available in 20m rolls:

Stainless steel 65mm, 115mm, 178mm, 225mm
Galvanised 65mm, 115mm, 178mm, 225mm and 305mm.

VW3
Vista Weld 3
Vista have now developed Vista Weld 3 to meet the ever increasing requirements
of specifiers. Vista Weld 3 is a welded ladder type Bed Joint Reinforcement with
3mm outer wires, generally used as a structural product, also ideal for crack
control. Available in Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 and in numerous widths to
suit any brick and block thickness. Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to
BS 5628 : Part 2 2000. Also available in galvanised.

Product Width Wall Width

60mm 100mm
100mm 140mm
150mm 190mm
160mm 200mm
175mm 215mm

VW
Vista Weld
Vista have developed Vista Weld to meet the ever increasing requirements of
specifiers. Now available in two types Vista Weld is a welded ladder type Bed
Joint Reinforcement with 3.5mm flattened outer wires, generally used as a
structural product, also ideal for crack control. Available in Stainless Steel Grade
304 S15 and in numerous widths to suit any brick and block thickness.
Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to BS 5628 : Part 2 2000.
Also available in galvanised.

Product Width Wall Width

60mm 100mm
100mm 140mm
150mm 190mm
160mm 200mm
175mm 215mm
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VW4
Vista Weld 4
Vista have developed Vista Weld 4 to meet the ever
increasing requirements of specifiers. Vista Weld 4 is a
welded ladder type Bed Joint Reinforcement with 4mm
flattened outer wires, generally used as a structural
product, also ideal for crack control. Available in
Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 and in numerous widths
to suit any brick and block thickness.
Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to
BS 5628 : Part 2 2000. Also available in galvanised.

Product Width Wall Width

60mm 100mm
100mm 140mm
150mm 190mm
160mm 200mm
175mm 215mm

VW5
Vista Weld 5
Vista have developed Vista Weld 5 to meet the ever
increasing requirements of specifiers. Vista Weld 5 is a
welded ladder type Bed Joint Reinforcement with 5mm
flattened outer wires, generally used as a structural
product, also ideal for crack control. Available in
Stainless Steel Grade 304 S15 and in numerous widths
to suit any brick and block thickness.
Vista Masonry Reinforcement conforms to
BS 5628 : Part 2 2000. Also available in galvanised.

Product Width Wall Width

60mm 100mm
100mm 140mm
150mm 190mm
160mm 200mm
175mm 215mm
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VTS
Vista Tie Span
Vista Tie Span Type 1 has been designed for use in
double-leaf collar joint walls, and can reduce the
problems on site with heavy blocks, using 2 x 100mm
blocks tied together with Tiespan type 1 to replace
a 215mm block. This method of construction also
gives the wall a 6 hour fire rating. Tiespan type 1 is
manufactured from stainless or galvanised steel with
4mm or 3.5mm main longitudinal wires with
20mm flat cross ties. Each length is
3.15 metres long x 175mm wide.

DVW
Double Vista Weld
Double Vista Weld is a welded structural ladder type
masonry reinforcement used to reinforce both leaves of a
cavity wall. Manufactured in Stainless Steel Grade 304
S15 Double Vista Weld is manufactured with 3.5mm
main longitudinal wires with 3.6mm cross wires (with a
drip). Each length is 3.05 metres long and is available in
numerous widths to suit individual design requirements.
24 Fixings
Fixings
The products in this section offer the end-user the ability to connect our restraint products to various substrates,

metalwork and timbers. Selection of the correct product depends on the application and strengths required

for the overall strength of our products in situ. Careful consideration should be given to ensure the right fixing

is used.

SELF
Self Tapping
Vista offer a range of self drill screws designed for use
when fixing products to steel work.
The high quality self drilling fastener is designed to give
very rapid and accurate installation with precision drill
points eliminating ‘skipactions’ to prevent damage to the
face of the profile.
Also available double threaded for our SFC system.

HFX
Hammer Fixings
Cost effective solution for fast repetitive fixing into
concrete and similar materials. Available in both
stainless steel and zinc plated.
Ideal for fixing products to a solid base material, these
are easy to install and are used extensively for fixing of
our products.
Suitable for concrete, solid blocks, perforrated bricks,
hollow blocks and airated concrete (aircrete). This
hammer fixing is simply tapped in with a hammer - easy.
Available in stainless steel or zinc plated.

NEO
Neoprene Washers
When fixing a stainless steel tie to a mild steel frame, an
isolation pad should be used to separate the dissimilar
metals and prevent a bimetallic reaction.
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GUN
Resin Gun
Vista offer high performance Epoxy Acrylate Resin
suitable for using along with our remedial ties. All ties
are supplied with one mixer nozzle. The resin gun is a
high quality resin applicator which can be used more
than once.

EXB
Expansion Bolts
Available in stainless steel and zinc plated.
These bolts are heavy duty and ideal for fixing into solid
substances such as concrete.

NBW
Nuts, Bolts And Washers
Supplied fully threaded complete with nut and washer.
Ideal for fixing our range of head restraints to steelwork.

T - Head
T - Head Bolts
Available to suit the Vista range of cast-in or surface
fixed channels, our T-head bolts are manufactured from
either stainless steel or hot dip galvanised steel and
come in a variety of lengths and thread diameters to
suit your requirements.
26 Remedial Ties
Remedial Ties
A product range used in existing cavity walls where wall ties have been omitted or have corroded.

V30
Wavy Tail Ties
These products allow the introduction of a cavity tie
into a situation where no ties are present Stainless
Steel ‘wavy’ tail ties used for remedial applications and
available in lengths of 150 - 300mm. Designed for use
in conjunction with Vista resins.

Sizes Units Per

150mm 250 Box
175mm 250 Box
200mm 250 Box
225mm 250 Box
250mm 250 Box
275mm 200 Box
300mm 200 Box

REM
Mechanical Remedial Ties
Remedial ties are used where existing cavity walls ties
have had wall ties omitted, or where the wall ties have
corroded and no longer perform their original function.
Full installation instructions available on request.

Sizes Units Per

150mm x 11mm (Hole Size) 200 Box
200mm x 11mm (Hole Size) 200 Box
225mm x 11mm (Hole Size) 200 Box
250mm x 11mm (Hole Size) 200 Box
300mm x 11mm (Hole Size) 200 Box

Brass
150mm x 10mm (Hole Size) 200 Box
200mm x 10mm (Hole Size) 200 Box
225mm x 10mm (Hole Size) 200 Box

Fixing
Fixing will require a setting tool and SDS Drill bits
11mm x 310mm for Neoprene ties and 10mm x
310mm for Brass ties.

Setting Tool
 Universal Stainless Steel Wall Starter System 27
Universal Stainless Steel Wall Starter System

V63
Universal Stainless Steel Wall
Starter System
The Vista Stainless Steel Wall Starter System joins new
walls to existing masonry. Suitable for both internal and
external brick or block walls, the connectors can be
slotted together up to a maximum of 8 metres or
3 storeys high, from 60 to 250mm thick.
The pack contains the fixings necessary for a single leaf
wall up to 2.4m / 8’
2 no. Wall connectors 1.2m long, stainless steel
5 no. Plugs, coach screws and washers
10no. Wall connector ties, stainless steel
Packed in boxes of 10

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation Note
Prior to installation remove any render or debris Cavity Walls
from the existing wall. Each leaf requires a separate starter system.

Internal Walls External Walls

1. Plumb the lower connector against the existing Ensure that the bottom edge of the connector is above
wall so that it will be central to the new wall. the damp-proof course. A weather seal of approximately
2. Mark the position of the fixing holes. 10mm should be created between the connector and
Each connector should be fixed at three points, the existing wall using a flexible mastic sealant or a
the first and last slot and in the centre. compressible sealing strip. Consult your Local Authority,
Ensuring that one fixing is at the point where the as additional weatherproofing may be required in
two connectors slot together and overlap. Fixings accordance with local building regulations.
should be into brickwork and not mortar joints.
3. Drill and plug using an 8mm masonry drill bit
and the plugs provided.
4. Fix the bottom two holes lightly using the stainless
steel coach screws and washers.
5. Slot the upper connector into the lower one and
repeat the above stages. The upper connector can
be cut to length if required.
6. Tighten all fixings using a 10mm socket or box
spanner.
7. Build wall in the conventional way with a full mortar
joint between the existing and the new wall. Ties
should be inserted at a maximum of 300 centres,
every third brick course or each block course.
Ensure that the ties and connectors are completely
embedded with mortar.
28 Starter/Cavity Starter Ties
SST
Starter Tie
SST Starter Tie 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.

Sizes Units Per

130mm 200 Box

SSFT
Starter Frame Tie
SSFT Starter Frame Tie. Used for fixing timber door
and window frames to brickwork by building into mortar
courses as construction progresses.

Sizes Units Per

130mm 200 Box

SST
Cavity Starter Tie
SST Starter Tie supplied complete with nylon plug. Used
where there is a cavity and a new wall needs to be built.
Supplied with drip.

Sizes Units Per

180mm 200 Box
200mm 200 Box
225mm 200 Box
250mm 200 Box
275mm 200 Box
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Helical Ties and Bar

HELI
Helical Tie Bars
A range of ties and fixings offering solutions for new
build, thin joint walling, roof fixing, crack stitching
and other remedial work, and in situations where there
may be irregular coursing of brickwork to blockwork .
As well as the helical ties and bars the range includes
fixing tools, both hand and power tool adaptors,
grouts and grout guns, in fact everything needed for
correct and successful fixing of the products.

Tie and batten fixings. Sizes 6mm and 8mm diameter,

lengths from 100mm up to 300mm.

Helical Bar sizes 3mm, 4.5mm,6mm,8mm and 10mm.

Packing Wall ties and Batten fixings in 100’s,
Helical Bar supplied in individual lengths of
3m, 1.5m, 1m and 500mm.

Accessories

Hand Support Tool Power Support Tool

Grout

Grout Gun Set complete with Nozzle Insulation Clip

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Relevant British / European Standards

Design Considerations Density and Positioning of Ties

When selecting which wall tie to use in a given condition, a number of factors This varies according to cavity width, generally vertical spacings are 450mm,
must be considered e.g. cavity size, building type, location and height. In order horizontal spacing is 900mm (up to a 75mm cavity) or 750mm (above 75mm).
to determine the correct wall tie to use, guidance must be sought from several For estimating purposes the use of 5N° wall ties per square metre is
statutory documents. Generally, the purpose of the British (and now European) appropriate. In addition wall ties spaced not more than 300mm vertically
standards is to ensure a common minimum standard to which all products and apart should be provided within 225mm of unbonded openings.
services must adhere.
Length and Embedment of Ties
B.S 1243:1978 Whilst the British Standards suggest a minimum embedment of 50mm, in order
The “old” standard which covers the manufacture of butterfly ties, double to allow for site variation and reasonable working tolerance, Vista Engineering
triangle and fishtail vertical twist ties. This standard was concerned with would suggest a minimum of 63-75mm.
consistency of manufacture for these products, the standard itself goes into no
detail regarding the performance or application of the products. Material Specification
The bulk of Vista Engineering’s product range is produced in Grade 304, 18/8
B.S 5628 pts 1, 2 & 3 austenitic stainless steel. Galvanised material (with the exception of internal
This standard (which was an updated version of CP110 - code of practice), fixings) has lost favour due to poor anti-corrosion performance.
refers to B.S 1243 and goes some way towards clarifying applications for the
three different types of tie, in particular regarding their use in different cavity There is a standard of stainless steel known as 316 (or marine grade) whose
widths. Also advises on density of ties per square metre and number of ties corrosion resistance is higher than 304, for information on products in this
around openings. The standard also discusses movement joints, their position range please consult Vista Engineering Sales or Technical departments.
and construction. Strip products conform to BS EN 10088-2.1.4301, wire products to
B.S. 1554 1990.
B.S.D.D 140
Although only a draft for development (D.D) this standard has generally been B.S.EN845-1:2003 and B.S.EN846-5:2000
adopted as an industry standard for wall tie designs and applications. The above European standards specify the requirements for ancillary
The document is a performance standard, i.e. it is unconcerned with the components for masonry-ties, tension strips, hangers and brackets
appearance of the tie, but is more aimed at indicating minimum tensile and (B.S.EN845-1) and their method of testing and determination of tensile
compressive resistances for the products. and compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics
The document grades ties from type 1 (heavy duty) to type 6 (light duty) timber (B.S.EN846-5).
frame ties. The testing produces a declared value for each type of wall tie tested and this
Type 2 being a general purpose tie for domestic and small scale commercial value then enables engineers to calculate the type of tie to be used and density
developments, and type 4 being for housing. of wall ties in any given situation.
Since the purpose of a wall tie is to assist the cavity wall in resisting wind
load, the document is also concerned with indicating areas of the country with From the test results we are able then to relate our cavity wall ties to the
differing average wind speeds which, along with height and building type, affect strength requirements of B.S.DD140 as listed in B.S.5628-2005 Code of
choice of wall tie. Practice for the use of Masonry and B.S.5628-6:1 1996 Structural use of
timber-dwellings not exceeding seven storeys for Timber Frame Tie usage.

Wall Tie Selection to B.S.5628-1:2005

D.D.140 Application Height Maximum Geographical Location Vista Tie
Classification Building Height Reference
Type 1 Heavy Duty Tie suitable for most building sizes and types. Not very Any Height Suitable for most sites VST1 VE1 VS6
flexible and not recommended for applications where there is expected to
be excessive differential movement between masonry leaves

Type 2 General Purpose Tie suitable for small commercial buildings and domestic 15m Suitable for flat sites where the basic wind speed is up to EN2 V26 (Up to
dwellings 31m/s and altitude is not > 150m above sea level 250mm long)
TPT

Type 3 As Type 2 above 15m As Type 2 above but where the basic wind speed does not V26 300mm
exceed 25m/s and altitude is not > 150m above sea level long

Type 4 Light Duty Wall Tie suitable for box form domestic dwellings with leaves 10m Suitable for buildings on flat sites where the basic wind VE4
of similar thickness speed does not exceed 25m/s and altitude is not > 150m
above sea level

Selection to B.S.5628-6: 1:1996

Type 6 Timber Frame Tie suitable for domestic dwellings and small commercial 15m As Type 4 above V61
developments up to four storeys
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Relevant British / European Standards

Wall Tie Selection Table (exterior cavity walls) Approved Document E-Resistance
Type 1 As page 30 Cavity width Tie length
to the Passage of Sound
Part E of the building regulations states the performance requirements for
VST1, VE1, VS6 50 - 75mm 200mm
76 - 100mm 225 or 250mm walls for resistance to the passage of sound. The document not only covers
101 - 125mm 250mm
domestic dwellings but all buildings with rooms for residential use including
126 - 150mm 275 to 300mm
hotels, hostels, student and nurses accommodation and homes for the elderly.
Type 2 As page 30 Cavity width Tie length

EN2, V26, TPT 50 - 75mm 200mm

76 - 100mm 225 or 250mm Two types of wall ties come into this classification:
101 - 125mm 250mm (EN2)
150 - 300mm 300 to 450mm (TPT)
Type A for party walls or external walls
Type 3 As page 30 Cavity width Tie length

V26 125 - 150mm 300mm

Type B for external walls
Type 4 As page 30 Cavity width Tie length

VE4 50 - 75mm 200mm To meet Part E the dynamic stiffness of wall ties has to be measured and the
76 - 100mm 225mm
results are shown as MN/m3. The dynamic stiffness is measured by a research
101 - 125mm 250mm
laboratory by casting ties into 100mm square concrete blocks after which the
Type 6 As page 30 Cavity width Tie length
blocks are suspended and one of the blocks vibrated. The frequency response
V61 50mm 125mm proj.
75mm 150mm proj. is then measured and from the test the mean dynamic stiffness is calculated
100mm 175mm proj.
for the specific cavity and multiplied by the tie density (2.5 per square metre).
The results are then shown in MN/m3.

Wind Zones Type A ties for internal separating walls of new build attached dwellings up to any
height* or external walls where sound transmission is critical

(*Restrictions may apply to very tall buildings or coastal/exposed regions-the

contractor needs to check these situations with relevant authorities.)

These ties must either be butterfly ties to BS1243 (only used in 50mm-75mm
cavities) or ties with a measured dynamic stiffness of <4.8MN/m3 taking both
cavity width and tie density into account.
Tests at Ceram Building Technology have proved that the Vista VE4 Housing
Tie has a measured dynamic stiffness of 2.77MN/m3 in a 75mm cavity and is
therefore more than suitable for party walls at a standard density of 2.5 per
square metre, the dynamic stiffness in a 100mm cavity will be similar or less.

Type B ties for external walls where a Type A tie is not suitable

These ties must be either double triangle to BS1243 (only used in 50mm-
75mm cavities) or ties with a measured dynamic stiffness of <113MN/m3

Information taken from BS 6399-2: 1997. taking both cavity width and tie density into account.

Code of Practice for Wind Loads. Tests at Ceram Building Technology have proved that the Vista EN2 General
Purpose Tie has a measured dynamic stiffness of 12.5MN/m3 in a 100mm
cavity and the Vista VST1 Heavy Duty Tie has a measured dynamic stiffness of
86.3MN/m3 in a 100mm cavity. Both are therefore suitable for use in external
cavity masonry walls.

Health and Safety

To find out more about our Health and Safety advice on handling and packaging
please contact us for an information sheet or go online at www.vistaeng.co.uk.
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All illustrations, technical information, descriptions, British and European Standards contained within this
publication are intended for guidance only and shall not constitute a “sale by description”. All information
is provided correct at time of printing (November 2009). The Company pursues a policy of constant product
development and information contained in this publication is therefore subject to change without notice.
All dimensions given are nominal. Updates will not be issued automatically. The information is not intended
to have any legal effect, whether by way of advice, representation or warranty (express or implied). We
accept no liability whatsoever (to the extent permitted by law) if you place any reliance on this Publication
and you must do so at your own risk.

Please contact our head office should you have any technical enquiries. ©Vista Engineering 2008.

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