Do you make all types of patress plates in all sizes?
Most types of wall tie plates are only available in one size except
The Bulls Eye the
Machined Mild Steel
and Shambles
Cross ones.
Have the
patress plates got threaded holes in them?
No, they have a hole that has enough clearance, 28mm, to fit out bars
through them.
Can we have
the wall tie patress plates galvanised?
Yes, it will add an extra cost compared to the standard price of a patress
plate as well as taking longer to supply
though.
Do you make
stainless steel wall tie plates?
No, we can supply stainless steels nuts and accessories though.
Do you make
bespoke designs?
Occasionally but the patton work involved is expensive for just a few
patress plates.
Is the bar
fully threaded?
It can be but only in Zinc plated and up to 3 meters in length.
How much
thread do you put on each end of a bar?
Usually 5 - 6 inch's per end.
Can we have
the bars in smaller sections for access?
Yes, with
jointing nuts to fit them together.
How do you
measure between the outer faces of the building?
Drill holes in the wall where you are intending to have them measured.
Measure through each hole and then add the
wall measurements to the internal dimension.
Can I use the
existing beams as a means of holding the walls in?
Yes, you can do this by using our joist straps -
Click
here for illustration.
What sizes
patress plates and bar diameter do I need?
You can guess or ask advice from a structural engineer - We would suggest
you do the latter.
What lengths
of bar can you supply / ship?
Up to 6 meter lengths are possible but with a surcharge. If you keep the
maximum length to 3 meters there is no surcharge.
Do you keep
wall tie patress plates and bars in stock?
Yes we do. The bars are cut and threaded to your specific requirements.
How long will delivery take?
Overnight delivery is available. Items are normally dispatched within a
few days of receipt of cleared payment.
Where do you ship to?
Wall tie patress plates can be shipped to Europe, USA, and Australia.
Bars can only be shipped to most of U.K
mainland.
Do you have a leaflet?
All of our up to date information can be found on this website. Price
lists can be sent out on request.
What information do you need to give me a
quote?
You can visit our
Quote page on this website or you can
Contact Us.
We will need the following to give you a price -
Type of wall plate(s)
Size of wall plate(s)
Quantity of wall plate(s)
Length of bar(s) - outside to outside wall dimension if you using wall ties
Quantity of bar(s)
Quantity of nut(s) / washer(s)
Plus any special requirements.
Can I use different size bar on any patress
plates?
You can use M16, M20 or M24 on any of our patress plates. We can also
supply stepped washers for M16 and
M20 bar to accommodate the 28mm centre hole in our patress plates.
Which wall tie patress plates are cheaper?
Machined mild steel wall tie plates are cheaper but tend to be less
decorative than cast patress plates.
Do I need to put anything between the patress
plates and the wall?
We suggest bedding the patress plates on mortar to ensure an even pressure
on the wall.
How do I know how many ties I need to have
and how close together they should be?
A structural engineer is the best person to tell you this.
Should I paint the patress plates before I
fit them?
You can not have too many coats of paint.
How do I protect the threads from rusting?
Wrap the threads in 'Denso' tape before assembly.
Does the galvanised bar react with the cast
patress plates?
The patress plates will not be in contact with the galvanised bar ends /
threads if you wrap the bar ends / threads in
'Denso' tape.
Can I collect the items rather than having
them delivered?
Yes.
Do you have agents in the U.K or other
countries?
No, we supply directly.
If the wall
tie patress plates are for a listed building do I still have to pay
VAT?
Unfortunately, yes.
Do I need joint nuts or turnbuckles to join
bars together?
Joint nuts are purely for jointing.
Turnbuckles are for tightening. You
can also tighten with the outside
domed nuts.
If I can not give you an accurate dimension
for the overall length from both walls
can you provide bars which will accommodate a bit of variation?
We can supply most of the bar as galvanised with a 1 meter length of fully
threaded Zink plated area to fit
at one end, which can be shortened
if required.
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