Description

Helical stainless steel reinforcing bar for masonry repair and strengthening in both remedial and new build situations

Features

• Austenitic stainless steel helical bars
• Combines great axial strength with flexibility
• Accommodates differential building movement
• No additional stresses introduced into structure
• Generates high tensile strength with mortar (new build only) or HeliBond grout
• Extremely economical compared with alternative methods
• May remove or reduce the need for mass underpinning
• Fully concealed once installed
• Avoids expensive taking down and rebuilding
• Minimal disruption to building’s fabric or occupants
• Spreads structural loads to avoid secondary cracking
• Reduces the potential for cracking in shrinkable materials

Uses

• Crack stitching
• Lintel repair and creation
• Forming deep masonry beams
• Horizontal structural restraint (when used with BowTie systems)
• Reconnecting separated walls
• Securing parapet walls
• Support existing masonry when creating new openings
• Creating movement joints
• Reinforcing new build masonry
• Seismic upgrades for existing masonry
• Repairing bridges, tunnels and arches