Posts tagged with 'brick support systems'
Ask the Expert: Masonry Support Systems
Jonathan Vaughan, Technical Manager and Jeff Edwards, Engineering Manager for Leviat’s Masonry division discuss masonry support systems. Read more
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Everything you need to know about post-Brexit product approval regulations for construction products
As the dust settles on the UK’s Brexit negotiations, it is only now that the full implications of our break from Europe are beginning to be felt in the market. In the construction industry, the big topic right now is product standards, and, at Leviat, we are again leading the way with new approval markings across our market-leading range of Ancon stainless steel support systems. Read more
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What is a Head Restraint and why are Head Restraints required in masonry panels?
Head Restraints provide simple support to the top of a masonry panel by transferring lateral load (usually wind or internal pressure load) from the masonry to the primary structure, whilst allowing some vertical movement in the frame in relation to the top of the wall. Read more
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Architectural Trends in Brickwork
In urban landscapes sometimes dominated by steel and glass, beautifully formed, gravity-defying brick facades can really grab the attention and provide a refreshing, sometimes challenging, contrast to the architectural vernacular. Read more
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Suspended brickwork: four ways to create attractive soffits
Deep reveals and soffits are an increasingly popular design feature that add an extra depth and dimension to masonry façades. Creating these effects can be key to the aesthetics of the building but can pose engineering problems. We uncover four ways to suspend brickwork in our latest article. Read more
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What is a thermal bridge? How can thermal bridging be minimised?
Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important in today’s building designs and the thermal performance of the insulated building envelope is a key design consideration. Read more
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Latest News
Leviat springs into action with new T-Head Bolt for easier MDC fixing
Leviat has made installing its market-leading Ancon MDC masonry support system easier and faster, with a new sprung T-Head Bolt design that simplifies fixing and prevents the bolts from disengaging from the cast-in channel during installation.
Leviat Announce the Latest Addition to the Award-Winning Range of Basalt Fibre Low Thermal Conductivity Wall Ties
The new Ancon Teplo-BFL Frame Cramp is an ideal solution where a low thermal conductivity restraint fixing is required between a masonry outer leaf and an in-situ structure.