Posts tagged with 'masonry support'
Updated Guidance on Dealing with Redundant Cast-in Channels in Close Proximity
Here, masonry support specialist, Leviat, provides details of how redundant cast-in channels should be treated when located in close proximity to post-fixed anchors. Read more
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
Thermal efficiency in buildings - can we afford to turn a blind eye?
Senior Engineer, Jeff Edwards explores an issue that has become common knowledge in the construction industry, that designed thermal performance figures for cavity wall constructions are rarely achieved under actual site conditions. He lets us in on how his passion for addressing this 'performance gap' resulted in the creation of the revolutionary Ancon Thermal Windpost (TWP2). Read more
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
Connections in construction: timber-framed structures
Timber-framed construction is a popular, proven building method, offering the benefits of rapid construction, minimal site waste and the use of a sustainable building material. Read more
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
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
Dealing with redundant cast-in channels in close proximity to post-fixed anchors
Here, brick support specialist, Ancon, provides details of how redundant cast-in channels should be treated when located in close proximity to post-fixed anchors. Read more
Why are brick support angles manufactured from stainless steel?
This is a question Ancon’s Technical Services Team is regularly asked by those specifying and purchasing support systems for masonry cladding. Here, we outline the reasons why stainless steel is used in this application. Read more
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Leviat upgrades Ancon Optima range to provide more economical solutions for single storey lifts and wider cavities
Engineered connection specialist, Leviat, has responded to growing customer requests for a faster and more efficient brickwork support solution for lower loads with the launch of two major new products, Ancon Optima 6 and Ancon Optima 8.
Leviat's Innovation Shines in Shortlisted Projects at Brick Awards
World-leading engineered connections specialist, Leviat, has made a significant impact on the architectural landscape with its innovative solutions playing a key part in the success of nine shortlisted projects at the 48th Annual Brick Awards, the longest and most widely respected design and construction awards in the UK.