Why Do Wall Ties Need to be Replaced?

February 9, 2023

What are Wall Ties?

Wall ties are an important part of any building's infrastructure. They help to hold up the walls, ceilings, and floors of a building and secure them to prevent them from falling down. They are also commonly used in construction projects such as home renovations and new builds, as well as many other applications.

Wall ties come in different sizes, so you may have more than one type of tie on your wall . There are metal, wood, plastic, and even wire ties! All of these types of ties need to be replaced periodically because they can become damaged or split open over time from exposure to moisture or weather conditions like wind or sunlight.

How Do Wall Ties Get Damaged?

Wall ties can be prone to damage due to both external factors such as weather conditions and internal factors such as humidity levels inside an old building which can cause them to warp over time resulting in cracks forming along their length which then need replacing if they're going to remain structurally sound enough for further use by building owners/occupants.

There is a possibility that your bricks and their ties can be damaged due to various reasons. For example, if you have an old house with historical significance, you may want to replace some of your old wall ties because they may be damaged due to water leaks from pipes or from termites chewing through them. If you have pets at home that chew on furniture, it is likely that there will be some damage caused by this activity as well.

Wall ties can be damaged or worn in a variety of ways. For example, they might be bent, corroded, or otherwise compromised. If this happens to your wall ties, then you'll need to either replace them or repair them.

They need to be replaced or repaired more often than the other structural components because they will not stand up to the same amount of wear and tear over time compared with other materials such as wood or metal.

Here’s some reasons why buildings need to have their wall ties replaced:

Wall ties may become loose due to movement in the structure or due to changes in climate conditions.
The material used in the construction of the building may be too weak for its given location. This could lead to the breaking of ties or snapping off during extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes and tornadoes.
Wall ties may become damaged if they are exposed too much during construction projects such as renovations or repairs. These types of projects can cause stress on these ties and cause them to become brittle over time.

How To Tell If Your Wall Needs Wall Tie Replacement?

The first thing you should do is inspect your walls for any damage that may have been caused by faulty wall ties. You can do this by looking at the area where the tie has been broken or bent out of shape. If you notice any damage, then it's time to replace them with new ones!

If there are no visible signs of damage on your walls then you might want to hire a professional, rather than doing it on your own, who can assess whether or not these wall ties need replacing or if they can be repaired instead.

If you need someone to assess or replace your broken or damaged wall ties, then we can help! We offer several options for repairing or replacing damaged wall ties included in our Wall Ties Replacement Service, which provides excellent quality workmanship.

Our team will carefully assess the existing wall ties and install new ones if necessary so that they perfectly fit into place without any gaps between them which would cause cracks later down the road when exposed again to further abuse from weather conditions and other causes of wall tie deterioration.

Call us now at 0437 505 423 or book an appointment with us.

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