by | | Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
When remortgaging a property, many homeowners are surprised to receive a letter from their lender requesting specialist reports before funds are released. One of the most common requirements we see at CavClear is a wall tie survey. If your lender has raised concerns...
by | | Bricks, Cavity Wall Extraction, Cavity Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation Extraction, Cavity Wall Insulation Removal
Timber-framed homes are admired for their warmth, character and efficiency. However, when moisture gets into the walls, these properties can quickly face serious structural problems. At CavClear, we’re seeing an increasing number of timber-framed buildings affected by...
by | | Bricks, Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
Most homeowners expect wall tie failure to show up on the outside of their property but by the time cracks appear inside, the damage beneath the surface is already advanced. At CavClear, our team recently investigated a property showing severe internal cracking...
by | | Brick Bonding, Bricks, Brickwork, Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
Take a close look at the image below. Those dramatic step-cracks running diagonally through the brickwork are not just cosmetic defects, they’re a classic warning sign of failing or corroded wall ties. Left untreated, this type of damage can lead to the outer leaf of...
by | | Cavity Wall, Cavity Wall Extraction, Cavity Wall Tie Survey, Cavity Wall Ties
Wall ties are the hidden steel connectors that hold the inner and outer leaves of a cavity wall together. They’re essential for stability, but in older properties, particularly those built before the 1980s, rusting and corrosion of mild steel wall ties is almost...
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