Structural Repair Specifi­cations

Structural repair specifications for the design of retrofit masonry reinforcement.

See the appropriate masonry repair details for method statements and material specifications for a variety structural repairs to masonry walls.

Lateral Reinforcement Specifications

• LR-SK01 Soldier Course Lintel Repair (PDF)
• LR-SK02 Brick Beam Lintel Repairs (PDF)
• LR-SK03 Bed Joint Reinforcement at Internal Corners (PDF)
• LR-SK04 Bay Window Restraint (PDF)
• LR-SK05 Brick reinforcement Beam (PDF)

Crack Stitch Repair Details

• CS-SK01 Crack Stitching (PDF)
• CS-SK02 Crack Stitching at internal corners (PDF)

Retrofit Wall Tie Specification Details

• RT-SK01 Remedial Wall Ties (PDF)
• RT-SK02 Pinning Cross Walls (PDF)
• RT-SK02a Pinning Cross Walls (Grout-Free) (PDF)
• RT-SK03 Lateral Restraint Ties (PDF)
• RT-SK04 Lateral Restraints for End Grain Timbers (PDF)
• RT-SK05 Tying Detail for Movement Joints (PDF)
• RT-SK06 Wall Ties for use with Cavity Drain Membranes

For a detailed view of these structural repairs in action visit the Twistfix Interactive House where various modern methods of masonry repair techniques are shown in animated format. Used in conjunction with the above design details, these animations provide a useful facility for those involved in specifications for structural repairs to delapidated masonry walls.