BowTie is the solution to the problem of bulging and bowing walls.

Walls may bulge or bow for a variety of reasons. For example, external walls may bow if they have not been sufficiently restrained to floor joists, beams or partitions. Similarly, they may bulge or bow as a result increasing loads, vibrations arising from machinery, traffic or seismic events or if they are insufficiently thick relative to their height.

The BowTie system involves driving one end of a long series self-tapping, stainless steel, helical BowTie either into end-on joists or through parallel joists and fixing the exposed end of the tie into the bowed wall. Depending on the circumstances, the tie may be either dry fixed into the wall or bonded into it with high performance Helifix EpoxyPlus TE2 resin or HeliBond grout.

APPLICATIONS

• Used to stabilise bulging walls by securing them to internal floor joists.
• BowTies can be installed into parallel joists and joist ends.

FEATURES

• Grade 316 stainless steel.
• Unique, one-piece, self-tapping design.
• Easy testing for security of fixing.
• Accommodates normal building movement.
• Suitable for hardwood use.

BENEFITS

• Very effective and economical solution.
• Rapid, easy installation.
• Non-disruptive external installation.
• Minimal inconvenience to occupants.
• Visibly unobtrusive - no external plates.
• No splitting of timbers.

BONDING AGENT

• Helifix EpoxyPlus TE2 resin or HeliBond grout in near leaf only.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Material - Cut from HeliBar, Grade 316 stainless steel rod.
• Diameter - 8mm (standard), 10mm also available.
• Length - Cut to order.