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FT-125-150 Timber Frame Wall Tie
The FT wall ties are used to restrain the external blockwork/brickwork back to the timber frame structure.
Part of the Cullen Gable Restraint System – Pg134 - 135
Features & Benefits — Accommodates a maximum differential movement of 6mm — Can suit up to 160mm wide cavities — Variable cavity width to suit 125-150mm
Material Specification — Austenitic stainless steel
Approvals — CE marked and tested in accordance with BS EN 845–1 — Meets NHBC technical requirements
Fixings 3.35 x 50mm annular ring shank nails supplied with part
In Situ
— Spacing also required at each side of vertical expansion joints — Closer vertical spacing may be required in exposed locations as determined by the Building Designer — Wall ties to be installed perpendicular to both the timber & blockwork; they cannot be installed at an angle
125
150
Dimensions (mm)
20
W
W
98
73
Load Data Based on the varying failure rates of wall ties across different materials e.g., tension – nail withdrawal (timber), compression – buckling (steel), we will no longer publish the lowest values. To assist the Building Designer we have provided the test results, failures modes and calculations.
Cavity width (mm)
Product Code
Nominal (W)
Minimum
Maximum
125
FT-125-150
120
160
150
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