Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jan 27, 2009 9:06 pm Hello,
I need to enlarge an existing opening (an old window) in a brick veneer wall for the installation of a new glass sliding door. I need to install new brick ties around the perimeter of the new opening to ensure the brick veneer is well tied to the timber frame. The existing wall has ties set into the mortar that are nailed to the frame around the existing window, but next to no ties where the new opening will eventually end. What is the best way to retrospectively tie a brick veneer wall to the frame? The inner wall lining has been removed so access is not a problem. Should I simply purchase some brackets and Dynabolt them to the brick and nail to the frame studs? Thanks in advance, Grant --Grant Re: New opening in a brick wall - installing new brick ties 2Jan 27, 2009 9:12 pm How many ties have you got where the door is going. Chances are there is enough. I would have thought you would be doing more damage then anything by retro fiting. Once the new door is installed will you be doing anybricking around the window?? If so there is a chance to tie in the brick there. From memory with out looking it up you should have a brick tie every six courses and every 6 bricks. Re: New opening in a brick wall - installing new brick ties 3Jan 27, 2009 9:48 pm Thanks for the fast reply.
I have existing ties down the side of the new opening around every 5-6 courses. However, at both the top and bottom of the wall I have a gap of around 8-9 courses (that's 8 at the top and 8 at the bottom) without any ties. These are the areas I'm concerned about. The cut to be made in brick work is close enough to the stud not to really allow for any ties to be installed, but I could take some additional bricks out to give myself more to work with if required. Thanks, Grant --Grant Re: New opening in a brick wall - installing new brick ties 4Jan 27, 2009 10:25 pm In brick veneer construction the window or door is typically nailed through the reveals into the timber frame (after having been squared up and packed). The bricks are butted up to the window or door - taking care not to put any pressure on the window or you may bow the jambs. The window is not fastened to the brickwork. The exception is in a garage which is single brick or in double brick construction, then brick ties may be used.
In a retrofit you can order a window made to measure... typically 5mm under brick opening all round (ensuring the bricks opening is square). This is then inserted into the opening and caulked. Ed Re: New opening in a brick wall - installing new brick ties 5Jan 28, 2009 8:13 am Thanks for the response.
I was more concerned at the stability of the brick work while being cut in order to enlarge the opening - there are no ties for the top and bottom 800mm or so of brickwork where the cut is to be made. I'd hate the vibration of the brick saw to cause a problem. I've never cut brick before- perhaps I'm just being paranoid Thanks, Grant --Grant Ask yourself if the insurance company will be aware of the Reno. 4 7369 Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking for some advice regarding my house construction project in North Kellyville. I… 0 6695 Hi l plan to install a self adhesive vinyl plank floor. l first need to attach masonite boards underlay to by plywood subfloor of my house. What size nails and how many… 0 8370 |