Block Work Accessories

USES

Just like Plastering Accessories, Block work Accessories are used to strengthen the cohesion of the building against natural and unnatural forces that affect the building. These accessories protect blocks and buildings from earthquakes, temperature fluctuations and many other variables at a price that is not very major in your project.

Kivolt manufactures Block Work Accessories in accordance with:

BS EN 845-1:2013+A1:2016

Relevant Standards & Specifications:

  • BS 1243:1978
  • Steel Lintels – manufactured to BS 5977: Part 2 :1983 / BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016.
  • Wall Ties – manufactured to BS EN 845-1:2003 ( Formerly BS 1234 ).
  • Block Reinforcement Ladder and Truss – manufactured as per ASTM A82 / ASTM A951 / BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016.

Finishing:

  1. Galvanized Steel according to BS EN 10346:2015
  2. Hot Dipped Galvanized according to BS EN ISO 1461:2009
  3. Stainless Steel according to BS EN 10088-2:2014
Materials:
  • Hot rolled steel S235JR as per EN 10025 / ASTM A-1011 CS Type B (formerly ASTM A569 or ASTM A570)
  • Cold rolled steel DC01 as per EN 10130:2006 / ASTM A1008 CS Type B (formerly ASTM A-36)

Types of Accessories
galvanized metal corrugated angle block work accessory
Corrugated Angle

It is used to anchor a block wall onto a slab facing.

block reinforcement mesh roll
Block Reinforcement Mesh

Their primary usage is to prevent cracking.

galvanized twisted fish tail block work accessory
Twisted Fish Tail

It holds double walls together. The twist in the middle prevents the tie from corrosion by letting water drip freely.

double triangle and butterfly tie for cavities in double walls
Butterfly Wall Tie

It is for holding double walls together. The minimum thickness is 3 mm. 

adjustable fish tail and butterfly wall tie
Adjustable Wall Tie

Device for connecting a masonry leaf across a cavity to another masonry leaf or to a structural frame.

ceiling head restraint with metal sleeve on a block wall
Head Restraint

Head Restraints provide the necessary restraint to the top of masonry walls. They allow for vertical movement to accommodate shrinkage or thermal movement of the wall or structural frame, while restraining wind loads.

round rod partition top anchor
Partition Top Rod Anchor

Partition Top Anchors have been developed to provide lateral shear resistance at the upper limit of masonry walls. They permit vertical deflection of the slab above, without transferring compressive loads to the masonry wall below.

debonding cavity block tie with black pvc sleeve
Debonding Cavity Block Tie

This tie will protect block walls against wind loads. The sleeve keeps a space for expansion and contraction.

flat debonding wall tie with plastic sleeve
Debonding Control Joints Flat Tie

They are used the same way as the item before it but mainly on movement joints.

steel hammer on section wall tie with plastic sleeve
Hammer On Section

This fixing is simply hammered onto the flange. It can be utilized either on a column with a tie or on a beam with an internal head restraint.

angle partition block work accessory
Partition Angle

Partition Top angle prevents a horizontal movement of the masonry wall. Supports the horizontal force on top of the block work due to human impact or wind pressure.

z wire tie for block work
Z-Type Wire Tie

“Z” Wire Tie is used for tying masonry to masonry ( Composite Wall Only ). Not to be used in walls with air space and or insulation. Diameter = 4mm, 5mm

r2 wire tie accessory for block work
R2-Type Wire Tie

This is a brick to block wall tie.

steel lintel installed using l bracket with blocks inside it
Steel Lintels

They are cost and time efficient. Finish your window or door lintel in minutes. you can even apply plaster on it.

block ladder on wall
Block Ladder (Ladder Type)

Brick and block masonry are reinforced with ladder and truss types to increase the tensile strength of walls that are subjected to wind and seismic activity.