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Anchors into the upper floor slabs

Cintec Anchors into Upper Floor Slabs

Two LPS Blocks, Bow London (Pre-Ronan Point) – AWT remedial panel ties and anchors into the floor beams to the upper floors.

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Long Lasting Structural Repairs

AWT completed structural repairs to these two LPS blocks in East London. The work that involved the installation of a remedial panel tie system to the external large sandwich panels and anchors into the floor slab to the upper floors.

The photos above show the buildings 12 years later. The structural repair techniques used by AWT are designed to last.

Some structural repair contractors may offer cheaper quotes because they fail to follow the guidelines provided by the British Standards Institution and the Building Research Establishment Specification Digest. This can seriously impact the structural integrity of a building, especially mid and high rise blocks. Local councils, housing associations and landlords can rely on AWT to provide safe structural repair solutions.

AWT’s team of skilled structural repair specialists are available across London and the South East of England. Action Wall Ties (AWT) are specialists in masonry reinforcement and repair, providing professional solutions to a wide variety of structural problems. Contact us on 01227 721 255, or email us.

Remedial Panel Ties

Remedial Panel Ties for LPS Tower Blocks

Two LPS blocks, Thamesmead (Post-Ronan Point) – AWT remedial panel ties.

In 2006 Action Wall Ties completed works to these two blocks, installing a remedial panel tie system to the external large sandwich panels.

Not all structural repair contractors work to the same standards. AWT carefully follow the guidelines provided by the British Standards Institution and the Building Research Establishment Specification Digest. Adhering to these guidelines is vital to ensure the structural integrity of a building, especially mid and high rise blocks.

Companies and departments that award contracts for remedial building works recognise their legal and moral responsibility to ensure contracts are awarded based on safety considerations not just price. Local councils, housing associations and landlords can trust AWT to always provide cost effective, safe structural repair solutions.

AWT work along with architects, project managers and local authorities to restore LPS blocks to full structural integrity. AWT are available for large and small projects in London, Kent, Essex, Surrey and Sussex.

Action Wall Ties (AWT) are specialists in masonry reinforcement and repair, including panel ties to external sandwich panels and providing professional solutions to a wide variety of structural problems. Contact us on 01227 721 255, or email us.

AWT remedial panel tie

Three LPS Blocks, Islington London (Post-Ronan Point) – AWT remedial panel tie

AWT completed the design and installation of a remedial panel tie system to the large sandwich panels and Internal threaded socket fixings to the concrete window mullions.

Action Wall Ties (AWT) are specialists in masonry reinforcement and repair, providing professional solutions to a wide variety of structural problems. Contact us on 01227 721 255, or email us.

Large Panel System Remedial Works

Action Wall Ties has a long history of working with many Large Panel System high rise blocks (LPS blocks). Working closely with structural engineers, AWT can install differing options of upper floor reinforcing / tying together as well as tying of the sandwich panels with AWT designed incline pins and mullions fixings for LPS panels.

LPS Structural Problem

Brodick House is a 22 floor large panel system high rise block in Tower Hamlets, East London. As with many tower blocks built using the large panel system, the structure required remedial work to ensure its structural integrity.

LPS Remedial Work

Remedial works included:

Cintec Cementitious Sock Anchors
Remedial Corridor Reinforcing Angles
Remedial Spandrel Panel Tie Back Fixing

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Action Wall Ties have extensive experience in defects commonly associated with LPS buildings. Working closely with main contractors and structural engineers, repair strategies have been developed that include strengthening ties, internal steel work and fixings, external stainless steel plates, brackets, and panel ties.

We have also developed tying methods for the sandwich panels. This work is always undertaken with care and attention to detail by highly skilled operatives using specially designed equipment.

Action Wall Ties used purpose manufactured dollies to transport and position the corridor reinforcing steel angles. AWT designed lifting cradles were used to lift the angles and fixed them in place.

Two coats of water based intumescent paint were also applied to provide one hour fire protection.

Long Lasting Structural Repairs

The remedial work was designed to be cost effective and long lasting. The photos below show the block 15 years after completion of the works. This illustrates the quality and permanence of AWT’s structural repair techniques.

Councils and housing associations can rely on AWT to provide efficient, cost effective, high quality structural repairs. AWT ensure all repairs are carried out following the guidelines provided by the British Standards Institution and the Building Research Establishment Specification Digest.

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Greater London, Essex, Sussex and Kent are all covered by the professional services of Action Wall Ties.

Action Wall Ties (AWT) are specialists in LPS remediation, reinforcement and repair of tower blocks. We provide professional solutions to a wide variety of structural problems encountered with high rise buildings. Contact us on 01227 721 255, or email us.