Thor Helical
Thor Helical Systems for structural masonry repairs.
Introduction
Miller Preservation can offer the full range of Thor Helical products and techniques for the stabilisation of a range of structural defects and can also incorporate our extensive expertise with Shire Structural Repairs where appropriate to provide innovative, cost effective solutions to a wide range of structural defects.
Structural Masonry Repairs
Thor Helical Systems are excellent for the sympathetic repair of all manner of masonry defects from cavity wall tie repairs and crack stitching of masonry through to the repair of failed masonry lintels and beams. The retro fitting of expansion joints in either solid or cavity wall construction can also be carried out.
Given the nature of the Thor Helical System it is usually easy to mask the installation of the system within the natural make up of the construction, hiding ties within the line of mortar beds for example.
- Replacement of cavity wall ties
- Bay Window Restraint Scheme for solid or cavity walls in brick or stone construction
- Crack Stitching of solid or cavity in brick or stone construction
- Repair of failed masonry lintels in cavity or solid walls
- Repair of failed masonry arches
- Creating load bearing beams without the necessity for large sections of reinforced concrete or steel using Thor Helical Systems saving time, money and disruption.
- Reconnection of wall whither internal or external
- Restraining a bowed wall by tying into the diaphragm of the floor or roof details
The possibilities with the Thor Helical System alone are amazing and staggering once the additional benefits of the Shire Structural Repairs are taken into the equation. For some examples of Thor Helical Specification please follow the "crack stitching" link to you left.
Advantages to client, whither Engineer, Architect or Home owner
Miller Preservation have had great success in utilising both the Thor Helical & Shire Systems for structural works for properties both domestic and commercial, indeed we are arguably the main installer of Thor Helical Systems in Scotland and undeniably the main installer of Shire Systems in Scotland.
These systems are innovative, dynamic and highly sympathetic to the structure and the appearance of the property with no need for massive unsightly steel beams or boxes to be botched onto the external fabric of the property with the detrimental affects to the property's appearance. Thor Helical allow for the loads to be spread across a property without the need for questionable point loading, indeed if required the loads to ties, lateral restraints, piles and stabilizers can actually be tested on site, though this is not normal practice it can easily be done!
Further Information.
The number of options and permutation's available to the Thor Helical and Shire Systems is extensive and we would be please to discuss the requirements of any works related to structure of general Timber & Damp Specialist requirements you have.