Qwik Fixings
Qwik Fix Masonry Support Systems
Why GFRP Wall Ties?
Why Use Insulating Glass Fibre Wall Ties?
Thermally Insulating
- Thermal conductivity of just 0.19 W/m. k
- Improves U-Values of Cavity Walls by minimising cold bridgin
Mechanical Benefits
- 3.5 x lighter than steel
- 2 x tensile strength of steel
- Non magnetic, Electrically non conductive
- Corrosion Resistant
- Sanded surface creates excellent bond in mortar
Environmental Benefits
- Lower global warming impact in production than stainless steel
- Glass fibre is an abundant resource
Convenience
- Excellent bonding effect provided by sand based coating
- Tested and certified for use in wide cavities up to 200mm
Independent Recommendations
The Concrete Centre has published a guide which demonstrates how masonry products can be used to create houses which meet the energy consumption and CO2 emission requirements of the ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’.
The guide recognises the importance of removing thermal bridging from walls and describes how fibre reinforced polymer wall ties out-perform competing wall ties in terms of thermal efficiency.
