Welcome To LSE Structural Solutions
There are many forms
of structural repairs, from underpinning to a simple bower beam
installation.
LSE Structural Solutions specialise in Masonry repairs and Timber repairs listed below. If you have a structural problem LSE have the answer. We can undertake all aspects of a project from site surveys to a complete repair. Our skilled operatives are fully trained to carry out all forms of structural work. Helifix repairs and strengthening schemes are covered by our insurance backed guarantees which cover both design and installation.
LSE Structural solutions use the Helifix system for repairing masonry.
Wall Tie Replacement
is carried out when the existing ties become corroded and can no longer carry out their function, which is to hold two skins of masonry together. This is a non-destructive repair which involves isolating the existing ties preventing them from causing any further damage. Then new helical ties are installed by drilling a pilot hole then using special equipment, self tapping them in to hold the two skins of masonry together again. The dry fix ties used for wall tie replacement can also be used to pin arches the installation is finished by our skilled operatives using coloured mortar so as it is hardly visible.
Crack Stitching
is used when a building starts to get vertical cracking, once the cause of the crack has been determined. The crack stitching method can be employed. Crack stitches are installed into the bed joints across the cracks. The bed joints are cut out with specialist dust extraction cutting equipment and then the helical bar is grouted in place preventing any future movement.
Heli-Beaming
is used to create a structural beam, by installing long lengths of helibar at a set spacing and using the existing masonry to create a beam. This method is used where subsidence is a problem and can be used in conjunction with under pinning.
Cem-Ties
are used to prevent walls that are separating from separating any further. Holes are drilled through the damaged area in a set pattern then cem-ties are installed using special equipment. The ties is a length of Helical bar encapsulated in grout in the installation tool. Once installed the grout is pumped in, to fill voids and the tie is grouted in place.
Bow-Ties
are used to stop walls that have become unstable from falling down by tieing then into the floor joist, and using the floor as a diaphragm.
They are installed by drilling through the masonry at joist level then screwing them into the joists. They are then permanently anchored to the masonry using a resin compound.
LSE Preservation have been involved with structural repairs for over 15 years and use the HELIFIX repair systems. We are HELIFIX approved and trained installers. We have carried out many inst allations on listed historic buildings, local authority housing and flats. When the system is installed it is often not visible as it is so well matched into the original masonry.
LSE Structural Solutions specialise in Masonry repairs and Timber repairs listed below. If you have a structural problem LSE have the answer. We can undertake all aspects of a project from site surveys to a complete repair. Our skilled operatives are fully trained to carry out all forms of structural work. Helifix repairs and strengthening schemes are covered by our insurance backed guarantees which cover both design and installation.
Masonry Repairs:
- Crack Stitching
- Heli-Beaming
- Cem-Ties
- Bow-Ties
Timber Repairs:
- Timber Resin Splice
- Decayed Beam/Joist end
- Timber Beam Strengthening
- Bower Beam Installation
LSE Structural solutions use the Helifix system for repairing masonry.
Wall Tie Replacement
is carried out when the existing ties become corroded and can no longer carry out their function, which is to hold two skins of masonry together. This is a non-destructive repair which involves isolating the existing ties preventing them from causing any further damage. Then new helical ties are installed by drilling a pilot hole then using special equipment, self tapping them in to hold the two skins of masonry together again. The dry fix ties used for wall tie replacement can also be used to pin arches the installation is finished by our skilled operatives using coloured mortar so as it is hardly visible.
Crack Stitching
is used when a building starts to get vertical cracking, once the cause of the crack has been determined. The crack stitching method can be employed. Crack stitches are installed into the bed joints across the cracks. The bed joints are cut out with specialist dust extraction cutting equipment and then the helical bar is grouted in place preventing any future movement.
Heli-Beaming
is used to create a structural beam, by installing long lengths of helibar at a set spacing and using the existing masonry to create a beam. This method is used where subsidence is a problem and can be used in conjunction with under pinning.
Cem-Ties
are used to prevent walls that are separating from separating any further. Holes are drilled through the damaged area in a set pattern then cem-ties are installed using special equipment. The ties is a length of Helical bar encapsulated in grout in the installation tool. Once installed the grout is pumped in, to fill voids and the tie is grouted in place.
Bow-Ties
are used to stop walls that have become unstable from falling down by tieing then into the floor joist, and using the floor as a diaphragm.
They are installed by drilling through the masonry at joist level then screwing them into the joists. They are then permanently anchored to the masonry using a resin compound.
LSE Preservation have been involved with structural repairs for over 15 years and use the HELIFIX repair systems. We are HELIFIX approved and trained installers. We have carried out many inst allations on listed historic buildings, local authority housing and flats. When the system is installed it is often not visible as it is so well matched into the original masonry.
Crack
Stitching is used when a building starts to get vertical cracking, once the
cause of the crack has been determined as suitable crack stitching method
can be employed. Crack stitches are installed into the bed joints across the
cracks. The bed joints are cut out and then the helical bar is grouted in
place preventing any future movement.
Heli-Beaming
is used to create a structural beam, by installing long lengths of helibar
at a set spacing and using the existing masonry to create a beam. This
method is used where subsidence is a problem and can be used in conjunction
with under pinning.
