Description
Product Description:
The Simpson Strong‑Tie BTS50N is a stainless‑steel brick‑to‑timber wall tie designed for restraining external masonry back to timber‑frame structures. It provides secure fixing while allowing differential movement between the brickwork and timber frame, ensuring long‑term structural stability. Each tie is supplied with a stainless‑steel annular ring‑shank nail for correct fixing through sheathing into timber studs. Suitable for standard UK timber‑frame cavity wall construction with a 50mm cavity.
Product Specifications :
Brand: Simpson Strong‑Tie
Product Code: BTS50N
Type: Brick‑to‑Timber Wall Tie
Material: Austenitic stainless steel
Cavity Width: 50mm
Length: 124mm
Movement Capability: Up to 24mm differential movement
Declared Tensile Load Capacity: 630 N
Declared Compressive Load Capacity: 440 N
Fixing Included: 3.35 × 50mm stainless‑steel annular ring‑shank nail
Classification: Type 6 timber‑frame cavity wall tie
Weight: 0.011kg per tie
GTIN: 5056447130379
Additional Features :
Designed for restraining brickwork to timber‑frame structures
Stainless‑steel construction for corrosion resistance
Allows structural movement without compromising stability
Supplied with correct stainless‑steel fixing nail
Suitable for use with OSB sheathing and C24 timber studs
Recommended tie density: 4.4 ties/m² (600mm horizontal × 375mm vertical)
7 ties/m² in severe exposure zones
Easy installation — embed in fresh mortar during bricklaying
Care Instructions :
Store ties in a dry environment before installation
Avoid contact with corrosive materials on site
Ensure nails are driven into solid timber studs
Do not bend or deform the tie before use
Install according to structural engineer or manufacturer guidance