LSE Structural Solutions / Crack repairs

If you have a structural problem LSE Structural Solutions will have an answer. Our skilled site operatives are fully trained to carry out all forms of work from wall tie replacement and lintel replacement to bridge repairs and retaining wall stabilization. We can undertake all aspects of a project from site surveys to complete repair programmes and installation.   Helifix repairs and strengthening schemes are covered by our insurance backed guarantees which cover both design and installation.

HELIFIX

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 installations 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.

The HELIFIX web site provides details on how to undertake the repair of the most commonly occurring structural faults where masonry has cracked or failed for various reasons and has become unstable and/or lost its load bearing capabilities. Using the comprehensive Helifix range of stainless steel ties, fixings and masonry reinforcement products they have devised a series of repair techniques that provide concealed, stress-free solutions to the problems of masonry failure and avoid the need for costly taking down and rebuilding.

Helifix products are all precision engineered to they're own unique helical design which combines the required strength with flexibility, durability and holding power.

• Stainless steel, austenitic grade 304 or 316
• Purpose designed for specific applications
• Engineered to our own unique helical Hi-Fin design
• Stress-free by accommodating normal structural movement
• Able to produce excellent holding power in all commonly used building
• materials
• High quality, cost-effective and fully proven o Simple one-piece products
• Quick and easy installation
• Independently tested and approved

Fully proven and widely used, HELIFIX products have been successfully employed in all types structures from houses and tower blocks to churches and bridges. HELIFIX provides cost-effective, non-disruptive solutions for all forms of remedial masonry stabilization.

Approved Installers

HELIFIX-Approved Installers are able to undertake all the following masonry repairs and must be used for certain repairs. We have been trained in the use of HELIFIXproducts and techniques to ensure reliable, high quality results and are therefore able to offer insurance-backed guarantees for the work.

HELIFIX products and repair systems have been widely tested by a variety of independent test and research organizations in different parts of the world. Test programmes have been conducted in most commonly used building materials under a variety of conditions in order to comply with local standards and regulations. Among the establishments to have undertaken the testing of Helifix products are:

• BRE - Building Research Establishment
• Frank Jones and Associates, UK ITB -
• Warsaw, Poland Middlesex University, London, UK
• Oxford Brooked University, UK
• Oxford Polytechnic, UK
• Polytechnic of Silesia, Structural Eng. Dept., Poland
• Soil and Materials Engineers Inc., Michigan, USA
• Technical University of Brno, Czech Republic
• TRADA - Timber Research and Development Assoc., UK
• TRL -Transport Research Laboratory, UK
• University of Bath, UK
• University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
• University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
• University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
 

TechnicalSupport

Operating to the requirements of 1S09000, LSE provides a full technical support service.

Our technical sales staff will offer help, advice and recommendations on the selection of appropriate products and techniques. Our surveying department will undertake site surveys and assessments and working with your engineer and Halifax devise and prepare complete repair proposals for specific situations.

If your application differs from the circumstances illustrated or you require detailed advice on your particular project, call the LSE Preservation Technical Team on 0845 65877777 who will be pleased to assist you.

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