Top three Ancon products (and what we stock at Multifix)

If the structural integrity of a building isn’t strong enough, the most extreme possibility is collapse. 

Therefore, it cannot be stressed enough how vital the structural integrity of a building is; especially a high-rise building. Ultimately, it’s safety on the line.

Without structural integrity, the damage possibilities are huge. In addition, the harm to your reputation for a poorly constructed high-rise would be catastrophic for you.

Other legal issues could come from that, which will likely lead to fines or lawsuits. The building itself would lose value and residents may have to be evacuated while it gets sorted.

All of this hassle, all of this financial expense and all of this reputational damage can be avoided if the right materials are used in the first place.

This is one of the reasons we insist on stocking products of good quality, to prevent this issue. It’s also one of the reasons we stock Ancon products.

Ancon’s products are renowned for their quality and above all else, for being trustworthy and reliable.

In this article, we have cherry-picked our top three Ancon products and explored how they can help you.

1. The Ancon 25/14 channel system

The 25/14 restraint system is designed to fix the outer leaf of brickwork onto a light steel frame. It can do so through any type of insulation.

By doing so, it secures and stabilises the brickwork in a building. This in turn stops the brickwork from failing, in addition to stopping things like cracking or movement.

The system comprises three parts: the wall ties, the high-thread fixing screws and the compression sleeves.

The high-thread fixing screws are self-drilling and they go straight through the channel and insulation into the steel.

The maximum combined insulation and backing board thickness is 220mm, while any insulation board that goes with it has a maximum thickness of 180mm.

Multifix can deliver all three components for the 25/14 channel system; you can find the wall ties here and the fixing screws here. The compression sleeves are made to measure, but we can get them for you with some advanced information.

As we mentioned earlier, Ancon products are renowned for their quality and they are more than happy to back that up. If you install a 25/14 channel system, you will have a 60-year warranty for that.

2. Ancon AMR Masonry Reinforcement

If you need to strengthen masonry panels without thickening the wall, then the Ancon AMR Masonry Reinforcement is ideal.

A fabricated steel reinforcement system, the Ancon AMR Masonry Reinforcement is located in the bed joint to bolster it.

To make sure there’s always good mortar cover, even when used with wall ties or lapped, the longitudinal steel wires have been flattened.

It also meets the requirements of BS EN 845-3:2003, which gives peace of mind as that rating is an NHBC requirement when it comes to bed joint reinforcements.

The widths come in either 60mm, 100mm, 150mm or 175mm and are designed for use with wall widths from 100mm to 215mm.

The Ancon AMR Masonry Reinforcement comes in packs of 20 and you can see our whole range for the product here.

3. Ancon IHR-V Internal Head Restraint

The Ancon IHR-V Internal Head Restraint serves as a method of securing the upper part of internal walls, or the upper section of the inner leaf in a cavity wall.

Designed with a sealed front to prevent mortar from entering, the stem channel is also able to allow for vertical movement between the blockwork and the structure.

The restraint is made up of two parts – a moveable top section and a stem. The standard length of the sliding top section can accommodate a 50mm gap, however, extended sections are available.

The extended sections will go to 75mm, which is very handy if you’re looking to incorporate a firestopping solution at the top of the wall. In addition, it’s useful if you’re expecting more deflection inside the floor.

As for the stem, it’s perfectly suitable for a 215mm high block. If you are working on a taller block, then it is possible to request IHR stems that can do the job. However, it might not be possible to get a stem for a gap exceeding 40mm above the block.

You can purchase the Ancon IHR-V Internal Head Restraint (IHR-V) here.

Get the best Ancon products to help you

As we said earlier, the structural integrity of a building must be not only kept but also protected.

It is for that reason that we stock Ancon, as we really believe that their products will do a lot more than just tick a box.

We only have a limited range of Ancon products for now, with a focus on the essentials, but we are looking to grow that. We will be the first to let you know when we add more products to the range.

If you would like to see our Ancon range, you can do so here. However, whether you choose Ancon or another manufacturer, you will need a good brickwork supplier to get the job done. Find out what to look for in a brickwork supplier here.