Simpson Strong-Tie HELIST254000 Description

The Simpson Strong-Tie Heli-Tie helical stitching tie provides a unique solution to the preservation and repair of damaged brick and masonry structures. Made of Type 304 stainless steel, it features radial fins formed on the steel wire via a cold rolling process, increasing the tensile strength of the tie.

Simpson Strong-Tie HELIST254000 Includes

• (10) Heli-Tie Helical Stitching Ties

Simpson Strong-Tie HELIST254000 Features

• Helical design distributes loads uniformly over a large surface area
• Installs into the mortar joint to provide an inconspicuous repair and preserve the appearance of the structure
• Type 304 stainless steel offers superior corrosion resistance to mild steel reinforcement
• Consistent, uniform helix configuration
• Batch number printed on each tie for easy identification and inspection

Simpson Strong-Tie HELIST254000 Applications

• Brick and masonry structure repair
• Crack reinforcement in masonry walls
• Preservation of historical brickwork

Simpson Strong-Tie HELIST254000 Installation Overview

1. Chase bed joint 20 inches on either side of the affected area to a depth of approximately 1 1/4 inches with a rotary grinding wheel.
2. Clear bed joint of all loose debris.
3. Mix non-shrink repair grout or mortar per product instructions and place into the prepared bed joint, filling the void to approximately two-thirds of its depth.
4. Embed the tie at one-half the depth of the void. Trowel displaced grout to fully encapsulate the tie.
5. Fill any remaining voids and vertical cracks with non-shrink repair grout or other repair mortar to conceal repair site.

Simpson Strong-Tie HELIST254000 Specifications