Huge wrote:
On 2010-07-05, Phil wrote:
Jim wrote:

We had a company install stainless wall ties over all the external
walls by drilling through the bricks, they then dug out the lime
mortar around the ends of the ties and put a sheath around them,
repointing as necessary.
Cost in the region of 4 grand.

And this job would have made a perfect DIY project and saved you thousands.

You can buy all the materials you need online or from BM's and hire metal
detector, SDS drill and thin chisel bit.
One man could do an average semi in a week and total cost of materials, tool
hire etc£500, and £300 of that would be for new SS ties!

Yes, but the insurance compnay wouldn't pay for that. )


Is the failure of wall ties likely to be covered by a 'normal' house
buildings insurance?
There is no mortgage co involved and we have a very low incidence of
claims (3 minor ones in 28 years)
Bob