Helibeam Installation Specialists. In situations where masonry has cracked and failed, as a result of ground movement, weathering or increased loads or stresses, the unique Helibeam System provides stress-free horizontal bed-joint reinforcement which ties the masonry together with deep masonry beams which distribute and create the structural loads. Protectahome are specialist approved installers of Helifix Helibar. Over 37 years' experience, long term guarantees and fully trained installers.

HeliBar Helical stainless steel reinforcing bar for masonry repair and new construction HeliBar is a helical stainless steel reinforcing bar, with substantial tensile properties, used for strengthening and stabilizing masonry in both new build and remedial situations. HeliBars, of differing lengths depending upon the application, are the principal components of the. Bonded into cut slots at pre-determined levels in the masonry using thixotropic cementitious grout, it is the composite action between the HeliBars and HeliBond that provides the core element of the Helibeam System, making it such a versatile, reliable and successful masonry repair system. In long lengths, normally in pairs, they are used to form masonry beams that secure large areas of masonry, distributing the structural loads and overcoming various problems caused by foundation movement.

Free software serial numbers. They are also installed in the existing masonry to unobtrusively create or reinstate failed lintels. In shorter 1m lengths, HeliBars are used individually to perform reliable and permanent crack stitching HeliBar starts as round stainless steel wire with a typical 0.2% proof stress of 500N/mm² but after the cold forming manufacturing process that creates the helical hi-fin design, this more than doubles to around 1100N/mm². This means that HeliBar, with its relatively small diameter, provides substantial tensile properties to the masonry, particularly when combined with HeliBond grout which locks between the fins and bonds to the masonry. Consequently, the well proven Helibeam System has a variety of remedial and new build applications. • Crack stitching • Lintel repair and creation • Forming deep masonry beams • Horizontal structural restraint (when used with Systems) • Reconnecting separated walls • Securing parapet walls • Support existing masonry when creating new openings • Creating • For reinforcing new build masonry • Seismic upgrades for existing masonry • Repairing bridges, tunnels and arches Creating movement joints Using 400mm long bars, installation is very similar to crack stitching. The bar is installed across the joint, as with cracks, but is only bonded at one end. The other end is allowed to move freely by inserting it into a sleeve which is bonded into the masonry.