I was thinking since I've never done this before is it as good as a star bolt since there's nothing that acts as a washer holding the face from bowing out any further or are the heli-ties bigger than the hole you drill so it grabs the brick
It’s possible but unlikely. The helical tie would actually prevent that. We tell the homeowners to check for any mortar pops or holes about once a year which can be a sign of movement. We did about 20 in last 5 years and I never received a call back so I’m pretty confident in the system. It also depends on the bow itself. Steel can be added to studs to stiffen and support in a worst case scenario but something that drastic you’re probably better off tearing down and rebuilding. In each job I defer to the structural engineer and follow the drawing
Vinny "i rarely miss".... shows 3 fuckin heli-ties on one joist hahahahaha. Goddamn row houses. Love the amount of philly accent in this video
Keep up the awesome work and videos!
I was thinking since I've never done this before is it as good as a star bolt since there's nothing that acts as a washer holding the face from bowing out any further or are the heli-ties bigger than the hole you drill so it grabs the brick
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Is that fishtown?
South Philly
Any idea where I can buy some masonry stars?
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What prevents the 2” x 4” stud from bowing over time?
It’s possible but unlikely. The helical tie would actually prevent that. We tell the homeowners to check for any mortar pops or holes about once a year which can be a sign of movement. We did about 20 in last 5 years and I never received a call back so I’m pretty confident in the system. It also depends on the bow itself. Steel can be added to studs to stiffen and support in a worst case scenario but something that drastic you’re probably better off tearing down and rebuilding. In each job I defer to the structural engineer and follow the drawing
Where do you get the helical ties?
Check local masonry suppliers, if not you can order online