The Helifix Helibeam System

At the heart of Helifix remedial strategies is the unique Helibeam System of structural reinforcement and repair.

It provides a rapid, cost-effective means of restoring structural integrity to buildings and structures where the masonry has failed and lost its load bearing capabilities. In combination with other Helifix ties and fixings it provides a comprehensive, reliable and economic system of repair and stabilisation for many commonly occuring structural faults.


How it works

Where masonry has cracked and failed, as a result of ground movement, component failure, weathering or increased loads and stresses, the Helibeam System comprises the installation of horizontal bed-joint reinforcement by tying the masonry together and creating deep masonry beams which distribute the structural loads. Other ties and fixings provide appropriate lateral and vertical restraint to complete the System which has been proven in all types of masonry structures.


Subsidence: Superstructure repairs

Secure buildings by creating masonry beams that reinforce the existing masonry and redistribute the loads away from the problem area, restoring full structural integrity.


Subsidence: Substructure repairs

The Helibeam System can be used in conjunction with concrete pads under the building at selected points, minimising the need for expensive and disruptive Underpinning.


Failed Lintels / window replacement programmes

The Helibeam System utilises the existing masonry to create a masonry beam above the window to provide the required structural support, creating a lintel within the existing masonry.


Bowed and separated Walls

The Helibeam System gives horizontal restraint in the external wall while BowTies provide lateral restraint and grouted CemTies are used to reconnect the internal and external walls.


Cracked masonry

Depending on the cause of the cracking, HeliBars are grouted into channelled-out slots across the crack to provide simple, permanent and non-disruptive stabilisation of the masonry.


Features

Quick and easy to install
No further stresses introduced
Cost effective- restores structural stability
Accommodates normal structural movement
Support and distribute structural loads
Economical alternative to underpinning / rebuilding
Greatly simplifies lintel and window replacement
Avoids expensive and disruptive taking down and rebuilding
Sympathetic and non-disruptive means of repair
Equally effective on all masonry structures