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  • Springfield Masonry Springfield

    (217) 634-6386

    2501 Chatham Rd # 4893, Springfield, IL 62704

    https://springfieldilmasonry.com/
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    Brick veneer wall ties connect the brick to the structural wall behind it and prevent the veneer from leaning outward over time. Corrosion of wall ties is a slow failure mode that may not become apparent until the ties have lost significant strength. Older homes with corroded ties may show subtle bulging or leaning of the brick veneer, often more visible from certain angles than from straight on. Repair involves installing new ties through the existing veneer, anchored to the structural wall behind, in a pattern that restores adequate connection. The technology for performing this work without removing the existing brick has improved considerably, with specialized helical anchors and similar products designed for retrofit applications. Springfield, Sherman, and Auburn homes with aging brick veneer occasionally need tie replacement to address developing leaning or bulging, particularly in homes built during periods when wall tie corrosion resistance was less stringent than current standards. The technology for tie replacement has matured considerably, making this once invasive repair into a manageable preservation intervention.

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