The DryFix Terracotta Tie was developed specifically to secure fragile terracotta facings and delicate decorations and features which have become loose or are suffering from stress fractures.

It has an 8mm diameter over the majority of its length with a short 10mm section at one end to grip the soft terracotta without enlarging the pilot hole. It is installed in the same manner as standard DryFix ties to provide a rapid, reliable and concealed solution.

 
  FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • One-piece austenitic stainless steel tie
  • Requires only a small diameter pilot hole
  • Quick and easy to install
  • Fully concealed
  • Involves no toxic chemicals or expansion devices
  • Does not stress or fracture fragile substrates
  • Withstands cyclic loading
  • Accommodates differential movement between materials
  • Combines flexibility with strength
  • Usable in all weathers, environments, temperatures and seasons
  • Minimal special equipment or labor training involved

  INSTALLATION
1
A small pilot hole is drilled through the terra cotta and into the backup material, to a predetermined depth, using a rotary percussion drill (3-jaw-chuck-type) Rotary Percussion Drill (3-jaw-chuck-type)
 
2
The DryFix masonry tie is loaded into the special patented insertion tool which is fitted to an electric hammer drill (SDS type)  
3
The tie is power driven into position until the outer end of the tie is aoutomatically recessed below the face of the terra cotta by the insertion tool. Hammer drill
(SDS type chuck)
 
4
The entry hole is finished over with matching materials.