Timber Frame Ties – Stainless Steel

Sabrefix stainless steel timber frame ties are designed to secure brick and blockwork cladding to timber frame structures on projects up to and including four storeys. These timber frame ties are one of the most widely used wall ties of their type across Europe, and it is straightforward to see why: the stainless steel construction gives long-term corrosion resistance without any special treatment, and the design covers a broad range of site conditions. Each box contains 250 ties supplied complete with nails, so there is no separate trip to the fixings bin.

The ties are available in three sizes to suit the cavity width on site. The 125mm tie covers a 50mm cavity, the 150mm tie suits a 75mm cavity, and the 175mm tie is designed for a 100mm cavity. Selecting the right size for your cavity is essential to achieving the specified tie density and ensuring the structural connection between the timber frame and the outer leaf performs correctly over the life of the building.

Design Features of Sabrefix Timber Frame Ties

The bending slot built into each tie is one of the more practical details on this product. It allows accurate on-site bending without specialist tools, which means the installer can create 2-way or 3-way connections quickly and without guesswork. The reversible design extends this further, giving flexibility across different connection types without needing to carry multiple products. On a large timber frame project, that kind of adaptability saves time and reduces the chance of reaching for the wrong fixing at the wrong moment.

The stainless steel grade used is appropriate for exterior cavity wall applications, where the ties will be permanently concealed within the structure and exposed to moisture over decades. Using a stainless tie here is not a luxury consideration; it is a long-term durability requirement. Galvanised ties corrode over time in high-moisture cavities, which is why stainless steel is the material of choice for timber frame construction where cavity ventilation carries damp air across the fixings.

Installation Density and Wind Speed Guidance

For standard sites where basic wind speed does not exceed 52 metres per second, the specified tie density is 4.4 ties per square metre, installed on a 600mm by 375mm grid. On more exposed sites where wind speed exceeds 52 metres per second, the density increases to 7 ties per square metre on a tighter 600mm by 225mm grid. These figures are not suggestions they are structural requirements that should be followed in line with the building specification and relevant standards. If in doubt, check with the structural engineer on the project before installation begins.

Sabrefix timber frame ties are a reliable, well-proven product for any contractor working on timber frame housing or commercial builds. The combination of stainless construction, a practical bending slot, and the complete supply of nails in each box makes these ties a sensible choice whether you are ordering for a single plot or a full development.