When To Use Qwik-Fix Angle

Masonry and brick panels must be restricted in size to avoid façade cracking due to differential expansion and compressive stress fracturing. Differential expansion is caused by thermal fluctuations and moisture absorption.

Qwik-Fix recommends masonry support angles should be provided at every single or second story level in buildings which exceed 9m in height. Qwik-Fix masonry relieving angles are also commonly used as lintels over wide-span or corner openings

Standards: BS 5628: Part 1: 2005 or Eurocode 6

Installation Detail:

 

References:

a) Waterproof pointing detail (mastic)            b) Compressible backing rod

c) Mortar                                                           d) Compressible Filler

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Qwik-Fix Angle is an innovative 3-way adjustable system for supporting brick or rendered block panels over openings and above horizontal expansion joints. Our bracket and angle approach represents a significant advancement in masonry steel shelf angle design, as it contributes to rapid construction, ensures time and cost savings on site and provides consistently thin expansion joints. By reducing the contact area between the masonry and brick support angle and further providing thermal isolation shims, we significantly reduce thermal bridging associated with shelf angles