Vista V61 Timber Frame Wall Tie 125mm for 50mm Cavity - Box of 250
The Vista V61 Timber Frame Wall Tie 125mm is a stainless steel masonry-to-timber wall tie designed for use in timber-frame buildings with a 50mm cavity.
The tie connects the outer masonry leaf to the inner timber frame while allowing for the vertical movement that can occur in timber-frame construction. This helps maintain structural restraint without preventing normal differential movement between the timber frame and brick or block outer leaf.
Manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel, the V61 offers excellent corrosion resistance and is designed for long-term use in suitable domestic and small commercial timber-frame projects.
Fixings Included: Supplied with 50mm x 3.35mm stainless steel annular ring nails for fixing to the timber frame.
Key Features & Benefits of Vista V61 Timber Frame Wall Tie:
- Genuine Vista Engineering V61 timber frame wall tie
- Designed for timber-frame to masonry construction
- Suitable for a 50mm cavity
- 125mm overall tie length
- Allows vertical movement between timber frame and outer masonry leaf
- Manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Tested as Type 6 for strength to BS EN 845-1
- Tested as Type B for sound performance
- Non-combustible material
- Designed for a service life of not less than 60 years
- Supplied with stainless steel annular ring nails
- Suitable for domestic and small commercial timber-frame buildings
- Supplied in a box of 250 ties
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Vista Engineering
- Product Range: V61 Timber Frame Ties
- Manufacturer Code: V61-125-STST
- Product Type: Timber Frame Wall Tie
- Application: Timber frame to outer masonry leaf
- Length: 125mm
- Cavity Size: 50mm
- Material: Grade 304 Stainless Steel
- Strength Classification: Type 6
- Sound Classification: Type B
- Standard: BS EN 845-1
- Fixings Included: 50mm x 3.35mm Stainless Steel Annular Ring Nails
- Pack Quantity: 250
- Durability: Service life not less than 60 years
- Fire Behaviour: Non-combustible material
What Is a Timber Frame Wall Tie?
A timber frame wall tie connects the external brick or masonry leaf of a building to the internal structural timber frame.
Unlike a standard masonry wall tie, a timber-frame tie must allow for movement between the two parts of the wall. Timber frames can experience vertical movement as moisture content changes and the structure settles, while the masonry outer leaf behaves differently.
The Vista V61 is specifically designed to accommodate this movement while continuing to provide the required restraint between the timber frame and masonry.
Suitable for 50mm Timber Frame Cavities
This 125mm V61 wall tie is the Vista variant designed for a 50mm cavity.
Vista also manufactures longer V61 ties for wider cavity sizes, so always select the correct tie length for the specified cavity and wall construction.
Suitable Building Applications
Vista specifies the V61 for suitable domestic dwellings and small commercial timber-frame buildings up to four storeys and a maximum building height of 15 metres.
The manufacturer also specifies site conditions including flat sites with a basic wind speed of up to 25m/s and an altitude no greater than 150m above sea level. Projects outside these conditions should be checked against the manufacturer's technical guidance or by a suitably qualified designer.
Grade 304 Stainless Steel Construction
The V61 timber frame tie is manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel, providing strong resistance to corrosion in suitable cavity-wall applications.
Vista states a service life of not less than 60 years when the product is correctly specified and installed.
Supplied with Stainless Steel Ring Nails
Each box of Vista V61 timber frame ties is supplied with 50mm x 3.35mm stainless steel annular ring nails.
These fixings are designed to secure the tie to the timber frame before the outer masonry leaf is constructed around the free end of the tie.
Type 6 Timber Frame Wall Tie
The Vista V61 is tested as a Type 6 wall tie for strength in accordance with BS EN 845-1 and is also tested as Type B for sound.
The correct tie type, spacing and installation method should always follow the structural design, Building Regulations and current manufacturer guidance for the project.
Thermal Performance
Where thermal bridging through wall ties needs to be considered, Vista states that the V61 provides suitable resistance to thermal transmittance through the wall cavity.
Thermal calculations should still follow the project specification and relevant building-energy requirements.
Installation Guidance
The wall ties should be fixed securely to the timber-frame studs using the supplied stainless steel annular ring nails and installed at the spacing specified by the structural design.
The masonry end of each tie should be correctly embedded within the mortar joint of the outer leaf. Tie orientation, embedment depth and spacing should follow Vista's current installation guidance and the project specification.
Additional ties may be required around openings, movement joints and other areas identified by the building design.
Buy Vista Timber Frame Wall Ties from Rose Building Supplies
Order Vista V61 Timber Frame Wall Ties 125mm for 50mm cavities from Rose Building Supplies for timber-frame construction, extensions and suitable residential or commercial building projects.
Check current availability for collection from our Peterborough and Huntingdon branches, with local delivery also available across Peterborough, Huntingdon, Corby and selected surrounding areas.
Rose Building Supplies also stocks a range of wall ties, insulation, masonry fixings, bricks, blocks and other materials for cavity-wall and timber-frame construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cavity size is this Vista V61 tie suitable for?
This V61-125-STST version is designed for a 50mm cavity. The overall tie length is 125mm.
How many timber frame ties are in the box?
Each box contains 250 Vista V61 timber frame ties.
Are fixings included?
Yes. The ties are supplied with 50mm x 3.35mm stainless steel annular ring nails for fixing to the timber frame.
What are Vista V61 timber frame ties made from?
They are manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
Why are special wall ties needed for timber-frame buildings?
Timber frames can move vertically as the timber dries and the structure settles. Timber-frame wall ties are designed to accommodate this movement while maintaining restraint between the timber frame and outer masonry leaf.
What wall tie classification is the Vista V61?
The V61 is tested as a Type 6 tie for strength and Type B for sound to BS EN 845-1.
Can this tie be used on a 75mm or 100mm cavity?
No. This 125mm version is intended for a 50mm cavity. Vista produces longer V61 variants for 75mm and 100mm cavities, so select the correct size for the project.
Do Rose Building Supplies deliver Vista wall ties?
Local delivery is available across Peterborough, Huntingdon, Corby and selected surrounding areas. Delivery availability and minimum order requirements depend on the postcode and total order.
