Installation - Ties and cavities
The brick veneer is attached to the timber frame using a series of brick ties. These provide sufficient support against wind loads.
A gap, referred to as a 'cavity', is maintained between the brickwork and the timber frame. The cavity is necessary as bricks are extremely porous and absorb a lot of water. This water has the potential to cause serious damage to the timber wall frame. The cavity prevents migration of moisture through to the timber frame.