Masonry supports are crucial in ensuring the stability, safety, and longevity of a masonry structure and allow for differential movement in the building especially on structures over 4 storeys.

Welded masonry support is typically used in cavities over 45mm in size, the support systems comprise of a folded shelf angle that is then welded to laser cut brackets. These welded systems are then fixed to the building’s structure, providing support for the masonry, particularly in cavity wall construction. They help transfer the load of the masonry to the building’s frame. Manufactured in grade 304/316 stainless steel.

The SMS range comes in three variation as standard, designing the most efficient and cost effective solution for your project. With our dedication to design and manufacture, any specials or project specific requirements can easily be attained.

All systems are complete with welded angle and welded serrated pads. Our calculation suite ensures that we will design and detail the most cost effective and transparent solution.

Each system is referenced with an easy to follow code Referencing: e.g. SMS_S/150/8.4/St4/CS/P148/NH25/ND15/m150/d25

System / Cavity / Load / Shimming / Structure / Projection / Bracket Notch / Masonry Width / Angle

Stainless UK only work with the best manufacturers of fixings and stock a wide range of bolts and fixings to suit your project requirements and to ensure the correct design of our masonry support systems. The fixings we supply are used for areas with a cavity size of at least 50mm, and where the angle is below the fixing points.

A torque wrench is crucial for ensuring correct fastener tightness, preventing failure, maintaining function, achieving even clamping force, providing consistent performance. Please use the table above for the required torque required.

Grip-Bolt has been independtly analysed to ensure our product meets strength and stability.

The durability and reliability of fasteners are crucial for ensuring the stability and integrity of structures.

Two critical parameters that determine the performance of fasteners are shear strength and tensile strength.

Top Cleats designed specific to each project and supplied in grade 304/316 stainless steel. Top Cleats are used in various scenarios such as when the structure doesn’t exist / isn’t tall enough to accommodate a bracket, or where the lever arm on a bracket needs to be extended due to loadings on the fixings (for example in a corner).

1. Shims can be supplied in thicknesses of 2, 3, 4 and 5mm. Providing a max of 12mm spacing over 3 shimms. Standard height of 185mm long or any other lengths to suit your project. Horseshoe shims can be used to provide adjustment / tolerance in situations where the structure doesn’t match design. For example if the concrete slab has been cast incorrectly.

2. Fire Rated thermal Pads Independently fire tested and verified to the following industry standards:
A2,s1,d0 Fire-rated classification to EN 13501-1.
Maintains very high structural performance and compressive strength to 500°C under EN ISO 604.
Compliant for use under Document B Building Regulations for buildings above 18m.

3. Thermal Break Pads effectively eliminate thermal bridging by providing a non-conductive barrier between interior and exterior surfaces. This prevents heat loss and condensation formation, ensuring a more comfortable and energy-efficient indoor environment

The closer plate is an optional extra allowing a flush finish to the under side of the masonry support system. The closer plate is welded to the underside of the angle. Please specify if you want the extra closing plate detail with your system or you require a particular finish to the closer plate.

The SUK Grip-Plate is designed to provide support to the initial courses of brickwork at the window reveals, upto 215mm (a full brick) deep.

This additional component is positioned nicely within the bedjoint and uses our expertly lasered slots to key into the mortar bed.

This provides a bond between the outer leaf and the reveal. To ensure the integrity, it is important to build the outer leaf a minimum of one course on top of the Grip-Plate before installing the brick reveal.

Buildings and elevations are becoming more unique with every project, at Stainless UK we are committed to providing the best solutions in particular to hanging brickwork soffits.

Solutions range from channel and dowel ties, to formed stirrup ties and also trays.

Stainless steel weep vent used with stainless masonry support systems to prevent bimetallic corrison. Often used with lintels and / or masonry support systems at 450mm horizontal centres

The vent is made from 304 Stainless Steel and come in standard 65mm high 102mm wide with a 10mm weep hole