Block Ladder - Block Ties

The tie in a cavity wall is a component used to tie the internal and external walls (or leaves)—constructed of bricks or cement blocks—together, making the two parts to act as a homogeneous unit. It is placed in the cavity wall during construction and spans the cavity.

Block ladder (Ladder type and Truss type) are continuous lengths of joint reinforcement that are embedded into the horizontal joints of masonry walls. Block reinforcement offers the following benefits: Increases lateral flexural strength.