Vista
Vista
About Vista masonry products
Vista are associated with masonry support components used within cavity wall and timber frame construction. Their product range includes wall ties and reinforcement systems designed to connect structural elements within the wall while supporting the overall stability of the masonry construction.
Unlike highly visible materials such as facing bricks, wall ties and reinforcement products sit within the structure of the wall itself. Even so, they are important components within the wider wall build-up and are typically specified according to the wall type, cavity width and structural design of the building.
Typical applications
Vista wall ties and reinforcement products are commonly used in:
- cavity wall construction
- timber frame buildings with masonry outer leaves
- long runs of masonry where reinforcement may be incorporated
- projects requiring specific wall tie types for cavity width and exposure conditions
- general residential masonry construction
These components are usually installed as part of the wall construction process rather than added later, so they are often ordered alongside the main masonry materials for the job.
Technical considerations
Selection of wall ties and reinforcement products typically depends on factors such as:
- cavity width
- wall construction type
- exposure conditions
- whether the structure uses masonry or timber frame construction
- the location of movement joints and openings within the wall
Wall ties used in masonry construction are commonly referenced in standards such as BS EN 845-1, which covers ancillary components for masonry including wall ties and restraint systems.
| Product type | General function | Application context |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 wall ties | Connect wall leaves in cavity construction | General cavity wall applications |
| Type 4 wall ties | Connect wall leaves in cavity construction | Applications requiring a lighter duty wall tie classification |
| Timber frame ties | Connect masonry outer leaf to timber frame structure | Timber frame wall construction |
| Brick reinforcement ladder | Provides bed joint reinforcement within masonry | Long masonry runs and localised reinforcement zones |
Vista products we supply
The Vista products we currently supply include Type 2 Wall Ties, Type 4 Wall Ties, Timber Frame Ties and Brick Reinforcement Ladder. These products cover the main Vista items in our range and allow customers to source masonry connection and reinforcement components from one recognised manufacturer.
Vista products are often ordered alongside related walling materials such as bricks, blocks, insulation and cavity-related components used within the same wall build-up.