Concrete Forming Ties & Accessories

What Are Concrete Form Ties?

Concrete ties, also called snap ties, form ties, wall ties, or brick ties, create parallel walls while leaving a cavity in between. These small metal pieces work like thread, holding the walls together and acting as spacers to keep them apart.

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What Do Concrete Form Ties Do?

Concrete wall ties are helpful for four primary reasons.

First, these ties allow for in-plane movement, which occurs between parallel walls, such as movement of filler between panels, concrete, or insulation.

Second, concrete wall ties combat differential movement, preventing uneven settling of walls or structures.

Third, they provide a connection, facilitating in-plane movement and combating differential movement.

Fourth, concrete wall ties transfer weight burdens laterally.

Types of Concrete Wall Ties

Concrete wall ties come in various shapes, sizes, and constructions, generally made of two parts: the internal tension portion and the external holding portion.

The concrete wall ties are available in two general styles: continuous single member and internal disconnecting style. At Discount Contractor Supply, we provide a variety of continuous single member ties.

Continuous Single-Member Ties:

Flat tie – thin, flat, steel plates ideal for prefabricated form panels and light-duty use, available in 6, 8, and 10 inches.

Loop tie – metal bar with loops on each end, used for prefabricated form panels and light-duty, available from 8 inches to 24 inches.

Snap tie/Cone tie – (short end and long end options) rod with washers and plastic cones, single-use with well-made cross-section, available in 6 to 42 inches.

Z-Tie and Waler tie – steel rod with loops on alternating sides and degrees, work with z-ties to anchor directly to concrete.

Drill Ties or Residential ties – metal rods or connectors with threaded ends, designed to be inserted into pre-drilled holes in formwork.