Helitec were called in to save and restore BONDI BEACH Apartments and breath new life into this deteriorating building beside the famous golden sands of BONDI BEACH. The building had extensive faults from the effects of salt and weather. The … Read more
Wall ties function is a critical component in modern masonry wall construction. They are designed to distribute and transfer loads (wind, seismic, impact and other) from the external skin or veneer to the internal walls or structural support system of … Read more
What is repointing? Repointing Brick Walls is the restoration of decayed mortar joints in masonry walls. Repointing involves the careful preparation and filling of mortar joints with high quality materials. It is preferable to use mortar mixes that replicate the … Read more
Helitec Structural Services have completed another apartment restoration at Bondi Beach. Although enjoyment of the surf, sun and sand at Bondi are ageless pastimes the effects of weathering, salt and corrosion can cause masonry building to become structurally unsound. TERAN … Read more
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Helitec can permanently fix cracking walls. We are Helifix approved repairs so you can have peace of mind knowing your wall will be permanently repaired with tested and proven repair methods. We only use Helifix approved products with the highest … Read more
Undertaking minor heritage repairs and maintenance can prevent a buildings defects becoming major rectification works and costing more in repairs. Whether your building is a high-density residential or commercial tower block, a warehouse or a free dwelling home there are … Read more
Helitec Structural Services are approved installers of Helifix systems including Dixie Micro Piles. Dixie Micro Piles is an efficient, economical and non-disruptive method of foundation stabilisation. Installing Micro Piles is the latest technology to permanently fix foundation movement and subsidence. … Read more
This Double Bay home had extensive internal and external wall cracking. Helifix stainless steel Helibars were installed during the cracked wall repair using a cementious grout. Where needed Resities added stability to cavity walls fixed with resins. Helifix Resities Helitec … Read more
At Helitec we take our Health, Safety and Environment responsibilities seriously. We have added to our Safe Work Method Statement for each site our Covid-19 safety plan. Our plan follows the latest NSW Government advice and public health orders. We … Read more
Helitec Structural Services have successfully completed many pre-war bungalow repairs in NSW. There are common problems with pre-war bungalows that have a long boundary wall adjacent to an internal hallway. Often the separation of the walls from the building substructures … Read more
WE ARE OPEN HELITEC remain open during the Covid-19 emergency. Whilst we continue to offer our BUILDING +RESTORATION +REMEDIAL services we are able to assist you with your immediate essential building repairs, 24 hours/ 7 days a week. Contact us … Read more
Inspection and diagnosis of corrosion problems in wall ties. The single biggest cause of wall tie failure in Australia is corrosion or rusting of the galvanized wire wall ties. This can lead to a catastrophic collapse of brickwork where the … Read more
This heritage cottage in The Inner West of Sydney was proudly restored by the Helitec Team. Contact our friendly staff to find out how Helitec can remediate your heritage home. Helitec are proud to undertake Heritage restoration to the highest quality. … Read more
There are three main components of an external brick cavity wall and they are; The brick masonry unit. The bedding mortar (“brickies” mortar) and The brick tie or cavity wall tie. All three components are of critical importance to the … Read more
Why Traditional Lime Mortar? Helitec Site Supervisor and heritage Stonemason, Mark Downton discusses the advantages of using traditional and compatible mortars in heritage restoration work. Damaged to stone can often result when incompatible mortars are used The use of traditional … Read more
Helitec technical staff discuss why buildings crack and examine some of the causes. What causes a building to crack? A seemingly simple question which is often asked by frustrated and building owners when cracks appear and sometimes even disappear, at … Read more
Helitec Structural Services commitment to ongoing construction training is core to our success, we support and encourage our employees to continue to refresh and up-skill their existing qualifications. Helitec staff have recently undertaken recent construction training in; OH&S (Construction Industry Worker) accreditations. … Read more
When wall tie corrosion is unnoticed or ignored. Corrosion of galvanized metal cavity wall ties is a widespread problem for many cavity brick buildings built in Australia. The problem can cause cracks and bowing of brickwork to occur and can … Read more
