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Language: English Series: Birmingham Post ; 13/1/87 p1 | Surveyor ; 22/1/87 p3Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: A report to Birmingham City Council states that metal ties in cavity walls have been omitted or are rusting away in many houses. Galvanised ties are rusting after only 20 to 25 years. The council now use stainless steel wall ties .
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A report to Birmingham City Council states that metal ties in cavity walls have been omitted or are rusting away in many houses. Galvanised ties are rusting after only 20 to 25 years. The council now use stainless steel wall ties .