Sheffield houses in danger

Sheffield houses in danger - 1987 - Construction News no 6022, 16/7/87 p9 .

Mortar made with sulphur containing slag and used in brickwork , is causing untold damage to thousands of low rise homes in Sheffield ; the sulphur has reacted and corroded steel wall ties over a period of years.


BLACK ASH MORTAR
BUILDING DEFECTS
CORROSION