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FAQs
What is a masonry support system and which one do I need?
Masonry Support systems are typically used on taller buildings, usually over four floors, where taking the brickwork load directly off the foundations would be excessive. Masonry support systems carry the outer leaf of brickwork or stone back to the structural frame at every or every other floor level, so the façade is supported floor by floor rather than off the foundations. ACS offers two systems. Welded masonry support, a continuous shelf angle with welded brackets, is our most widely specified and suits cavities of 50mm and above. Continuous angle suits cavities under 50mm where there isn’t depth for a bracket assembly.
How quickly can ACS deliver?
Standard masonry support systems are manufactured and delivered within 10 working days of final drawing and commercial approval. Standard wall ties are available for next working-day delivery. Across the rest of the range, our 24/7 Leeds facility gives us the fastest turnaround in the industry, with lead times confirmed at quotation stage. Talk to our team early if your programme is tight.
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How does ACS support Gateway 2 submissions?
Through ACS Assured, our framework for compliance under the Building Safety Act. For higher-risk buildings we provide regulator-ready design documentation, project-specific competence statements and full product traceability, with every engineered product carrying a unique etched reference or barcode linking to weld records and design data for the Golden Thread. Our engineers are experienced in successful Gateway 2 and 3 submissions and all design work is backed by £10m Professional Indemnity insurance.
