Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 19

Words: Jan Boyer
Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 19

Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 19
BLOK-LOK
A HOHMANN & BARNARD COMPANY

RESTORATION ANCHORING SYSTEMS
Blok-Lok is the leading manufacturer of restoration anchoring solutions. Through our vast experience and unmatched technical expertise we can engineer a custom solution to meet even the most intricate project applications.

TORQ-LOK® Mechanical Anchoring System
Manufactured from Type 300 stainless steel and Type 360 brass. Cost effective for re-connecting existing veneers to substrates. Provides a corrosion-resistant tie assembly. Resist veneer loading in both tension and compression.

SPIRA-LOK® Helical Wall Tie System
Least invasive, cost effective retrofit system. Able to withstand cyclical loading. Manufactured from Type 304 stainless steel. Functional in a wide variety of building materials. No toxic adhesives or expansion devices required.

NOW OFFERING DIEDRICH MASONRY CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Blok-Lok® now offers the full line of Diedrich high-performance detergent products that provide a safe, cost effective alternative to surface damaging techniques such as sandblasting and muriatic acids.

DIEDRICH PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
New construction cleaners. Paint removers. Water repellents. Restoration cleaners.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.blok-lok.com | 800.561.3026
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