An educational comparison on crack stitching versus other inferior methods of patching cracks.

1. The Thor Helical crack stitching system of
reinforcement bars, bonding grout and mortar
to repoint joints is better by design
A valuable solution for the homeowner

2. BUT
A BUYER MAY WALK OR RUN AWAY IN
A SECOND IF THEY SEE CRACKS.
AS A HOMEOWNER, YOU INVEST A LOT OF TIME,
EFFORT AND MONEY INTO YOUR HOUSE

3. FOR MOST CONSUMERS BUYING A HOME WILL
LIKELY BE THE LARGEST INVESTMENT THEY
WILL EVER MAKE.
AND THIS COMES WITH EXTREME CAUTION ON
THEIR PART.

4. ANYTHING OUT OF PLACE WORRIES THEM, BUT
CRACKS ARE DOWN RIGHT FRIGHTENING
YOU’VE HEARD ALL THE HORROR STORIES.

5. NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO TAKE CONCERNS
LIGHTLY. RESTORE IT, PRESERVE IT, THOR IT!
“THAT’S NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT”
“I SEE THAT ALL THE TIME”
“THAT’S A NORMAL CRACK”
“WHAT CRACK?”

6. What is Crack Stitching?
A masonry repair method for repairing cracks in masonry walls. It involves
the removal of mortar from across a crack and retrofitting stainless steel
crack stitching bars and WHO-‐60 grout into thejoint.
This ensures the walls will be reconnected.

7. WHEN AND WHERE WOULD YOU USE THE
THOR CRACK STITCHING KIT
You can use the crack stitching method on any cracks that are not
caused by failing lintels, ground movement, or lack of lateral restraint.
So if there is a crack in a wall that is not active (not being affected by
something) you can use this system.
BEFORE AFTER

8. INSTALLATION STEPS OF CRACK STITCHING:
CUT OUT JOINT 1 1/2 INCHES DEEP
(GO 2O INCHES PAST THE CRACK ON EACH SIDE OF
IT AND SPACE THEM EVERY 12 INCHES APART)
FLUSH WITH WATER
INJECT A BEAD OF WHO-‐60GROUT
INSERT 6MM THOR BAR INTO GROUT
FILL IN JOINT WITH MORTAR
PLEASE NOTE: CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAKE SURE MORTAR MATCHES
THE SURROUNDING JOINTS

9. COST OF REPAIRS FOR PERMANENT FIX
CAULKING
- Lowest Cost
- Poor Results
REPOINTING
- Moderate Cost
- Not Permanent
REMOVE AND REPLACE
- Very Costly. $25-$35 per brick avg.
- Hard to match bricks and mortar
THOR HELICAL CRACK STITCHING KIT
- $350
- Permanent fix
- No need to remove bricks
- Matching mortar

10. WITH THIS SYSTEM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
1.Address your concerns immediately.
2.Know that most of the problems you run into can
be fixed.
3.Have the approximate costs for repairs.
4.Be supplied all the technical documents.

11. INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE VALUE
OF YOUR HOME
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