bsck of pillar

This is the back of my pillar the wall ties are positioned every course on window reveals, they are spaced out 450mm, wall ties fit in the bed of the brickwork and they are to strengthen and support the building/structure. also the insulation fits in between the ties on the back of the thermolite blocks

thermolite block pillar

This is a pillar i built using thermolite blocks, it is built in between two window frames, the two planks are to stop the pillar blowing down in heavy wind and rain.

Soldier course

This is a soldier course, it sits on a lintel, there are two weep vents, one in the first perp and one in the last perp, these are used just incase water goes down the cavity.