Vista VIR / VIRH Internal Head Restraint (50 Box)

Vista VIR / VIRH Internal Head Restraint (50 Box) by BPC Building Products Limited is a precision-engineered, grade 304 stainless steel slip tie designed to restrain the heads of internal blockwork walls to structural soffits, preventing lateral displacement whilst accommodating vertical movement such as beam deflection. Supplied in a convenient box of 50, it is the go-to choice for bricklayers, structural engineers, and main contractors working on residential and commercial masonry projects across the UK.

Key Features and Specifications

• Product codes: VIR-215-STST (slotted) and VIRH-215-STST (holed for Tek screws or bolts)
• Size: 215mm overall length
• Pack size: Box of 50
• Material: Grade 304 stainless steel (BS EN 10088-1)
• Fire performance: Non-combustible as defined by the national Building Regulations
• Durability: Excellent corrosion resistance; service life of not less than 60 years
• Vertical movement tolerance: Sliding section accommodates gaps above the top course of up to 75mm
• Installation centres: 450mm or 900mm centres depending on load resistance required
• Fixing: M8 M.D. anchor for concrete soffits; M8 isolated setscrew for universal beams (tightening torques: 15 Nm and 14 Nm respectively)
• Specification: Available for specification on the NBS Source platform
• Brand: Vista Engineering / BPC Building Products Limited (Vista Group, est. 1977)

Applications

• Restraining internal 215mm blockwork wall heads to concrete soffits, steel beams, or timber structures
• Non-load-bearing partition wall head restraint in residential new-build and refurbishment projects
• Commercial and industrial construction where differential vertical movement between masonry and the supporting structure must be accommodated
• Cavity wall inner-leaf restraint at ceiling or roof level
• Any application requiring a non-combustible, corrosion-resistant wall head slip tie compliant with UK Building Regulations

Why Choose This Product

The Vista VIR / VIRH Internal Head Restraint is trusted by UK trade professionals for its proven structural performance, long-term corrosion resistance, and full compliance with national Building Regulations. The choice of slotted (VIR) or holed (VIRH) variants provides installation flexibility, while the 60-year-plus service life and non-combustibility rating make it suitable for projects where fire safety and durability are paramount. Buying in a box of 50 delivers genuine trade value and reduces on-site downtime.

Delivery in and Around London

We deliver the Vista VIR / VIRH Internal Head Restraint (50 Box) swiftly to trade and DIY customers throughout London and the South East. Inner London boroughs served include Croydon, Lewisham, Southwark, Camden, and Hackney, with Greater London deliveries to Enfield, Bexley, Redbridge, and Barnet. We also supply to the surrounding counties of Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire. Trade quantities are welcome, and next-working-day despatch is available on stocked lines — contact us for volume pricing.