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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • BRICKNOLOGY® is a mechanically secured brick slip cladding product.

  • 45kg/m2 when dry and up to 65kg/m2 when wet.

  • UK brick dimensions:

    Standard slips: 215 x 65mm (25mm thick)

    Corner slips: 102 x 215 x 65mm

    BRICKNOLOGY® is also compatible with alternative brick sizes, please contact us to discuss any non-standard requirements further.

  • 25mm for purpose cut brick slips.

  • Starter & Top Rails are 1200 x 75mm

    Middle interlocking rails are 2400 x 75mm

  • Depending on the project quantities and brick slip type, we endeavour to supply metal support rails within 6 weeks and brick slips within 12 weeks, from confirmation of order and schedule of quantities.

  • 60 pcs per m2, inclusive of 10mm mortar joints surrounding the brick slips.

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  • The product achieved European Technical Assessment (ETA) in early 2023. Please visit the TESTING page of our website for further information.

    Additional test programs are planned - please contact us for further information on those.

  • Experienced teams of BRICKNOLOGY® registered and approved third party installers.

  • Depending on the design and project circumstances, BRICKNOLOGY® should always be 4-5 times faster to install than traditional brickwork.

  • Any type of aluminium or steel secondary carrier rail systems, hybrid curtain walling and unitised facade systems, structural composite panels, and offsite modular systems.

  • No. There is no limit BRICKNOLOGY® can be installed to on building height, subject to the appropriate facade engineering calculations being provided by a suitable professional.

    As part of our ETA testing, BRICKNOLOGY® was subjected to -6600Pa of wind suction pressure without any damage.

  • BRICKNOLOGY® has been designed to accommodate the production tolerance of each specific brick type used. For further information on these, please contact us.

  • A minimum 5.5 x 19-22mm Stainless Steel self-drilling screw with neoprene washer is recommended.

  • BRICKNOLOGY® brick slips, metal support rails and mortar are Euroclass A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1 and Delegated Regulation 2016/364.

    BRICKNOLOGY® natural kiln fired clay brick slips, steel metal support rails and mortar are non-combustible materials.

  • Yes, they are 100% recyclable if successfully un-installed from their primary installed location.

  • Yes. We recommend a maximum 12m between movement joints and any distance between movement joints in the building substructure below 12m should be replicated in the BRICKNOLOGY® clad area.

    BRICKNOLOGY® interlocking metal support rails should be broken, to stop-start at all movement joint location. Please ask for any further details on this.

  • No, currently the product must be pointed with BRICKNOLOGY® mortar.

  • Yes. As long as either the starter or top rail are fixing in the correct location, the middle interlocking rails can be installed from the bottom/upwards or the top/downwards.

  • We have over 400+ colours and textures available as standard from a wide range of brick or brick slip producers that can be used with BRICKNOLOGY®. Please contact us to find out more.

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