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Brickforce® - Masonry Reinforcement
Brickforce® - Masonry Reinforcement
Brickforce® - Masonry Reinforcement

Last verified by manufacturer 5 months ago

Bekaert

Last verified by manufacturer 5 months ago

Bekaert

Last verified by manufacturer 5 months ago

Bekaert
Summary
Ladder-type masonry reinforcement element that consists of two longitudinal wires which are welded together by means of a cross wire.
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Application

Suitable for mortar joints 10—12 mm thick.


Brickforce® SBF (Stainless Steel):

Suitable for masonry that is exposed to dampness (e.g. facades) or an aggressive environment (MX2, MX3, MX4 as per Eurocode 6 / EN 845-3).


Brickforce® GBF (Galvanized Steel):

Suitable for masonry that is exposed to a dry environment (MX1, compliant with Eurocode 6 / EN 845-3).

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Description

Ladder-type masonry reinforcement designed for structural reinforced masonry applications.


Features and benefits:

  • Available in stainless steel and galvanized steel.
  • Complies fully with the requirements of BS EN 845-3 and can be used to design in accordance with BS EN 1996-1.
  • Consists of two main parallel wires joined by in-line welded cross wires. The main wires are manufactured to a flattened profile to enable the product to be easily located into the mortar joint without steel build-up problems at lap positions corners/ junctions, or when used in conjunction with wall ties.
  • Available in a range of different main wire diameters for specific structural loading situations, and in a variety of product widths to suit different block or brick leaf construction.
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Color
Silver
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Finish
Other, Galvanized
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Material
Stainless steel, Steel
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Length
2700 mm
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Width
60 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm
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Height
3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5 mm
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Specification

Classification data
Standard
To BS EN 845-3.
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Configuration of bed joint reinforcement
Welded wire ladder.
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Dimensions
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Wire size
Longitudinal: 3 mm. Cross-wire: 2.5 mm.
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Ladder or truss width (overall)
60 mm.
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Corrosion protection
To BS EN 845-3, material coating reference R3.
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Additional properties

SectionLength
450 mm.
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Overall length
2700 mm.
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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials
No
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Country of material origin
Europe
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Country of product manufacture
Slovakia
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Recyclability
100%
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Recycled content
95 %
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