MechSlip Brick Cladding System

Verified by manufacturer 2 months ago

MechSlip is a lightweight brick cladding system, providing a non-combustible, through-coloured brick facade with the efficiency and versatility of a mechanically-fixed brick slip cladding system.

Features and benefits:

• Lightweight - over 50% lighter than traditional masonry, reducing the structural load.
• Fully mechanically secured brick slips.
• Non-combustible system components.
• Versatile brick detailing options, available in over 300 brick finishes.
• Pre-spaced mortar joints.
• Cost effective for projects where traditional methods of construction are difficult to facilitate.
• Simple installation using aerial work platforms, reducing the need for scaffolding.
• Non-weather dependent installation.
• Can be fitted seamlessly to AxiAL rainscreen support systems.
• Tested to the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) standards.
• BBA Certified.
• Fire tested to EN 13501-1 - A1.
• BS 8414 test data available.

Components:

Mechanical system components:

• Starter rail – 23.5 x 18.5 mm (h x w). Available in 3000 mm lengths.
• Middle rail – 23 x 11.1 mm (h x w). Available in 3000 mm lengths.
• Top rail – 31 x 18.5 mm (h x w). Available in 3000 mm lengths.

Brick system components:

• Soldier bricks.
• Corner bricks.
• Stretcher and header bricks.
• Solid aluminium 'brick' for fixing external loads.
• Perforated aluminium 'brick' for ventilation.