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Application

For external walls of domestic and non-domestic buildings, above the damp-proof course level in areas with non-severe exposure to chemicals. Suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects. Suitable building substrates include:

  • Steel frame.
  • Concrete frame.
  • Brickwork.
  • Dense concrete blockwork (minimum 1450 kg/m³).
  • Lightweight steel framing.
  • Existing masonry.
  • Timber frame.

Description

Mechanically fixed, real brick cladding system comprising 28 mm thick Ibstock brick slips and aluminium support rails. Available in an extensive range of colours, textures and brick sizes.


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 EN13501-1 - A1
  • BS8414 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.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Brown

Cream

Grey

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Material

Clay

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Shape

Other

Length

215 mm

Width

28 mm

Height

65 mm

Warranty description

25 year

Uniclass

Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

System performance

Fire performace: Reaction to fire to EN 13501-1:2018, Class A1.

Thermal insulation

-

Manufacturer guidance

The use of Rockwool insulation is recommended by the manufacturer in association with MechSlip. Insert requirements.

Secondary support structure

Horizontal application - AxiAL AX1 Support System, anodized aluminium brick slip support rails fixed to vertical support mullions on wall brackets.

Guidance for specification option:

For fixing to a masonry substrate.

Vertical application - AxiAL AX2 Support System, anodized aluminium brick slip support rails fixed to horizontal support mullions on wall brackets.

Guidance for specification option:

For fixing to a masonry substrate.

Manufacturer guidance

For steel frames, dependent on SFS stud centres, additional ‘top hat’ rails are available if required to fix support rails back to the substrate. Consult manufacturer.

Cavity fire barriers

-

Horizontal

-

Manufacturer guidance

Fire cavity barriers are not included within the MechSlip system and should be specified and designed by a

qualified engineer.

Vertical

-

Manufacturer guidance

Fire cavity barriers are not included within the MechSlip system and should be specified and designed by a

qualified engineer.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Fired clay brick slips.

Panel joints

Brick spacers and Parex Easipoint Historic pointing mortar.

Guidance for specification option:

A bucket handle joint profile is recommended. Insert mortar colour requirements.

Reveals

Brick slip reveals.

Metal flashing.

System accessories

Metal finishing trims.

Vent brick slips.

Guidance for specification option:

Vent brick slips must be installed in required areas to accommodate ventilated facade criteria.

Aluminium brick slips.

Guidance for specification option:

Aluminium extruded brick slips must be installed in areas

where an external load (camera, light, etc.) will be installed on

the facade.

Third-party certification

BBA Agrément Certificate.

Guidance for specification option:

MechSlip has undergone BBA testing and assessment to produce both an Ash & Lacy branded certificate (20/5787), and an Ibstock Kevington branded certificate (20/5839).

Colour

Guidance for specification option:

Over 300 colours available. Colour can be matched to client specifications. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.


Size

215 x 65 mm.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Imperial or linear sizes can be specified (supplied to the published size tolerances for each brick type). Insert requirements.

Weight

51.5 kg/m² (approximately).

Manufacturer guidance

System weight.

ThermalConductivity

0.71 W/m·K (for clay brick slips).

Impact resistance

Class 1 in accordance with CWCT standard test methods.

Wind resistance

±2400 Pa serviceability, ±3600 Pa safety in accordance with CWCT standard test methods.

Manufacturer guidance

Wind resistance safety.

Watertightness

600 Pa, in accordance with CWCT standard test methods.

Freeze-thaw resistance

To ETAG 017, Pass; To BS EN 771-1, F2.

HygrothermalRating

To ETAG 034, Pass.

Manufacturer guidance

Hygrothermal testing.

Fixings

Stainless steel.

Guidance for specification option:

Rail/mullion fix screws, thermal pad, fixing screws, and bracket/wall fix screws are supplied where necessary.

Fixings, brackets and support rails are supplied by Ash & Lacy. The quantity calculated on an individual project-by-project

basis.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Clay

Aluminium

Stainless steel

Literature

RGB FACADES - PRODUCT BROCHURE - 2022

RGB FACADES - PRODUCT BROCHURE - 2022

Case studies

Lewisham Exchange

Lewisham Exchange

Birmingham University, New Business School

Birmingham University, New Business School

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