NaturAL-X Brick Cladding
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Mechanically fixed, lightweight brick cladding system.
Application
For either exterior or interior applications. Suitable building substrates include:
- Steel frame.
- Concrete frame.
- Brickwork.
- Dense concrete blockwork (minimum 1450 kg/m³).
- Lightweight steel framing.
- Existing masonry.
Description
Mechanically fixed, lightweight brick cladding system, available in a range of over twenty colours and textures. NaturAL-X comprises five components: a starter, middle and top rail, fabricated from 6063T6 grade aluminium, natural clay facing and corner brick tiles.
Features and benefits:
- Delivers the aesthetic appeal and durability of organic clay brick.
- Fully mechanically secured brick slips.
- Pre-spaced mortar joints.
- Fully frost resistant.
- Cost-effective.
- Reduced installation times and no need for the use of scaffolding.
- 50% lighter than traditional masonry, reducing structural load.
- Can be fitted seamlessly to AxiAL rainscreen support systems.
- BBA Certified
- Tested to the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) standards.
- NHBC approved.
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:
- Standard brick slip.
- Half brick.
- Corner bricks.
- Soldier bricks.
- Solid aluminium 'brick' for fixing external loads.
- Perforated aluminium 'brick' for ventilation.
General information
Color | Red Brown Grey White Black |
Finish | Smooth Sanded Textured Glazed |
Material | Clay Aluminium |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 215 mm |
Width | 28 mm |
Height | 65 mm |
Warranty description | 25 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H92/120 Rainscreen cladding |
Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems
System performance | Fire performance: Reaction to fire to EN 13501-1, Class A1. |
Thermal insulation | Manufacturer guidanceThe manufacturer recommends the use of Rockwool insulation in conjunction with NaturAL-X. Insert requirements. |
Secondary support structure | Horizontal application - AxiAL AX1 Support System, 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, aluminium brick slip support rails fixed to horizontal support mullions on wall brackets.Manufacturer guidanceFor steel frames, dependent on SFS stud centres, additional horizontal ‘top hat’ rails are available if required to fix support rails back to the substrate. Consult manufacturer. |
Cavity fire barriers | |
Horizontal | Manufacturer guidanceFire cavity barriers are not included within the NaturAL-X system and should be specified and designed by a qualified engineer. |
Vertical | Manufacturer guidanceFire cavity barriers are not included within the NaturAL-X system and should be specified and designed by a qualified engineer. |
Cladding panels | |
Material | Fired clay brick slips. |
Panel joints | 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: Certificate no.: 20/5773. |
Colour | Guidance for specification option: Over 20 standard colours available. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Size | 215 x 65 mm. Guidance for specification option: Standard. Brick face dimensions 65 x 215 mm when installed with mortar joints. Overall dimensions are 28 x 80 x 225 mm. Other. Guidance for specification option: Non-standard sizes can be accommodated subject to application. Insert requirements. |
Weight | 43 kg/m². Manufacturer guidanceSystem 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. |
Watertightness | 600 Pa, in accordance with CWCT standard test methods. |
Freeze/ Thaw Resistance | To ETAG 017, Pass; To BS EN 771-1, F2. |
Fixings | Stainless steel. Guidance for specification option: Rail/mullion fix screws, thermal pad and fixing screws and bracket/wall fix screws are supplied where necessary. Fixings, brackets and support rails are supplied by Ash & Lacy. The quantity is calculated on an individual project by project basis. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Clay Aluminium |
Literature
RGB FACADES - PRODUCT BROCHURE - 2022
Case studies
CCOS SOUTH
Garratt Mills - London
Kingmaker House - London