SPECIFICATION GUIDE Mortarless Brick System NovaBrik mortarless brick system SPECIFICATION GUIDE
Mortarless Brick System Introduction LEADING EDGE MORTARLESS CLADDING The advantages of NovaBrik: No mortar, dry build, does not limit the number of courses that can be installed in a day. Economic and versatile, can be used on almost any structure. Fast track construction in all weather conditions so easier to complete on time and within budget. Minimal wastage, high strength product (minimum crushing strength 25N/mm2). Prevents water ingress and promotes air flow in the system. Virtually maintenance free. Breathable moisture free system, keeping cavity dry. High resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and resists action of salt air and saltwater in coastal areas. Aesthetically pleasing and available in a wide range of colours. No need for vertical expansion joints. meets the NHBC Technical Requirement R3 if used in accordance with BBA Certificate 07/4421. No need for traditional lintels over openings. Design life in excess of 60 years. As a service to clients, our technical consultants provide expertise and offer creative advice on design usage and economies of scale. 02 03
Mortarless Brick System Overview EASY TO INSTALL INTERLOCKING FACING BRICK SLIPS NovaBrik This unique mortarless brick system provides the ideal cladding solution for everything from residential housing and apartments to commercial projects and extensions. The versatility of means it lends itself equally well to timber frame, steel frame, concrete panel, conventional block wall, as well as innovative ICF systems. 's interlocking design prevents water from penetrating the wall from the outside and the mortarless construction promotes air flow in the wall cavity, thus removing any moisture coming from the inside. The water-absorption of the highstrength concrete composition is less than 5%, ensuring exceptional resistance to freeze-thaw cycles. The system is backed up with the support of a highly qualified team of manufacturing and design specialists. From design assistance to installation information, and training - stands ready to help make your project a success. 04 05 detail image
Mortarless Brick System Project Gallery 1 Olde Inish, Nether Stowey Dev., Somerset 6 Country Cream, Navan Shopping Centre, Ireland 2 Cottage Red, Basingstoke Hospital 7 Olde Inish + Basalt, Limekiln Lane, Cookstown 3 Olde Inish, Holiday Homes, Nenagh, Ireland 8 Country Cream, Navan Shopping Centre, Ireland 4 Olde Cottage + Country Cream, Dungannon 9 Basalt, West Park Shannon 5 Cottage Red, Public House, Dublin 5 1 3 4 6 7 9 06 07 2 8
Mortarless Brick System Product Information NovaBrik mortarless brick cladding system COLOURS FORMATS + FINISHES PROFILE FINISH Textured 200 x 74 x 65mm 200 is an interlocking concrete profiled brick. CLASSICO FRANCESCO DARK BROWN BASALT FINISH is manufactured with a richly textured surface which is vibrant and durable with lasting colour. Frost Resistant 74 COUNTRY CREAM SAHARA ANNADALE OLDE SUNSET OLDE RUSSETT OLDE FORGE GLENVALE OLDE INISH OLDE COTTAGE SPECIFICATION REFERENCE: NBS PLUS: F10 BRICK/BLOCK WALLING, 215 CONCRETE FACING BRICKWORK BS EN 771-3: 2011 Profiles not to scale 08 09
Mortarless Brick System Product Information NovaBrik mortarless brick cladding system STOCK INFORMATION FORMATS + FINISHES STANDARDS + PERFORMANCE FINISH Textured 200 x 74 x 65mm blocks are manufactured under license from International Inc. Their production is regularly tested to record important physical characteristics and to comply with product specific performance criteria. Product range NovaBrik Size (mm) In Stock 200 x 74 x 65 MTO* Available Colours Annadale / Basalt / Country Cream / Francesco / Glenvale / Dark Brown / Classico / Sahara / Olde Inish / Olde Sunset / Olde Forge / Olde Russett / Olde Cottage Units per pack Unit weight (kg) Weight per pack (t) Packs per 8 wheeler Pack units per lorry 640 2.1 1.3 10 16 Compressive Strength Greater than 25 N/mm 2 Manufactured to BS EN 771-3:2011 Freeze/Thaw Resistance F2 Water Absorption Less than 5% Density 2200 Kg/m 3 The above data has been obtained from independent testing. Copies of these reports can be obtained on request. *MTO made to order (minimum order size 10,000 no. bricks). Supplied on pallets. IMPACT + ABRASION MTO QUANTITIES MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATION Category Description Examples Frost Resistant Made to Order (minimum order quantities are required). Created after years of extensive research and development, is manufactured using only the finest graded aggregates and UV resistant pigments in our state-of-the-art production plant. PLANT OF MANUFACTURE (POM): Made at our Dungannon production plant. Patent no. ISO 14001 OSHAS 18001 ISO 9001 CE Marking EP0828899 Environmental Management. Occupational Health and Safety Management. Quality Management System. Download our Declaration of Performance (DOP) data at: www.ag.uk.com/cemarking B C D Readily accessible to public and others with little incentive to exercise care. Chances of accidents occurring and misuse. Accessible mainly to those with some incentive to exercise care. Some chance of accident occuring and of misuse. Only accessible, but not near a common route, to those with high incentive to exercise care. Small chance of accident occuring or of misuse. Walls adjacent to pedestrian thoroughfares or playing fields when not in category A. Walls adjacent to private open gardens. Back walls of balconies. Walls adjacent to small fenced decorative gardens with no through paths. Zone of wall up to 1.5m above pedestrian or floor level. E F Above zone of normal impacts from people but liable to impacts from thrown or kicked objects. Above zone of normal impacts from people but not liable to impacts from thrown or kicked objects. 1.5m to 6m above pedestrian or floor level in public areas. Wall surfaces at higher positions than those defined in E above. NOTES All products are manufactured from natural materials and although we strive to provide consistency of colour, variation may occur in the manufacturing process - this applies to all concrete products within the industry. It is for this reason we recommend that products are selected from at least three bales, within each delivery. The colours shown are as accurate as the printing process will allow. We recommend colours and textured are chosen from actual samples. If required, our Technical and Specification Deptartment can assist in designing bespoke colours for most projects. SUSTAINABILITY 100 SPECIFICATION REFERENCE: NBS PLUS: F10 BRICK/BLOCK WALLING, 215 CONCRETE FACING BRICKWORK BS EN 771-3: 2011 Energy Use 100% renewable Water Used 100% rain water harvesting Recyclable 100% of this product can be recycled Manufacturing Produced in the UK from locally sourced materials Non-Primary materials 50% non primary Waste Wood + Plastic: 100% recycled Carbon Footprint 16.3 Kg CO 2 / m 2 Carbon Reduction 1.7 Kg CO 2 / m 2 BREEAM A Rating (BRE # : 806210059) in accordance with the BRE Green Guide to Specification. 50% 1.7 16.3kg 10 11
Mortarless Brick System Timber Frame Suitable for use with all timberframe builds, the system is fixed to the vented and weatherproofed structure. Timber battens Joint sealing tape (if required) Timber studs Insulation Breather membrane Board NOVABRIK INSTALLATION Installation Foundation can be installed on various types of structures and works hand-in-hand with modern methods of construction: SV-starter track Timber frame construction Steel frame Concrete block walls or ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) Concrete Panel Systems Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology can be installed in all temperatures without the additional costs usually incurred with conventional masonry installations. 's dry build construction does not limit the number of courses which can be installed in a working day. also enables you to give an existing building a brand new look with minimal disruption as the product hangs on the wall, no foundation is required. Thermabrick System Suitable for use with most steel frame designs, the system can be fixed directly to the steel frame or to additional supports within the weatherproof vented cavity. Combines which is fixed directly to selected insulated panel systems. Contact AG s Technical and Specification Dept. for further details. Concrete Block ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) Ideal weatherproofed and vented external facade system for all traditional build projects. Cost effective, quick and easy to install - making a value engineered solution. The ideal solution for most commercial projects which use ICF or similar technology. s easy install and 60 years design lifespan make it the perfect solution for this type of construction. TM 12 13 Steel Frame
Mortarless Brick System Corner Details CORNER DETAILS Raised Corner Detail Easy to install raised corner detail fixed to the external track system. Flush Corner Detail Standard flush detail interlocked into system using corner brick detail. Profiled Corner Detail Ideal value engineered solution for most commercial projects. The unique internal detail is the result of an easily installed treated powder coated, galvanised metal trim - available in a full range of colours. Raised Quoin Detail Manufactured large quoin detail in natural or reconstituted granite finish. Specification Services Our Technical Department is here to help we pride ourselves in providing an unmatched level of support to make sure that all our customers get the best advice and the best possible solution for their projects. For technical advice please contact our Specifications Department. 14 15
SPECIFICATION GUIDE NovaBrik mortarless brick system Ireland 64 Old Moy Road Dungannon BT71 6PU T +44 (0) 28 8778 8112 E specifications@ag.uk.com SPECIFICATION GUIDE Mortarless Brick System Great Britain 4 Marlin Office Village 1250 Chester Road Castle Vale Birmingham B35 7AZ T +44 (0) 121 747 0202