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Project	Sainsburys Store, Bittercote Drive, Bonehill, Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK
Contractors	North Hants Roofing Ltd.
Requirements	Traditional brick finish, fast completion and minimal site disruption.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad fixed insitu to face of composite cladding substrate on site.

This project was a large extension to an existing store. The building works took place over a 4 month period, during which time the supermarket continued trading. It was therefore essential that the extension was constructed as quickly as possible keeping on site disruption to a minimum. The contractors North Hants Roofing, fitted Eurobrick System’s cladding to the shell of the new building. The area to be clad was around 450m². The thinnest 17mm thick backer panel was used together with Baggeridge Sienna Red Multi brick slips. The brick colour was chosen as it was a match to the original building and it was important that a contiguous finish was achieved between old and new.

 

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Project	Tesco Uttoxeter, UK
Contractors	Thermaliner Insulation Systems Ltd. (TIS)
Requirements	Traditional brick finish, fast completion and minimal site disruption.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad supplied as modular wall format.

When Tesco build a new store they need everything to run smoothly on site with the fastest possible completion time - after all, every day the store is closed the company is missing out on £250,000 worth of potential takings!

Little wonder then, when it came to their branch in Uttoxeter, a modular version of Eurobrick was first choice.

To achieve the look of traditional brickwork and the fast site turnaround, TIS utilised factory finished Eurobrick panels in conjunction with the existing steel frame and a brick stall riser. The modular approach combined with the fast finish time of Eurobrick enabled work to be carried out at breakneck speed.

All wall panels and cappings and corners were factory finished and then delivered to site. With strategically placed slips being left off, all panels could be \\\'invisibly\\\' bolted to the superstructure. This approach allowed a team of three to install over 200 square metres of brickwork per day.

Project	Timberland, Bluewater
Contractors	Mica Projects
Requirements	Space saving, traditional brick effect for interior use
Solution	Eurobrick I-Clad

"Why use real brick when Eurobrick looks just as good, saves space and is much quicker to fit?"

Timberland used the Eurobrick brick cladding system to decorate their Bluewater store in traditional old brick style.

The American based company is a leading retailer of outdoor footwear and clothing and all their stores incorporate design styling which gives a historic/rustic, outdoors feel. There are 8 Timberland stores in the UK at present, and this was the first one to be fully decorated inside and out using Eurobrick. The Timberland concession in Harrods also has a Eurobrick 'heritage' wall which is used for display purposes.

Two types of Eurobrick were used in this project. A conventional looking red brick, called Red multi brick, was used on the interior and an antique looking brick - called Yorkshire brick, Flemish blend, was used on the exterior. This is in fact made from slices cut from genuine clay bricks.

The market leading Eurobrick system utilises kiln fired brick slips. These are adhered to a styrene or plasterboard backing panel and placed into channel guides which keep the lines straight. They are then finished with mortar in the conventional way. Insulated backing panels can also be used which provides the same or better thermal performance as a cavity wall with all the consequent savings implied on everything from foundations to lintels.

"Using Eurobrick is twice as fast as laying real brick, and is much less labour intensive. Timberland are thrilled with the result and would be happy to use Eurobrick again in future stores."

Carl Grenander, Projects Surveyor for Mica Projects

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Project	Arun Vale Infants School, Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK
Contractors	Underwood Construction Ltd, Commercial House, Fontwell Avenue, Eastergate, Chichester, W. Sussex PO20 3RY
Requirements	Improve insulation and replace tile hanging with a durable finish to match traditional brick on existing building.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad fixed to plywood sheathing over existing frame construction.

Eurobrick Systems became involved with the school in 2007 during the first phase of an extensive refurbishment project of 1970’s Hauser style classroom buildings. Over time the exterior panels had aged and deteriorated and needed to be renewed. A replacement cladding was sought. It needed to be durable, low maintenance and quick to install with minimal disruption as the work was to be carried out during the summer holidays. EBS was identified as meeting all these criteria.

Underwood Construction were appointed to replace all glazing panels and to remove the external hanging tile cladding and prepare the substrate before approved Eurobrick Installers, Close Tredgett Partnership, arrived to clad the first phase of the scheme. The first phase totalled circa 60m² and comprised our thinnest 17mm backer panel being fixed to a plywood substrate and then faced with London Multi Buff brick slips from the Britannia Range. Our sandstone colour mortar was used for the pointing.

The Arunvale School and the education authority were so pleased with the end result, that when phase 2 was planned they had no hesitation in asking us to supply the cladding system again.

The 2009 refurbishment project totalled circa 165m² of cladding. The refurbishment was again undertaken by Underwood Construction with Close Tredgett carrying out the cladding installation. In order to achieve a contiguous look, the same London Multi Buff brick slips and mortar were used.

Project	Hall of Residence, Hughes Hall, Mortimer Road, Cambridge, UK
Consultants	Bidwells, Architects,Trumpington Road Cambridge.
Requirements	Stack bonded brick finish, fast completion with lightweight cladding on framed construction to minimise structure.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad fixed insitu on site.

Installers: N B Stonecraft (now Stonecraft Ltd)

This project was the construction of a new, hall of residence for Hughes Hall, Cambridge. The architects, Bidwells, designed the building to be mainly traditional construction. However at the rear there was a long curved elevation with a cantilevered section projecting out at first and second floor level. Due to weight restrictions, the cantilevered section could not be built traditionally. A light weight cladding system was required. In addition, the architects wanted a continuous finish with the remainder of the building which was brick. As specialists in brick slip cladding systems, we were the logical choice. We supplied our X-Clad system which was installed by approved installers, Stonecraft Ltd. The backer panel was faced with specially cut Leicester Red brick slips.

 

 

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Project	Hughes Hall, Mortimer Road, Cambridge, UK.
Consultants	Bidwells Architects, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, UK.
Requirements	Stack bonded brick finish with high insulation value and low maintenance for fast installation on timber frame.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad installed insitu.

Project Date:   Feb 2009        

Having previously used Eurobrick Systems to great effect on another project at Hughes Hall in 2004, when architects, Bidwells, were instructed to design the new Learning Resources Centre, they decided that EBS was the ideal cladding to realise the required look and finish.

Cambridge is a beautiful city, full of ancient landmark properties. It was essential that the chosen bricks complemented the existing surrounding buildings. Westley Red Stock and Nori Best Red bricks were specially cut for the project.

One of our approved installers, the Close Tredgett Partnership carried out the installation. The building was a two storey, timber frame structure with a mono pitched roof. The nett area to be clad was in the order of 175m². The bricks slips were arranged in stack bond with contrasting soldier course, as well as a small section of half bond. A light sandstone mortar was used for the pointing to provide a contrast with the red bricks.

 As with traditional masonry, the cladding will require little maintenance and has a lifespan in excess of 30 years. The completed Learning Resources Centre is a striking building and will remain this way for a many years to come.

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Project	New Sports Hall, Whitchurch High School, Whitchurch, Cardiff, South Wales, U.K.
Contractors	Kestral Building Services Limited, Burton on Trent, U.K.
Requirements	External brick facing to a new modular structure.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad fixed to existing insulated wall panels on frame construction.

Date of Installation: May/June 2007

This was the construction of a new sports hall at Whitchurch High School. The modular structure did not require additional insulation and therefore our 17.5mm backer panel was used together with around 200m² of Red Dragwire 401 brick slips from the Britannia Range. The exterior was a mix of brick and timber cladding which created an attractive, but highly durable finish to a utilitarian building.

 

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Project	Bagnall Morris Waste Management, Trafford Park, Manchester, UK.
Contractors	G.P. Atkin Construction Limited
Requirements	Traditional brick finish, fast completion on modular construction and minimal site disruption.
Solution	Eurobrick 25mm thick X-Clad factory fixed to contractors sheathing.

Date: March 2010

This project involved supplying our X-Clad System in order to clad the ground floor of a new build, modular office. The modular building was transported to site, where the contractors GP Atkin Construction, who had already carried out the groundworks, sited and finished the building. The area requiring our brick slip cladding totalled some 100m². Our 25mm backer panel was used together with Smooth Red Multi 303 brick slips. Our Natural colour mortar was used for the pointing.

 

Project	Jury's Inn Hotel, Broad Street, Birmingham, UK
Contractors	Esprit UK Limited, Esprit House, Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 BAA
Requirements	Traditional stone, fast completion and minimal site disruption.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad installed insitu for Bradstone slips..

This project involved the interior fit out of circa 20m² of a seating area in Jury’s Inn Hotel at Broad Street, Birmingham. The client wanted a stone finish to the wall. By using Eurobrick Systems’ stone slip cladding, the desired look was quickly and easily achieved. One of the advantages of using our system was that installation was much faster than building a traditional masonry wall. Time on site was reduced and installation disruption and mess was kept to a minimum. The slips are thin, so compared with stone blocks internal floor space reduction is minimal.

In order to accommodate the larger stone slips, the contractors cut sections of the ribs from the 17.5mm backer panel. The rib skin is vacuum formed polystyrene, which means it can be cut easily with a stanley knife. The ribs can be removed as required without damaging the panel beneath.

For this project, Bradstone rough dressed Iron Ham stone slips were used and were pointed with our Europoint sandstone colour mortar.

 

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Project	Retail Outlet - Warehouse, Various Shopfitting Locations
Contractors	Various
Requirements	Traditional brick finish, fast completion, minimal thickness, clean installation and minimum site disruption.
Solution	Eurobrick I-Clad installed insitu and modular.

Eurobrick Systems’ brick slip cladding has proved popular with interior designers specifying finishes for national retail chains. They recognise the benefits of the slim profile and low weight as well as the simplicity and cleanliness of installation. The wide range of brick finishes available, along with various mortar colours, allows a range of interior styles to be achieved.

Warehouse has opened a number of outlets in prime retail locations across UK and Ireland. The designers use a pallet of finishes to achieve a carefully crafted style. Eurobrick’s Classic Range brick slips, including Old English, Whitby Red and St Ives Cream Rustica, have been an integral part of this style having been installed in twelve separate stores. The area supplied to date stands at 720m2.

The system has been installed for Warehouse by their shopfit suppliers. These companies have benefited from the flexible and responsive approach taken by Eurobrick to suit the fast pace of retail fit-out.

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Project	Benton Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, UK.
Contractors	DIY Self Build
Requirements	Traditional brick finish with insulation, simple installation, fast completion and minimal site disruption.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad supplied as component materials for installation at Ground Floor level to BISF House.

This was a DIY project carried out in 2008. Our customer installed our X-Clad system to his father’s house. The house was a 1960s ex local authority BISF semi detached property. The original external finish was aged and needed overhauling. In addition the house had no wall insulation.

The owner opted for Eurobrick on the ground floor and with an insulated render on the first floor.

The 50mm thick insulating backer panel was fixed to the exterior of the house using mechanical fixings.   Antique Red Multi brick slips from the Britannia Range were bonded to the panel using our one part polyurethane adhesive.  The brick slips are then pointed to create a traditional looking , weatherproof masonry finish. The After photographs show how the appearance of the house has been greatly improved.

Our customer reported that “The Eurobrick system looks fantastic… and the insulation value is good too”. He was so impressed he has since gone on to install it on another house.

 

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Project	Private Residence, Digwell, Hertfordshire, UK
Consultants	Sanya Polescuk Architects, London
Requirements	Overclad of existing masonry and matching finish to timber frame extension.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad installed insitu.

Approved Installer: A.J. Hunter Building Contractors Ltd, Peterborough

This project involved a small bungalow, constructed with an unattractive yellow brick, which was situated on a good sized plot. The owners decided to extend the property. Sanya Polescuk Architects designed a substantial 2 storey extension to be built at one end of the bungalow. The extension was timber frame construction. The owners did not like the yellow bricks used in the original bungalow and they decided to take the opportunity the building works presented of cladding the entire house, old and new, with Eurobrick’s X-Clad system. Approved installers, AJ Hunter Building Contractors Ltd undertook the installation work. Additional insulation was not needed to either the existing house or the new build section so our thinnest 17mm panel was used. The panel was faced with a Pastorale brick slips which is a cut brick from the Classic Range. By cladding the entire house the owners were able to choose a brick type they really loved and create a consistent finish. The house was completely transformed and the owners were delighted with the results.

 

Project	Edith Grove, London
Contractors	Sandoran Ltd
Requirements	Total area of 125m2
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad: 25mm insulation backer panels with 20mm Ockley Smeed Dean Antique London stock bricks.

“Eurobrick is indistinguishable from traditional brick”, Developer, Edith Grove, London

Whilst there is much talk about developing brown field sites for housing, the most viable prospect for builders working in the housing market is to redevelop existing old properties. It means there is an infrastructure already in place and the land is uncontaminated by industrial waste. By retaining the original façade the street scene is maintained and local conservationists are satisfied. In addition, a further benefit is gained by the fact that this work is zero rated for VAT.

One company in the forefront of such work is London Heritage Partnerships who have patented a timber frame construction system which adds further advantages by utilising energy saving construction methods.

Their architect Eddie Church has worked on a wide range of social housing but has recently completed a prestigious project in Chelsea on high value residential property. This project was also notable for its use of Eurobrick insulated brick slips. After a short training period Eurobrick was being installed at a rate of 10m2 per man/day.

"By using Eurobrick as a facing to our timber frame construction we gained two distinct advantages, Firstly, we were not subject to the rather volatile nature of the bricklaying trade and secondly, we gained valuable interior floor space. The Eurobrick system is very easy to install and can be undertaken by tilers or plasterers. Using timber frame construction the required U values are already obtained and with Eurobrick's further layer of insulation there is no need to leave a cavity. As brick slips are thinner than ordinary bricks you end up with a building skin which is 70% less than traditional methods, but which still achieves an NHER rating of 9-10. By following the original building line this method gains additional interior square footage." Eddie Church, Architect, London Heritage Partnerships

"We are always looking for new and improved methods of construction", says Ray Brennan. "This product has NHBC approvals and fulfills every need. It looks very good and I shall be using Eurobrick on further projects in London." Ray Brennan, Sandoran Ltd

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Project	Private Residence, Huntington, York, YO32, UK
Approved Installer	Close Tredgett Partnership, Howden, Yorkshire.
Requirements	Overclad of existing masonry to insulate and harmonise exterior finish.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad with 75mm insulation, installed insitu.

   

 

 

This project involved a charming 200 year old period home, originally built with 9 inch solid brickwork walls faced with 2 inch traditional bricks. With age the walls had become porous requiring silicon waterproofing treatment every 2 years or so to reduce water penetration. In addition, the poor insulation performance of the structure rendered certain rooms unusable during the winter months.

 

During extension works, the owners took the opportunity to upgrade the external walls to improve the insulation and weatherproofing and to harmonise the external wall finish of the existing building with the new construction.

 

Eurobrick’s X-CLAD system provided the ideal solution with its range of benefits, it solved the problems with the original house:

 

 

Improved external appearance and the integration of original cottage with new extension.

Improved insulation, reducing energy consumption, heating bills and carbon emissions.

Improved weather resistance of exterior, low maintenance cladding system.

 

The owner selected a mixed blend of three colours from the Classic Range of brick slips; Pastorale, Old English and Baroque, to achieve the handmade rustic effect desired. The slips were fixed to our 75mm panel insulated backer panel.

 

The owner was extremely pleased by finished result: “The Eurobrick system enabled us to use all rooms in the house. Previously some were just too cold. We are delighted with the look”

 

X-Clad solved the damp and water penetration problems and the whole house is now warm and usable during the winter.

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Project	Olivier Close, Salisbury Wiltshire, UK.
Contractors	DIY Self build installation
Requirements	Insulated brick finish to cover new block built extension and existing house.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad installed insitu over rendered existing house and block built extension.

This was a typical post war, ex-Local Authority semi detached house. It was constructed out of concrete panels with a rough render finish. Cold air bridged the join between the panels and as with many of houses built without a cavity, it had no wall insulation. Needless to say, the house was very cold in the winter.

The owners had built a small single storey extension. They decided to over clad the whole building in order to, first and foremost, insulate the house and secondly, provide a consistent finish. It was essential that the chosen cladding system was quick and easy to install as the owners intended to do the work themselves. Having researched what external wall insulation systems are available on the market, they chose Eurobrick’s X-Clad system.

In order to provide 75mm of insulation, 50 and 25mm backer panel were put together. The owners chose Autumn Leaves brick slips from the Britannia Range and Eurobrick’s coloured sandstone mortar.

Totalling some 85m², the owner with the help of his son and a friend, installed the system over the course of about 10 weekends during late summer 2009. He reported that he found the system to be “straight forward and extremely easy to use” and that “as an amateur”, he found it “flexible and forgiving”. The simplicity of our system made it easy to overcome any problems or errors. The owner is very pleased with the end result. The house is now very quick to heat, stays warmer for much longer and the external appearance has been transformed.

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Project	Pools House, Ludlow, Shropshire, UK
Contractor	Close Tredgett Partnership (Approved Installer)
Requirements	To solve the problem of water penetration through porous rendered walls.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad installed insitu direct to face of masonry backer walls.

The owners of this house, situated near Ludlow, Shropshire, had for some time been struggling with severe wind driven water ingress to two of its elevations. In an attempt to rectify the problem the walls were originally faced with tiles and when this failed to stop the water penetrating, a rough render was applied. Still the problem persisted and the owners decided that the only effective solution was to over clad the walls. This would not only provide a weatherproof screen but would also improve the aesthetics of the house.

The end result speaks for itself; the house is dry and the appearance rejuvenated.

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Project	Private Residence at Newbury, Berkshire, U.K.
Contractors	House Owners appointed Building Contractor.
Requirements	Overclad of multi-finished masonry to match new extension works.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad fixed direct to masonry and slips matched to full bricks used for extension works.

Date of installation: April/May 2008

The owner of this detached house in Newbury was having a 55m² extension built and wanted a consistent finish with the existing building. The house already had a mix of finishes including painted render and stone. The extension was to be constructed traditionally and it was therefore decided that the best solution would be to overclad the original house using the same brick type as was being used to build the extension. Eurobrick supplied both the brick slip cladding system and the whole bricks required for the new build. The owner chose the Pastorale brick from our Classic Range. The area to be clad totalled 33m² and our 17mm panel was used. The system was installed by the owner’s builder who also built the extension.

As can be seen, the finished house is very attractive and the owner is delighted with the end result.

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Project	Timber Frame Renovation, Staxton, Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK
Contractor	DIY installation by House Owner
Requirements	Replacement of existing painted wall cladding of timber framed bungalow to improve appearance & thermal insulation and reduce maintenance.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad 50mm system installed insitu.

 

This project involved a timber framed bungalow which required the complete renewal of the original cladding.

The Owner carried out the work himself. The old cladding was stripped away and some timbers were replaced prior to a new plywood sheath being fixed to the frame and then covered with a membrane. Our system was then installed, using the 50mm panel to provide additional insulation to the house. The cladding was faced with Pastorale brick slips from Classic Range with Staffordshire Blue brick slip detailing.

The owner said “We must have looked at every system on the market. After a lot of research we decided on Eurobrick Systems. The end result looks really good and is to a high standard.”

 

Project	Private Residence, Yate, South Goucestershire, UK
EBS Approved Installer	Close Tredgett Partnership, Howden, Yorkshire, UK.
Requirements	Overclad of existing masonry to seal porous wall and improve insulation.
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad installed insitu.

Sealing Out The Weather

Date of Installation: January 2009

This installation involved a typical semi detached developer house built in the 1970s. Although the house was cavity wall construction, the property suffered from severe water penetration through its gable end wall which is in an exposed West facing position. The result of this was damp interior wall surfaces, condensation problems and mould growth to the wall areas of built in wardrobes on the first floor.

The house owner opted for Eurobrick System’s X-Clad insulated external cladding, as this would prevent water penetration and greatly improve the thermal performance of the problem wall.

A Eurobrick Systems approved installer carried out the work. Because additional insulation was required, 75 mm panel was fixed direct to the existing masonry wall. The panel was then faced with Autumn Leaves, an extruded brick slip from the Britannia range.

The gable end wall is now protected from the elements and there have been no further damp or condensation issues. As the original render has been replaced with brick, future maintenance has been virtually eliminated. With the extra insulation, the house is now significantly warmer, and has reduced both fuel bills and carbon emissions. Eurobrick has successfully fulfilled all the homeowner’s requirements.

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Project	Worple Road, London
Contractors	London Heritage Partnerships
Requirements	Space saving exterior cladding to match existing brickwork
Solution	Eurobrick X-Clad prefabricated panels

44, Worple Road, Wimbledon is a development of six luxury houses, each a mere 12 feet wide. Priced at over a third of a million pounds each, Eddie Church recognised the importance of making the most out of the available space and knew the only answer was to use Eurobrick.

Adopting the light-weight insulated clay brick cladding system meant that cantilevers could be used, to provide added depth to the front of each house - a feature that would be impossible using traditional brick. Eurobrick panels were made on site and bolted into place.

The terraced parapets and chimney stacks were also covered in specially cut London Stock Slips to match exactly the colour and texture of the existing brickwork, and complement the existing houses in the road.

The project was completed in under ten months by a workforce of semi-skilled labour, who after a short training programme installed over 10m2, of Eurobrick per man each day.

"The future is leaning towards prefabricated products. Eurobrick is a shining example of how we can improve productivity and environmental standards in the building industry." Eddie Church, London Heritage Partnerships.