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A-Clad: The complete non-combustible brick slip rainscreen system

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Since 1990, Eurobrick Systems has specialised in brick slip cladding in the UK. Last year, they launched A-Clad, a non-combustible brick slip rainscreen system that is fully fire-tested and achieves A1 rating for reaction to fire.

As regulatory requirements have changed, demand has grown for cladding systems that provide demonstrable fire performance without compromising on design or construction.

A-Clad has been developed to meet these requirements, combining robust safety credentials with the flexibility needed for a wide range of building types. The system has undergone rigorous fire and mechanical testing and is now being specified across different sectors.

“A-Clad has been designed to give specifiers confidence,” says Richard Haines, Director of Eurobrick. “It’s the complete system that has been comprehensively tested to ensure safety and performance. This full system testing is fundamental to providing peace of mind and is what sets A-Clad apart from other systems.”

The rigorous testing ensures that A-Clad performs not only in terms of fire safety, but also durability and long-term resilience. With safety and compliance at the forefront of specification decisions, A-Clad provides a robust solution that can be specified with confidence.

A complete system backed by technical expertise

A-Clad is supplied as a complete system, backed by Eurobrick’s in-house estimating and technical team, who brings over four decades of experience in cladding systems. They can provide:

  • Detailed design reviews to identify practical or cost-efficiency issues early on
  • Comprehensive take-offs and accurate estimates
  • Ongoing technical guidance throughout the design and build process
  • Use of Eurobrick Approved Installers to ensure correct installation, or…
  • Dedicated A-Clad installer training delivered by Eurobrick’s technical specialists

This level of technical support is often critical in reducing costly design revisions, avoiding unnecessary on-site delays and supporting smooth project delivery. Eurobrick work closely with architects, contractors and installers from early design and specification stages right through to completion.

Designed for a wide range of applications

A-Clad is part of Eurobrick’s established portfolio of brick slip systems and is suitable for all applications, including new build and refurbishment projects. The system is currently being specified on projects within the residential, education and public sector, including apartment buildings, student accommodation schemes, and operational buildings such as police stations. It has also been selected for technically demanding applications, including lift shafts, where performance and compliance are critical.

This breadth of use demonstrates the versatility of A-Clad and its ability to meet both regulatory and design requirements across different building types. Eurobrick looks forward to sharing further details of completed A-Clad projects in the near future.

Technical documentation and training

Full A-Clad system specifications, technical literature, installation guidance and training information are available on the Eurobrick website at www.eurobrick.co.uk. Installer training is a prerequisite for the A-Clad system and can be arranged directly with Eurobrick’s technical team by emailing info@eurobrick.co.uk.

Eurobrick’s technical expertise delivers precision finish for McDonald’s Buxton

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Eurobrick Systems recently supplied its X-Clad cladding system together with specially sourced stone slips for a new McDonald’s restaurant in Buxton, working closely with long-term client A.E.P. (Modular Construction) Limited to achieve a high-quality finish on a complex and technically demanding project.

Although the completed building appears simple at first glance, the design featured multiple stone sizes and detail bands running around the structure, demanding meticulous estimating and layout planning and design input to ensure perfect alignment of the components.

Eurobrick’s 25mm X-Clad system was installed onto sheathing board, providing a robust, insulated backing for the stone finishes. In total, Eurobrick supplied 419m² of cladding, with the stone sourced to complement the local architecture and meet planning conditions.

The finish included two types of stone slips and additional stone features:

  • Dunhouse Buff Pitched face stone – this is a natural quarried stone. Eurobrick’s technical team visited the quarry to confirm specifications and around356m² was supplied.
  • Dunhouse Buff Ashlar stone – natural stone used for false window infill panels, totalling14m².
  • Procter Cast Stone Ashlar (Bathstone colour) – a manufactured stone used for perimeter feature bands, totalling approximately50m².

The project included a number of architectural feature details in Procter Cast Stone Bathstone finish, including lintels and cills for windows and false windows, a cornice detail around the building perimeter, and coping to the top of the main structure, corral area and boundary walls. Eurobrick also supplied a large cast surround for the main entrance, which was built in seven sections.

Stone slips were delivered elevation by elevation to co-ordinate with the build schedule. The bespoke production process at the quarry required careful planning to ensure the correct materials were available on site when needed. To achieve precise alignment, the design incorporated five different corner types, helping to avoid small cut pieces around window openings and ensuring a clean, consistent finish.

James Ball from the technical team at Eurobrick said:

“On the face of it, the building looks simple, but it was anything but. It required detailed day to day management liaising regularly with A.E.P., the installers on site and the quarry. Natural, quarried stone is an expensive material and it had to be right!”

Eurobrick has worked with A.E.P. for more than 25 years, providing high-quality brick and stone slip systems for modular construction projects across the UK.

Mark Lawrence, Director at A.E.P. (Modular Construction) commented:

“Eurobrick have been trusted suppliers for many, many years. Their products are good quality and they always provide excellent service. Eurobrick’s technical team went above and beyond in estimating, overseeing the production of the stone slips and closely managing delivery schedules to ensure the right materials arrived when needed. Buxton was a complex project and Eurobrick’s attention to detail contributed in no small part to its successful completion. The new restaurant looks terrific, and we and our clients are delighted.”

Eurobrick has been supplying McDonald’s various contractors for over 30 years and remain at the forefront of the UK’s brick and stone slip cladding industry. Its systems — including X-Clad, A-Clad, P-Clad, and I-Clad — are widely used across modular, retail, education, and residential sectors. Renowned for quality, service, and technical expertise, Eurobrick continues to deliver innovative cladding solutions that combine traditional aesthetics with modern efficiency.

For more information on Eurobrick systems and products please visit their website at www.eurobrick.co.uk, email info@eurobrick.co.uk or call 0117 971 7117

Simplifying hospital projects with Eurobrick

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In busy hospital environments, expansion projects and building works must be planned in meticulous detail to minimise disruption to day-to-day operations. Fast-track building methods are frequently used and, during this process, selecting an appropriate rainscreen cladding system is very important to ensure the successful function of the building and the design aesthetic.

Leading specialist Eurobrick Systems has been distributing its proprietary brick and stone slip cladding for over 30 years and has supplied many hospital expansion projects where budgets, space and time are limited.

THE RIGHT FIT
Eurobrick is an obvious choice for these types of projects, offering different systems to suit different applications, all of which are tried and tested and can be specified with confidence. This is backed up by Eurobrick’s team of experienced estimators who take the time to ensure the most suitable system is chosen to fit the specific requirements of the job. Eurobrick offers technical advice at every stage of the specification process, from estimating, and ordering to installation and any ongoing support.

FLEXIBLE
Supply schedules can be tailored to meet contractors’ work programmes and can take into account on-site conditions such as storage limitations. This was particularly important at Leicester Royal Infirmary for example, where a restrictive site situated at a busy roadside with a limited storage area, meant the P-Clad rainscreen system materials for a two-storey extension to the Congenital Heart Centre, needed to be delivered in phases, as and when required. Eurobrick worked closely with the contractor, Industrial Contracting Services to achieve this.

SPEEDY SOLUTIONS

Eurobrick’s cladding systems are lightweight and fast to install making them a good option for contractors’ working to meet challenging deadlines. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital had this experience, where a new state-of-the-art 4300m² ward development was delivered in a compressed timeframe of just 1 year (instead of the expected 3 years) using factory-built modular construction. As Eurobrick can be off the critical path, the systems could be installed on-site without affecting the activities of other trades. These brick slip systems are also suitable for off-site installation and are robust enough to be transported to site and craned into position.

ON OR OFF-SITE

Versatile, yet simple, Eurobrick is suitable for modular and new build projects offering a fast track to a real brick finish that is low maintenance and will weather like traditional brickwork. The award-winning new Wellbeing Hub at University Hospital Southampton is a 20 modular bay building which was finished on-site using Eurobrick’s X-Clad EWI system with extruded brick slips from their Britannia colour range.

Hospital projects can present a plethora of challenges to the NHS, its architects and contractors, who need creative solutions that keep projects on time and on budget. Reliability, versatility, robustness and speed are key considerations in the decision-making process.

If you would like to discuss a project with Eurobrick you can take a look at their website at www.eurobrick.co.uk, call 0117 971 7117 or email info@eurobrick.co.uk.

EUROBRICK – BRICKS WITH BENEFITS

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There are many cladding finishes on the market, but the warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite. The benefits of brick slip cladding mean it has grown in popularity over the years, something which Eurobrick Systems can attest to as the first company to introduce brick slip cladding to the UK over 30 years ago. They have seen first-hand how the market for brick slips and brick slip cladding systems has grown, supplying a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, public sector, education, leisure and hospitality projects throughout the UK. Over the last 30 years Eurobrick have developed their systems to meet changing demands, and currently have four different systems with a range of benefits.

X-CLAD – INSULATED

The original system, X-Clad, combines the benefits of thermal insulation with brick slips and has a lightweight, slim profile. Suitable for external installations up to 11m high on residential (including dormitories, hospital wards, hotels etc) and up to 18m on commercial (offices, retail etc), X-Clad is ideal for new build, modular or retrofit projects. It can be supplied with a backer panel thickness to provide 17-100mm of insulation and has an installed weight starting from just 36kg/m2. X-Clad can be fixed to most substrates including masonry, concrete, timber or light gauge steel framed walls, SIPS and ICF, with or without a drainable cavity and can be retrofitted without additional foundations or groundworks. As well as transforming the appearance of a property, it will help save energy, reduce bills and carbon emissions and improve the interior living conditions of older properties.

View project: Renovation at the Cotton Exchange. 

P-CLAD – RAINSCREEN

P-Clad provides an external rainscreen and is designed to be fixed directly to battens or bracket and rail systems, ideal for modular construction and new builds constructed with a steel frame substrate. The total system depth starts from just 25mm with an installed system weight from 53kg/m2. P-Clad is suitable for installations up to 11m high on residential (including dormitories, hospital wards, hotels etc) and up to 18m on commercial (offices, retail etc).

View project: Rainscreen at Godiva Place.

I-CLAD – INTERIORS

I-Clad was developed specifically for interiors with a slimline system profile starting from just 28mm which can help to minimise loss of valuable interior space when adding a real brick finish. It can be fixed to battens or timber/light gauge steel stud walling systems and has a system weight from 45kg/m2.  Popular with retail and hospitality, I-Clad is suitable for commercial and domestic interiors.

View project: Loft Style interiors at The Hoxton. 

V-CLAD – RETROFIT

Ideal for small renovation projects, V-Clad is Eurobrick’s economy system. It has a system depth starting from 35mm. It can be fixed to masonry, concrete, sheathed timber or light gauge steel framed walls, SIPS and ICF. V-Clad is lightweight, with a system weight from 32kg/m2, and is easy to handle and fast to fix.

Once installed, Eurobrick’s systems are virtually indistinguishable from traditional brickwork, providing a low maintenance, durable brick finish. To find out more, please visit www.eurobrick.co.uk or you can discuss your project requirements in more detail and speak to Eurobrick’s technical team by calling 0117 971 7117.