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Eurobrick launch new ecommerce website

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Visit the Eurobrick website

Leading brick slip cladding company Eurobrick are proud to announce the launch of their brand new website, which includes a new ecommerce facility to buy brick slips and accessories online – www.eurobrick.co.uk.

 

Buy online

Customers can now buy brick slips from both of Eurobrick’s colour ranges, Britannia and Classic, through their online shop, along with their range of cement adhesives and pointing mortars and accessories to help with installation.

 

Product calculator

Eurobrick have also created a product calculator to give customers a guide on what quantities they will need for a project. You can find this on the new product pages, which also provide technical specifications on each product and images of brick slips in situ to provide an idea of the finished appearance.

Eurobrick also offer a number of stone and bespoke products which can be ordered by telephone or email. Please call 0117 971 7117 or email info@eurobrick.co.uk to order these products.

 

Free samples

As the materials used in the manufacture of brick slips and pointing mortar are from natural sources, variations can occur. Eurobrick always recommend you see a sample before ordering. You can order up to three free samples of brick slip colours and the mortar sample pack through the website, just pay post and packaging.

 

You can still order over the phone
Eurobrick still welcome enquiries over the phone and by email, especially for larger or more complicated projects or where one of their cladding systems is required.

Eurobrick’s cladding systems ; X-Clad, P-Clad, V-Clad and I-Clad are not available to order online, due to the nature of how these systems are specified, calculated and ordered. The website provides comprehensive information about Eurobrick’s systems which have been developed to suit different applications. In the downloads section, you can also find a range of typical detail drawings for each system, BIM information and Installation Instructions.

There are a number of ways you can contact Eurobrick to discuss your project requirements. If you require an estimate you can now fill out either a budget estimate form, for some indicative costs before you confirm the details later, or you ask for a more detailed estimate specific to your project requirements. Alternatively, you can simply complete the contact form, send an email to info@eurobrick.co.uk or telephone 0117 971 7117.

 

Nationwide delivery

Eurobrick deliver nationwide, with delivery options available at the checkout. If there is not a delivery option that suits, just get in touch and their helpful team will find a solution. Please remember that stock levels and lead times can vary, so it is important to plan ahead and call 0117 971 7117 for the latest stock information.

 

What else is new?

If you need an installer, the section to find an approved installer includes expanded information such as specialisms and experience as well as links to projects they have been involved with.

Plus, the case studies have been updated to better showcase what Eurobrick systems and products can help you achieve.

 

Seen it? Let Eurobrick know what you think…

Eurobrick hope you will find their new website easy to navigate and that it provides everything you need. If you have any feedback, good or bad, please let them know. While they have made every effort to provide a positive experience for visitors to their website, they appreciate that sometimes there might be glitches. To feedback please 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.

Meeting UK energy efficiency targets with Eurobrick

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The BBC recently reported that nearly two thirds of UK homes fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets, with more than 12 million homes falling below the C grade on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

Due to the amount of older housing stock in the UK, built before 1990, experts say retrofit measures are needed to address the situation if we are to meet the 2050 net zero carbon target, which was made law in June 2019.

There are many UK companies that can help with retrofit solutions, providing a number of different cladding options. However, much of the UK’s older housing stock is traditionally brick built and while rendered options can be a solution, it is not always desirable. A brick finish is synonymous with British housing, and is often the preference of many if not a requirement for local planning.

Eurobrick has been leading the retrofit brick slip cladding market for 30 years. They offer two external wall insulation systems – X-Clad and V-Clad. The backer panels used for both these systems are excellent insulators and have proven to save energy and reduce heating bills. Both panels have a BRE Green Guide Rating of A and can be supplied in a range of thicknesses up to 100mm to help meet the energy saving targets of a project. X-Clad has been independently certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) and is LABC (Local Authority Building Control) registered.

These systems can include a brick or stone finish and can be retrofitted directly to an existing masonry wall. Eurobrick provide a wide range of finishes, as well as mortar and tools to help with application and are able to offer advice on choosing or sourcing the right brick slips for your project.

Before and After image
Thermal images
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Before installation of Eurobrick’s X-Clad system

This 1930’s house in Wilford, Nottingham, is a good example of much of the housing stock in the UK. With solid brick walls it was poorly insulated and, as you can see from the thermal images, it was losing a significant amount of heat through the walls.

After installation of Eurobrick’s X-Clad system, using a majority of 75mm thickness insulation panels, you can see a definite improvement in the heat loss. The owners of the house reported that they benefitted from reducing their energy bills by one third following the installation, as well as reducing condensation significantly and providing an overall improved living environment.

 

 

After installation of Eurobrick's X-clad system
After installation of Eurobrick’s X-clad system

The homeowners chose Rustic Red Charcoal multi with a detail band of Smooth Anthracite, from Eurobrick’s Britannia Range and the brickwork was pointed using a mid grey mortar. They were thrilled with the energy saving results, the fact that they were able to live in the house as normal while the work was carried out, and that following a property valuation, the rejuvenated exterior had added kerb appeal and value to the property too.

Brick slip cladding provides an excellent solution to help UK homes meet energy efficiency targets as well as providing a facelift for some of the country’s aging housing stock.