Improving insulation in buildings with solid walls
The proven external wall insulation system
first to achieve BBA accreditation
with a real brick finish and the
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What is BrickShield ?
Ideal for upgrading the thermal efficiency of buildings with solid walls
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BrickShield is an external wall insulation system that uses a highly durable and unique Rockwool insulation board and real brick slips. Available in almost any brick finish, BrickShield® allows a building to be thermally upgraded whilst remaining in keeping with the existing streetscape. There are an estimated 7 million homes in the UK that are of solid wall construction. Although many are thermally inefficient, they still provide attractive living environments for many people. Approximately 40% of all energy can be lost through poorly insulated walls. BrickShield® externally
upgrades the building, with minimal disruption to the inhabitants and extends the useful life of the building. Using BrickShield® can eliminate cold bridges and improve a buildings thermal performance of external walls to give ‘U’ values up to 0.25 W/m2k and better.
• Creates a natural brick finish which can assist with planning.
• Provides a breathable finish, helping to prevent condensation.
• Environmentally friendly as manufactured in the UK from sustainable materials.
• Applied to the exterior of the building, meaning minimal disruption to the occupier.
• High thermal efficiency, reducing heat loss and energy bills.
• Quick and easy upgrade to insulate solid walls.
• Weatherproofs walls protecting porous brickwork and masonry.
• Long life performance and unmatched durability.
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Reduction in energy bills
• Enhances acoustic performance of wall reducing exterior noise. • The only external wall insulation system A1 fire rated and non-combustible.
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BrickShield® Natural Clay Brick Slips
BrickShield® Adhesive Mortar Installer Network
BrickShield® Insulating Wall Anchors Rockwool® Façade Ultra Post pointed BrickShield® Natural Clay Brick Slips with BrickShield® BrickPoint
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Energy Company Obligation
BrickShield - at a glance…
Fix base profile. Capping trims are also available.
Rockwool® Façade Ultra coated with BrickShield® Adhesive Mortar is then applied to sound, dry and smooth masonry.
Fix with BrickShield® Insulating Wall Anchors for ultimate durability.
BrickShield® Adhesive Mortar is then applied to the surface of the Rockwool® Façade Ultra. BrickShield® Natural Clay Brick Slips are laid onto the adhesive mortar, keeping to line and level for an even appearance.
BrickShield® Spacers can be used temporarily until the mortar sets.
BrickShield® Special-shaped Clay Brick Slips are available for corners and reveals.
The joints between the slips are finished with BrickShield® BrickPoint for a beautiful brick finish.
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BrickShield Product Range 速
Standard Range
Premier Range
Our standard range includes carefully selected real clay slips that have all the beauty, durability and protection of a brick but in an easy to use tile format just 20mm thick. The decorative face of the brick slip has been designed to match the standard brick size of 65mm high x 215mm long.
The Premier BrickShield速 range allows you to select almost any Ibstock Brick cut down to a thickness of 20mm.
RAVENHEAD RED SMOOTH | 3501
RAVENHEAD RED RUSTIC | 3502
BRACKEN BROWN RUSTIC | 3505
HEARTED RED RUSTIC | 3516
DORSET MULTI RED STOCK | 4941
SEVENOAKS YELLOW STOCK | 0730
IVANHOE CREAM | 0054
MELTON ANTIQUE BLEND | 0578
OLDCOTT RUSTIC | 3532
TRAFFORD MULTI RUSTIC | 3576
ROUGHDALES RED MULTI RUSTIC | 3579
SMOOTH VILLAGE MIXTURE | 3536
ROYSTON SILVER GREY | 0516
HIMLEY EBONY BLACK | 0354
ATLAS SMOOTH BLUE | 2249
BLUE GLAZED | KGB - BLUE
Choose a finish and colour from a large range of products
Designer Range Our designer range is a selection of the highest quality brick slips. Available in heights of 35mm, 65mm and 71mm and lengths up to 400mm, these beautiful slips can be used to create a stunning finish.
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WITH BRICKSHIELD
DESIGNER SMOOTH WHITE
DESIGNER SMOOTH GREY
DESIGNER SMOOTH RED PURPLE MULTI
DESIGNER SMOOTH BLACK
DESIGNER BLACK TEXTURED
DESIGNER CREAM TEXTURED
DESIGNER SMOOTH METALLIC BLACK
Traditions Range Traditions is a range of BrickShield速 components which create an elegant finish to any BrickShield速 project. This includes arches, special bricks and stone products.
Traditions Brickwork Components
Traditions Stone Components
Arches - Flat, segmental & semi circular
Heads & Sills
Quoins
Arches are pre-fabricated on Stainless Steel mesh.
Victoriana Profiles
A range of special shapes designed to replicate ornamental brickwork details. They can be specially made to match existing features.
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BrickShield® Projects The versatility of the BrickShield® system makes it an ideal upgrading solution for solid walls in different building types and styles. It is specified for a range of reasons; from it’s high proven thermal performance, to speed of installation and the ability it offers to create a durable and virtually maintenance free authentic brick finish to match any architectural style or period. Hawksley Bungalows, Ellesmere Port
Dee Cottages, Flint
This group of 104 Hawksley-type prefabricated metal-clad bungalows were in need of thermal upgrading and refurbishment to meet modern housing standards.
The terrace of 36 historic workers houses were of the local architectural style of the late 19th century, and formed an important part of Flintshire County Council’s Townscape Heritage initiative.
BrickShield® was chosen by the client, Plus Dane Housing Association, to provide the thermal upgrade needed whilst minimising disruption to elderly residents. They also preferred the durability and appearance of an authentic brick finish.
The project proved so successful that an extra 7 properties were completed within the original budget, and the first phase of 41 homes completed in just 16 weeks.
When upgrading became necessary to ensure sustainable management and modern standards of performance, Flintshire County Council chose BrickShield® for its durability,
cost - effectiveness and the opportunity it presented to restore and enhance the original polychrome decorative elements, an important part of the area’s unique industrial character.
Kitfield Avenue, Middlewich, Cheshire
Blacon Towers, Chester
Kitfield Avenue comprises a mix of privately owned homes and social housing. When Plus Dane Housing Association were faced with upgrading the old solid walls of their stock to complement other recent thermal improvements they needed an authentic brick finish, so as not to disturb the visual balance of the street.
The refurbishment of three 1960’s 13-storey residential blocks in Chester’s Blacon District is part of a major regeneration scheme for the area.
BrickShield® was chosen for its outstanding performance, increasing the previous 2.02 W/m2K external wall U-value to an impressive 0.33 W/m2K, and winning the project the title of ‘Best Refurbishment and Renovation Project’ in the prestigious 2012 Brick Awards.
“The designers have cleverly utilised a system for its thermal qualities, displaying an insight into innovative ways to improve our built fabric whilst keeping the aesthetical beauty of the material”. BDA Judges Report.
To minimise disruption to tenants, client Chester and District Housing Association, used high performance external wall insulation systems to upgrade the thermal performance of the old No-Fines concrete walls.
improved aesthetic to match the surrounding residential vernacular. Ibstock provided design and technical support for the project, including toolbox talks emphasising the bricklaying principles and techniques associated with the brick cladding.
Whilst upper storeys feature a rendered finish, BrickShield® was specified for the lower two storeys to meet target U-values and provide a durable brick grounding and
As a result of the upgrade, external wall U-values have improved from 2.4 to 0.35 W/m2K.
Health & Safety at Work
Ibstock Brick Limited Leicester Road, Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6HS t: 0844 800 4575 f: 0844 800 4597 e: enquiries@ibstock.co.uk
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Handling & COSHH information The Health & Safety at Work Act, Consumer Protection Act and other legislation require us to provide relevant information regarding our products in respect of handling, processing, storage, transportation or disposal without risk to health.
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Full details about BrickShield , the system and its installation as well as full technical details and case studies are available online to view and download. ®
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