Clay bricks are one of the oldest and most trusted sustainable building materials. Available in a variety of colours and face textures.
This range contains 4 different sizes:
Modus — 230mm long x 72mm high x 70mm wide
Grande — 230mm long x 122mm high x 70mm wide
Largo — 290mm long x 72mm high x 70mm wide
Inmenso — 290mm long x 156mm high x 70mm wide
Able to be used on all buildings; stand alone homes, townhouses and multi storey buildings, clay bricks are renowned for their strength and longevity, needing little to no maintenance to continue looking great for years to come.
Key Features
Available in a wide variety of colours and face textures
Naturally creative, no brick is the same which creates a unique and natural look to the veneer
Low maintenance and capable of weather harsh environmental conditions. They require no painting or other treatments
Made from organic materials and naturally abundant sources of clay, they can be reused and recycled
The natural insulating properties moderate the extremes in building temperatures, keeping it cool in summer and warm in winter, reducing energy consumption
The heavy mass of clay bricks results in them being effective acoustic insulation, blocking outside noise from entering the dwelling
Clay Brick veneer can be used on interior and exterior walls for residential and commercial buildings
It is best utilised to achieve an architecturally strong look that is aesthetically pleasing
Limitations on Use
Construction on concrete ground floors
Timber framing constructed in accordance with NZS3604
General veneer height of 7.5m max. Excluding gables and piers, above this ‘specific engineering design’ is required
If veneer is being plastered, up to 20mm thickness may be applied to a total weight of 180kg/m2 maximum
Studs at 400mm centres
Brick Veneers can be used with buildings designed to have floor loadings of up to 3.0 kPa capacity
For use with a cavity of 40-60mm in width
Control joints are not required with clay bricks
The scope limitations of NZBCAcceptable Solution E2/AS1 Paragraph 1.1 in terms of floor area, and with a maximum of 2 stories
Veneer weight not to exceed 180 kg/m² (will accommodate 90 mm thick veneers)
Building in wind zones up to and including 'Very High'. Wind bracing demand must be calculated in accordance with NZS3604
Other Performance Attributes
25 year warranty
Minimal maintenance required — such as keeping the brick veneer clean of spider webs and dirt, and keeping the weep holes clear of debris or build up that may impede them