external envelope
Overcoming the challenges of sourcing reclaimed bricks
well as properties damaged purely to steal bricks has been widely reported, with “London stock” yellow bricks being a favourite among brick thieves due to their high value and scarcity.
T Quality, consistency and hidden costs
As the first defence against the elements, bricks need to be able to stand up to the harshest conditions and quality is often an issue with reclaimed bricks. No testing of reclaimed bricks will have been carried out which means no guarantees can be offered to their durability. Reclaimed bricks of a particular size or colour
blend are often limited in supply, with high wastage which is not always apparent until the bricks are on site. This means the cost of a reclaimed brick is typically 20 per cent higher than
LSC Group facade solutions
LSC Group provides customers across the UK with a unique and seamless combination of certainty, confidence and control when sourcing complete facade solutions for construction projects across all sectors. A propensity for the innovation and delivery of new ideas has been part of the company’s blood since it began when it was one of the first companies to identify opportunities for rainscreen cladding finishes in the UK market.
Ever since, by bringing on board highly skilled personnel, industry-leading expertise and an ever-developing understanding of diverse material capabilities, LSC Group has steadily grown to become a leading figure in the UK facade industry.
enq.219 BRITISH MANUFACTURED Origin launches residential door
Origin has unveiled its latest product launch – the Origin Residential Door – where security and aesthetics are innovatively combined. Available in the UK to trade from 1 September , or consumers from 1 October, the Origin Residential Door can either be used as a front or garage door for an integrated front of house look. Manufactured
with a high-grade aluminium, there are 35 panel choices on offer, available in over 150 different RAL shades; the Residential Door has been designed with heightened security and thermal efficiency in mind, with no compromise on kerb- appeal. The Origin Residential Door will of course be supported by the usual great service that installers have come to know and expect from the company.
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its initial purchase price due to the additional wastage incurred and inconsistency in supplies.
Imperial bricks in modern construction
While being a key requirement for renovation or extension work, imperial-sized bricks are increas- ingly specified for new build projects, especially within conservation areas or where the client or
he problems associated with reclaimed bricks are endemic and the theft of reclaimed bricks from building sites as
developer requires a traditional finish with a characterful appearance.
Sustainable solutions
As one the UK’s leading suppliers of traditional handmade bricks, Imperial Bricks offers the ideal alternative to reclaims, with bricks manufactured to traditional imperial sizes and developed to suit specific areas of the UK for colour, size and texture. The range of new, high quality bricks are fully
frost-resistant and most are available with a reclamation finish to mirror the aesthetics of genuine reclaims, making them perfect for the restoration or extension of period properties, as well as new builds. In addition, brick match experts can offer advice and guidance on any project, with the capacity to offer bespoke weathering and blending to suit.
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