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etc. This means that a mixed palette of finishes, popular for creating a contemporary look is achievable. Brick slip cladding is durable too. Kiln fired clay brick slips weather and age in the same way as conventional brickwork and a brick slip exterior will require little to no maintenance. It is important to note that the life span and guarantees of different cladding systems may vary and should be checked with the supplier. The brick slip market itself has grown significantly in recent years and there is


now a wide selection of manufactured brick slips and corners available. Manufactured (extruded) brick slips are competitively priced and generally enjoy a reliable supply chain. In addition to extruded slips, it is also possible to have brick slips cut from whole bricks if a specific brick has to be sourced, although this is a more costly option. Brick slip cladding can also be assembled on or off site and, largely due to the speed of delivery benefits, is popular within the modular building


sector. A brick finish is still very desirable and brick cladding allows you to achieve this within an energy efficient modular design. The modular approach to building takes advantage of many of the benefits of brick slip cladding, so it’s not surprising that these modern methods of construction and offsite assembly are becoming more popular on smaller scale self-build projects too.


Richard Haines is director at Eurobrick


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