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EXTERNAL ENVELOPE


Eurobrick’s technical expertise delivers precision fi nish for McDonald’s Buxton


E


urobrick Systems recently


supplied


its X-Clad cladding system together with specially sourced stone slips for


a new McDonald’s restaurant in Buxton, working closely with long-term client A.E.P. (Modular Construction) Limited to achieve a high-quality fi nish on a complex and technically demanding project. Although the completed building appears simple at fi rst glance, the design featured multiple stone sizes and detail bands running around the structure, demanding meticulous estimating and layout planning and design input to ensure perfect alignment of the components. Eurobrick’s 25 mm X-Clad system was installed onto sheathing board, providing a robust, insulated backing for the stone fi nishes.


In total, Eurobrick supplied


419 m2 of cladding, with the stone sourced to complement the local architecture and meet planning conditions. The fi nish included two types of stone slips and additional stone features: •


Dunhouse Buff Pitched face stone – this is a natural quarried stone. Eurobrick’s technical team visited the quarry to confi rm specifi cations and around 356 m2 was supplied.


• •


Dunhouse Buff Ashlar stone – natural stone used for false window infi ll panels, totalling 14 m2.


Procter Cast Stone Ashlar (Bathstone The


colour) – a manufactured stone used for perimeter feature bands, totalling approximately 50 m2.


project included


of architectural feature details in Procter Cast Stone Bathstone fi nish,


a number including


lintels and cills for windows and false windows, a cornice detail around the building perimeter, and coping to the top of the main structure, corral area and boundary walls. Eurobrick also supplied a large cast surround for the main entrance, which was built in seven sections.


Stone slips were delivered elevation by elevation to co-ordinate with the build schedule. The bespoke production process at the quarry required careful planning to ensure the correct materials were available on site when needed. To achieve precise alignment,


the design incorporated fi ve


different corner types, helping to avoid small cut pieces around window openings and ensuring a clean, consistent fi nish. James Ball from the technical team at Eurobrick said: “On the face of it, the building looks simple, but it was anything but.


more than 25 years, providing high-quality brick and stone slip systems for modular construction projects across the UK. Mark Lawrence,


director at


(Modular Construction) commented: “Eurobrick have been trusted suppliers for many, many years. Their products are good quality and they always provide excellent service.


A.E.P.


Eurobrick’s technical team went above and beyond in estimating, overseeing the production of the stone slips and closely managing delivery schedules to ensure the right materials arrived when needed. Buxton was a complex project and Eurobrick’s attention to detail contributed in no small part to its successful completion. The new restaurant looks terrifi c, and we and our clients are delighted.”


It required detailed day to day management liaising regularly with A.E.P., the installers on site and the quarry. Natural, quarried stone is an expensive material and it had to be right!”


Eurobrick has worked with A.E.P. for


Eurobrick has been supplying McDonald’s various contractors for over 30 years and remain at the forefront of the UK’s brick and stone slip cladding industry. Its systems – including X-Clad, A-Clad, P-Clad, and I-Clad – are widely used across modular, retail, education, and residential sectors. Renowned for quality, service, and technical expertise, Eurobrick continues


to deliver


0117 971 7117 www.eurobrick.co.uk


innovative cladding


solutions that combine traditional aesthetics with modern effi ciency.


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