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SLIPFAST® mechanically fixed clay brick slip system

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System 1

RCM - Roofing and Cladding Materials Ltd Variant:

Slipfast® is a fast track, mechanically fixed clay brick slip system, designed to be compatible with modern methods of construction.

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Application

The system build-up is suitable for timber or metal framed structures for both onsite and offsite applications. The system is also suitable for coastal environments without modification. Sub-frame options include:

  • System 1 - Suitable for buildings up to 18 m.
  • System 2 - Suitable for buildings up to and over 18 m.

Description

SLIPFAST® is a clay brick cladding system that offers the timeless appearance of fired clay brick, while its innovative design means it is rapid to install, and durable enough to stand the test of time. It has been designed to provide a flexible approach to system build-up on timber or metal framed structures. The system is KIWA BDA Certified and CWCT tested.


Features and benefits:

  • Mechanical brick-slip system.
  • Lightweight and fast to install.
  • Cost-effective.
  • Available in a range of colours.
  • Core mechanical components are manufactured from stainless steel.
  • Brick slips are manufactured to BS EN 771-1 using traditional British firing methods using locally sourced clays.
  • Flexible design features allow simple detailing at building headers, corners and openings.
  • Can be fixed back to the primary structure in varying ways.
  • Supplied direct with pre-installed rails, ready to receive pre-formed clay brick-slips that are pointed on site so no adhesive is required.
  • Two systems available, offering A1 or A2 fire classification (to BS-EN-1350), depending on system configuration.
  • Certified system life of in excess of 60 years.
  • KIWA BDA Certified and Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) tested.


System 1 - Timber battens or 35 mm galvanized steel top-hat profiles:

  • A2 fire rated.
  • Fixed at no greater than 600 mm centres.
  • The option to fix back to a suitable RCM sheathing board if stud locations do not allow panel sizes to align.


System 2 - Allface aluminium support frame:

  • A1 fire rated.
  • Fixed back to Allface Support Frame and provides the system with an extensive range of cavity depth variables.

General information

Color

Black

Red

Blue

Brown

White

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Material

Clay

Guidance for specification option:

Clay brick slips.

Stainless steel

Guidance for specification option:

Core mechanical components.

Steel

Guidance for specification option:

Galvanized steel top-hat profiles.

Aluminium

Guidance for specification option:

Allface aluminium support frame.

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Uniclass

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CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

H51/110 Cladding

H51/110 Cladding

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

System performance

Fire performance: Reaction to fire to EN 13501-1, Class A2.

Thermal insulation

-

Manufacturer guidance

As per Benx project specification.

Breather membrane

-

Material

Self-Adhesive EPDM membranes to all openings.

Secondary support structure

Pre-coated panels with fixed stainless steel rails and clips.

Cladding panels

-

Material

Pre-formed fired clay brick slips.

Panel joints

Pointing mortar.

Colour

Anthracite Black.

Apedale Smooth.

Avon Red Sanded.

Belton Buff Dark.

Chester Blend.

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Configuration

Timber battens.

Galvanized steel top-hat profiles.

Manufacturer guidance

System configuration.

Edges

Square.

Guidance for specification option:

Do not require interlocking.

Fixings

Stainless steel.

Panel size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Available in various sizes and align to brick courses. Insert requirements.

Reaction to fire (to BS EN 13501-1)

A2.

Water penetration

600 Pa.

Guidance for specification option:

CWCT.

Manufacturer guidance

Static pressure and dynamic aero engine.

Wind resistance

Serviceability, 2400 Pa; safety, 3600 Pa.

Guidance for specification option:

CWCT.

Impact resistance

Retention of performance, Category B (Class 4) resistant to ≥ 500 J equivalent impact; safety to persons, Category B (low risk).

Guidance for specification option:

CWCT.

Wind load

3600 Pa/ 2.4 kN/m².

Guidance for specification option:

CWCT/ KIWA (Lucideon tested).

Manufacturer guidance

Dynamic wind uplift.

Air leakage

600 Pa/ 100 Pa.

Guidance for specification option:

CWCT.

Manufacturer guidance

Air leakage - infiltration.

Literature

Introducing SLIPFAST® Mechanical Brick Slip System

Introducing SLIPFAST® Mechanical Brick Slip System