After suffering a leaking roof for years, the residents of Kearton Place in Surrey were pleased to see the building topped with Redland’s Regent tiles.
Imperial Bricks has introduced a new range of seven different waterstruck bricks, available from stock in metric sizes, to work with modern blocks and lintels.
Ketley Brick has eased through rigorous industry freeze-thaw tests for the performance of its textured and “hit and miss” brickwork in severe exposure conditions.
Imperial Bricks has encountered a 25% increase in sales compared to 2015/16’s trading year, along with a 20% rise in business growth because of the sharp surge in demand for reclamation-style bricks.
The major brick shortage issue means contractors have a battle to complete projects on time and budget, resulting in an increase in brick slips on construction sites, say Wetherby Building Systems.
Dr. Geoff Edgell, of Lucideon, outlines the critical performance characteristics of engineering bricks and highlights the importance of selling products that are truly fit for purpose.