Eurobrick Insulated Brick Cladding System will provide a weather resistant external wall insulation cladding with a brickwork appearance for masonry, dense concrete, metal or timber frame construction.

Eurobrick Insulated Brick Cladding System will provide additional thermal resistance to an existing wall of 0.49 m2K/W. The thermal conductivity of the layer of polystyrene insulation has been measured as 0.026 W/mK.

A U-value of less than 0.45 W/m2K can be achieved with the standard 50mm thickness of external insulation in conjunction with masonry, dense concrete, metal or timber frame wall construction.
Tests have shown that the Eurobrick Insulated Brick Cladding System will limit the amount of water able to reach the substrate. The cladding can be classified as Type 4 insulating cladding for impermeability to water, as defined in UEAtc MOAT No 45. It is considered that the cladding system is suitable for geographic areas including those classified as having "very severe" exposure to wind driven rain, when assessed with reference to BS 5628: Part 3: 1985 and BS 8104:'1992. Reference must be made to BRE document BR 143 "Thermal Insulation-Avoiding Risks".

The cladding, when tested for surface spread of flame in accordance with BS 476: Part 7: 1987, and to BS 476: Part 6: 1983, achieves a Class O rating with respect to the appropriate Building Regulations. There will be a maximum surface area restrictions for the system for use near to other unprotected areas or to boundaries, as detailed in Section 2 below. Eurobrick Insulated Brick Cladding System must not be considered as providing any contribution towards the overall fire resistance performance of a wall. The insulation boards must be separated by horizontal fire barriers at intervals of not less than the line of every other floor in the construction from the second floor, except in England and Wales where there is no such requirement unless deemed a compartment wall/floor. The fire barriers must be applied in accordance with the instructions of Eurobrick Systems Limited.

 With metal and timber frame construction, where additional insulation is installed between the frame, it is essential that any vapour barrier on the warm side of the structure is fully effective.
Tests on the Eurobrick Insulated Brick Cladding System have shown that the system has adequate resistance to the forces of wind suction and pressure for locations where the basic wind speed is up to 52 m/s in accordance with CP3: ChapterV:Part2:1972.

Variations in temperature and moisture content will not cause detachment of the brick slips and grout from the insulation panel over the range of operating temperatures that may be anticipated in the UK. The system is resistant to cyclic freezing and thawing action and after prolonged exposure to such conditions exhibits no detachment or spalling of the brick face.
Tests have shown that the brick slips will not detach under the effects of hard body impacts up to 15 J. Localised damage may occur in situations where the system is subjected to impact energies above 7.5J.
When installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of this certificate, no dust or insects should be able to penetrate through the system.
The Eurobrick Insulated Brick Cladding System is considered to be durable for at least 60 years on the building on which it is incorporated provided that the system is installed in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer and of this certificate and that any accidental damage to the finish is effectively repaired.