Gebrik should only be installed by approved installers. There is a network of specialist installers throughout the UK and please contact us for a list of our current installation partners

1. Installation Conditions
Installation of the system with screws and plugs does not require any particular temperature conditions. However, the pressurised polyurethane products, ie PU foam and adhesive must be used at temperatures between +5oC and 35oC

2. Substrate Preparation
Inspect the substrate to identify if any surfaces are out of plumb,

• A section less than or equal to 10mm out of plumb on a length of 2 metres is considered negligible
• A section of 10mm-40mm out of plumb on a length of 2 metres must be corrected with packers or shims
• Small convex areas must be thoroughly scoured and small concave areas must be levelled by applying a coating (eg., render) or by installing additional insulation layers

3. Starter Rail
The starter rail is not a load-bearing support for the system. It is used to act as a starting level so great care must be taken when fixing, as all future levels will be determined by it. It also acts to protect the system from damage by either direct or indirect UV rays and rodent attack.

The datum is determined and the rail is fixed at 600mm centres using 6mm fixings. (If the cladding starts below ground level it is not necessary to use a starter rail)

4. First Element
Before installing the system, 2no sealing strips must be applied on the starter rail where it abuts the substrate and where elements meet the rail (the strip can be PU foam as used to seal panels (see step 6)). This prevents water being drawn up and behind the system.

Typically, a corner piece is the first element to be installed, which when combined with the starter rail sets a right angle from which to install the first row of elements.

5. First Gebrik Panel
The first panel is positioned on the starter rail, tightly abutting the corner element. Drill through the panel into the substrate using the pre-located fixing positions. Use the recommended type and number of fixings in accordance with the substrate and site conditions.

Continue to fix panels and corners per row and continue up the building.

6. Foaming Chamber
This procedure is one of the unique features of Gebrik. As the system is used to maintain a watertight facade it is imperative that the foam is applied correctly, using the pistol, cutter and plugs supplied as part of the system.

In addition to sealing the system, the chamber allows foam to escape to the back of the system, which acts as an additional adhesive fixing and packer.

7. Application of Brick Slips
Where elements abut, brick slips are applied on alternate courses to 'stitch' them together and maintain stretcher bond. It is imperative that there is total surface contact between the adhesive and element.

Bricks are applied with three-component adhesive that is factory-batched.

8. Pointing
The system must be pointed to conceal all fixings and element abutments. A sand cement-based mortar is recommended to maintain a traditional brick appearance.

Smooth bricks can be pointed using a ceramic mortar, applied off a float.

For a complete Installation Manual and COSHH data please contact us and we would be pleased to post or email the details to you.