Transforming the Brick-Cladding Industry with Sustainable Solutions
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The brick-cladding market is undergoing a revolutionary shift towards sustainability. With leading companies pouring investments into eco-friendly solutions, FastClad stands at the forefront, championing green practices and innovations.
A New Shift to Sustainable Solutions
The cladding industry’s move towards sustainability mirrors a broader trend in construction. Traditional methods, often associated with high carbon footprints and resource depletion, are being replaced by greener alternatives. Today, architects and developers are increasingly selecting materials that adhere to green building standards, driven by a pressing need to reduce environmental impact.
FastClad’s Leading Sustainable Solutions
FastClad is making an impact by leading the shift towards environmentally conscious brick cladding solutions. Our innovative brick slip rainscreens accelerate construction while continually refining our manufacturing processes to be more sustainable. Our collaboration with Northcot Brick has led to the development of dual-faced bricks that produce 15mm slips with zero waste, delivering lightweight, factory-bonded rainscreen systems.
Innovation and Efficiency: FastClad’s Approach
Responding to the rising demand for faster, lightweight construction methods while maintaining aesthetics, FastClad has mastered the art of using real bricks in our factory-bonded rainscreen systems for over twenty years.
In collaboration with award-winning artisan brickmaker Northcot, we offer their Cotswold and Handmade ranges in both full brick and no-waste slipping brick options. Northcot manufactures a 35mm dual-faced brick that can be cut into two 15mm slips, producing only a small amount of dust, which is recycled into aggregate products. This process allows for the seamless integration of lightweight FastClad systems alongside handset Northcot bricks, with both being indistinguishable.
Durability Meets Sustainability
FastClad's real brick rainscreens are supported with BBA Certificates, assessing them to have a minimum service life of 60 years. This combination of durability and sustainability makes FastClad’s products a top choice for modern construction projects.
Two Products Are All You Need
FastClad offers two key products: Standard and FastClad A2. The Standard can be used unrestrictedly below 18m in England and Wales and below 11m in Scotland. FastClad A2 is designed for use above 18m, meeting the latest fire regulations with a classification of reaction to fire performance of A2, s1-d0. To explore our innovative solutions, delve into our case studies or contact our team for more information.
At FastClad, we are committed to leading the shift towards environmentally conscious brick cladding solutions. By embracing sustainable practices and innovative partnerships, we are transforming the industry for a greener, more efficient future.
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