novabrik mortarless brick systems


Novabrik by Acheson Glover is a mortarless interlocking brick system that can radically enhance the appearance of buildings. Novabrik systems can be installed in freezing temperatures with minimal disruption and significant economic and time savings over traditional wet masonry installations.

The dry build system is breathable and moisture-free, which is easily applied to timber and steel frames, concrete panels as well as conventional block walls, and does away with the need for vertical expansion joints. The high strength concrete brick-sized slips overlap and interlock to create a strong waterproof veneer.

The result is a robust, highly durable and virtually maintenance free rain screen solution which is ideal for residential housing and commercial property. As a structure clad in Novabrik will resemble a new building, the system is ideal for refurbishment projects where both water resistance and aesthetics are of importance. Novabrik is currently available in 13 colours with further shades to be released shortly.

links: novabrik mortarless brick systems

Novabrik Installation at Harlow Green
The first of some 235 properties on a Gateshead estate have now been clad in Novabrik. Take a look at our latest project, focussed on one small scale transformation.
harlow green project >
The IMBM event
In early June 2007 the IMBM Exhibition celebrated its 20th anniversary. We were there as thier president presented Acheson Glover with their BBA Certificate for Novabrik. novabrik announcement >
St Astier Seminars
Our Novabrik seminar and practical demonstration, in conjunction with Acheson Glover, has been well received by local authorities and housing associations.
novabrik seminar >
Novabrik: Domestic Property
Novabrik: Commercial Property

Featured Project - St Astier Demo Extension

Marsh Grove Road
During September 2006 we decided to extend our offices at our Seaham depot and took the opportunity to clad it in Novabrik to demonstrate the system's aesthetics, versatility and speed of application.
our novabrik project >

frequently asked questions

question
Why use Novabrik instead of traditional brickwork?
answer
Traditional brickwork involves a greater material and labour content and is subject to weather conditions and operatives skill level. Novabrik is not affected by these drawbacks as it is an interlocking cladding which can be installed throughout the year due to no drying time requirements. Installation time is dramatically reduced and minimal site debris is a major advantage to safer operational sites.
question
From a maintenance point of view, how easy is it to damage and repair?
answer
At our seminars we encourage attendees to try and destroy sections of Novabrik on a separate display board which eventually will give after great effort on the participant’s part. Once the brick has been broken we demonstrate how easy it is to fully repair the area which takes approximately ten minutes with attendee’s unable to identify the repaired area.
question
Where would I use Novabrik?
answer
Novabrik can be used anywhere that traditional brickwork would be used. It is used in new domestic timber frame dwellings, refurbishments, School developments, commercial buildings and all from low rise to medium rise constructions.