Quick Answer
Can brick slips be used externally?
Answer – Yes!
Detailed Answer – Can brick slips be used externally?
Yes! One of the biggest uses for brick slips is for external cladding.
Brick slips are used alongside and as part of a variety of new building systems.
External brick slip cladding has the benefit of being light and quick to install.
Buildings can be completed to look like traditional builds while utilising modern quick construction methods.
Various systems
Brick slips can be used to clad most external cladding systems including , EWI, SIPS, Durisol Block and standard timber frame. All systems have their own method of installation and benefits.
The biggest benefit of using brick slips is that a traditional look can be kept.
Made from real clay bricks
Our products are manufactured using real clay bricks. When installed externally all brick slips weather in exactly the same way as their parent counterparts. The same frost rating which applies to the brick then applies to the brick slip.
Installation
Our experts advise that a qualified builder or tradesman is hired to install brick slips externally.
If you do attempt to install brick slips externally yourself please make sure that you use the correct building methods and adhesives.
