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MATERIALS
AND FINISHES
Panel Brick is a thin brick veneer system comprised of Brickettes
adhered in running bond to a 16" x 48" backer board.
Insulation Board
The rigid backer board used to create Panel Brick is a high
density, nail base, asphalt impregnated fiberboard manufactured
by Temple-Inland Corporation meeting Federal specification
LLL-1-535B, Class E, Style 2 conforms to Industry Standards
ANSI/AHA A194, 1-1985 Type IV, Class 2 and ASTM C-208-94.
Adhesives
An exterior, waterproof, synthetic rubber base adhesive that
complies with APA specification AFG-01 is used to bond Brickettes
to the backer board.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION — Panel Brick
Installation of Panel Brick is a straight forward construction
procedure for prefabricated thin brick systems. Panels are
fastened to the supporting construction by driving fasteners
backing material using not less than two fasteners per square
foot. A water resistive barrier shall be applied to the substrate
behind the Panel Brick. Subsequent panel is interlocked with
the first and so on. After all panels are installed, the masonry
joints between the Brickettes are mortared and finished. Panel
Brick fabricated with cementations backer board must be used
where panels are installed below grade to six inches above
grade. Detailed installation procedures are available. Use
Contact Us form.
Fasteners
Fasteners must be suitable for the underlying material and
of sufficient length to penetrate through the sheathing to
insure adequate support for the panels meeting ASTM D-1037-93
testing. Panels shall be mechanically fastened with adequate
fasteners to support horizontal and vertical dead loads as
listed in BOCA Research Report NO.97-18. Fastener schedule
is provided by the manufacturer.
Channels
The design of this thin brick veneer system requires the application
of a 1" x 3" J or L channel installed below the
bottom edge of the lower panel not to extend more than 3/8"
below the bottom course of Brickettes or the Brick Panel bottom.
Channels, though wall flashings and approved vapor barriers
will provide adequate system relief in accordance with ASTM
E-514.
Mortaring
Over fill masonry joints with mortar after all panels have
been set and all individual units have had adequate time for
adhesive to set, using a tuck pointing tool, metal-tipped
mortar bag kit or mortaring machine. Mortar should be a rich
mixture of cement and masonry sand mixed to a consistency
that flows smoothly through a grout bag. Finish masonry joints
with a mortar into the masonry joints. Brickette grout mix
is available from the manufacturer. Grout mixture shall conform
to ASTM C270. Application is applied according to manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Cleaning
If Brickettes are to be cleaned after grouting, a conventional
masonry cleaning practice should be used according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. (Sure-Kleen 600, Vana-Trol
by Sure-Kleen). Clean no sooner than 24 hours and no longer
than 72 hours after grouting is complete.
Caulking
Thoroughly caulk all areas where Panel Brick meets non-Panel
Brick surfaces and abutting material. Caulk must be a high
performance sealant compatible for conditions and installed
per caulk/sealant manufacturer’s instructions.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
When applied according to the manufacturer’s specifications,
Panel Brick installations should last indefinitely and be
maintenance free. However if Brickettes should become detached
form the surface, (e.g. improper application or severe impact)
areas should be cleaned of old mortar and adhesive and new
Brickettes applied with approved adhesive and mortared.
Shear Values
Properly applied and after 28 days cure, Panel Brick sustained
the governing standards for testing of the veneer brick systems
ASTM D-1037, Mechanical Fasteners and Adhesive Fastening.
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