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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