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Soffit Cladding & Lintel Solutions
Brick Faced Masonry Support
Vision are now the primary installers for the newest Soffit solution system on the market, designed to make cladding easier, quicker and more cost effective to use than traditional brick clad.
Up till now, the accepted way of adding brick cladding to a soffit as part of your masonry support, involved either screwing bricks to the backboard or using large, heavy slabs with bricks bonded to them. The downside to these solutions was easy to see; bricks coming unstuck over time, crashing to the floor. Along with this are the potential hazards associated with manoeuvring heavy items and the strength of the fixings required to hold them in place.
This new, unique solution, removes many of these hazards due to it being a lighter product overall with easier and more secure fitment. This means a greater number of modular brick-faced units can be completed resulting in better productivity and lower costs. Also, using Vision as your fixing specialist means more units fitted in less time, thereby increasing your productivity on core activity.
Having undergone some of the most demanding tests for Brick Slip products in the industry, this Brick Faced Soffit product is unique in its capability.
"This market leading Soffit solution is around 70% lighter than traditional methods and can reduce fitting times by up to 90%."
Brick Faced Lintels
Imagine arriving on-site, contemplating the dozen or so lintels that need to be installed and facia clad with bricks, knowing that's hours of work and effort. But what's this? You arrive at work to see that indeed, there are the lintels you need to install, only they are already brick clad! Add to this, the fact that these new lintels are lighter, easier to manoeuvre and are made with a much stronger resin bonded brick face and you're day just got a whole lot easier!
Manufactured off-site and supplied as a prefabricated unit, these lintels require no work other than installation of the lintel itself. With our specialist fitters, the lintels can be installed faster without the need to use a bricklayer, saving you time and money.
Supply & Installation
Our installers are trained specifically to fit any Brick Faced Soffit or Lintel product on the market. We can also supply ACS' Azure products and we are their preferred installations company. We also fit nationwide so no matter where you are, no matter what your need, we've pretty much got it covered.
Comparing Traditional Products and Brick Faced Products
| Traditional Brick Slab or Screw-in product | Brick Clad Soffit and Lintel |
|---|---|
| Usually very heavy slabs of bricks bonded to a concrete plate | Lightweight, prefabricated soffits and lintels |
| Requires multiple people to install and secure | Can be installed by a single installer |
| Is slow and heavy, laborious work | The lightweight nature makes installation quicker and more streamlined |
| Can be hazardous to person safety | Safer to handle generally due to the lightweight construction |
| Bricks are know to fall away from the bonding over time | The brick bonding has undergone some of the toughest tests in the industry ensuring a longer lasting product |
| Requires specialist bricklayers to create and install | No need for specialist bricklayers, just a trained installer |
| Slow to install, meaning greater costs | Trained worker focused on installation only can complete the job much quicker saving time and money |
Typical Lead Times for Brick Faced Products
| Bolt Ups | Costing / Quotation | Site Delivered From Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Basic System | Two Working Days | Three to Four Weeks |
| Complex System* | Five Working Days | Six to Eight Weeks |
| Lintels | Costing / Quotation | Site Delivered From Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Basic System | Two Working Days | Three to Four Weeks |
| Complex System* | Five Working Days | Six to Eight Weeks |
Vision Installers
Vision installers are trained and experienced in the fitting of masonry support systems, we offer time served operatives that are able to overcome any masonry or brickwork fitting issues. As with any tradesman the longer you do something the quicker and better you get at it. Our teams will fit up to 60 metres of masonry angle per day depending on the specified fixing. This not only allows bricklayers to be more productive but also speeds up tight site programmes which is essential in modern day construction.
With Vision fitting you are guaranteed that it is fitted to specification with the correct fixings and fixing centres. All fixing bolts are tightened to the specified torque settings. We will also ensure that your brickwork system is fitted with the correct shims where necessary. By using Vision, more metreage will be fitted on a daily basis. A QA sign off sheet for each elevation fitted will be provided daily which gives you a holding point with clerk of the works. Your support system will be fitted once fitted right.
We have found Vision to be well equipped for all aspects of the services they provide. They overcome on site problems with efficiency and interact well with our site teams.
We have no reservations in recommending them.
Michael Walsh, Managing Director - Swift Brickwork