Bricklaying Works

BRICK MESH is an essential reinforcement component for masonry work, to minimise cracks caused by stresses, vibration and thermal movement of brick walls. It is commonly applied in bricklaying and plastering works, especially between brick layers, the junction between brick and concrete, joints between dissimilar materials, and areas along lines of stress.

In order to suit a variety of application needs, we supply a range of different gauges. The galvanised finish provides good corrosion resistance for application in wet areas like brick and plastering works.

LINTEL is a lightweight galvanised steel component, bent to shape to accommodate a brick wall. The lintel ranges from lower to higher capacity with the increment of flange height and thickness. It is specifically designed to support brickwork above window and door openings and replaces a conventional concrete lintel. As the component is light in weight and has a high load-bearing capacity, it is easy to install and construction speed can be increased. The galvanised product finish improves corrosion resistance.

To avoid errors caused by using the wrong lintel, we have introduced different perforated shapes for easy recognition. We can also assist you to do the load calculation free of charge, and can propose the right model to suit your specific requirements.

The K.U.S lintel provides adequate support for vertical loads above window and door openings, and once it is bedded in place the work can proceed without delay. Steel lintels are lighter than conventional concrete lintels and perforations facilitate plastering.

Technical Specification	CL-100	UL-103	UL-103A	UL-103B	UL-103C	UL-103D
Height (mm)	25	50	75	75	75	100
Thickness (mm)	0.8	1.6	1.6	2.0	2.6	2.6
Width (mm)	90	103	103	103	103	103
Length (mm)	3000	4200	4200	4200	4200	4200
Preforated shape on flange	NA

LINTEL BRACKET is designed to be mounted on structural walls or columns where there is no bearing area for the lintel to rest on. It comes with two different sized punched holes for optional fasteners to be fitted. We also supply Heavy Duty Lintel Bracket for use in structural situations.

* NOTES:

• Above calculations are based on service load in accordance to BS449-2:1969.
• Recommended end-bearing minimum 100mm – 150mm.
• Recommended to allow 1st brick layer to set for one day before proceeding with subsequent layers to minimise beam deflection.
• Height limits shown are indication of material strength.
• Max height of brick wall governed by floor to floor height and not recommended to replace the structural beam.
• Density of wall = 20kN/m3
• Thickness of wall = 100mm
• Density of plaster = 20kN/m3
• Thickness of plaster = 20mm

BONDING BAR is made of hot-dipped galvanised steel and used at the joint connection between brick walls and concrete members so as to minimise cracks along the joints. Our production specifications exceed BCA’s requirement of hot dipped galvanisation with minimum average coating mass of 460g/m² or equivalent thickness of 64 microns, in accordance with BS EN 1461. The Lipped Frame also provides greater flexibility in positioning the Bonding Bar to facilitate brick-laying. The Bonding Bar should be installed at every 4th course of brick layers.

FRAME TIE AND BRICK TIE are made of galvanised steel, which comes with perforated and corrugated shapes for good bonding strength. These Ties are normally installed vertically at every 4th course of the brick wall to provide a connection between brick wall and structural member, transfer load and restrain material movement.

HOLD FAST is widely used where there is a requirement to join together two different materials, such as the joint between a concrete or timber structure and a brick wall. Many contractors prefer to use Hold Fasts instead of conventional cast-in columns, as they are easy to install and time saving.