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FIREBORN BLOCKS

Fireborn Blocks are a large format clay block with vertical perforations that co-ordinate with standard masonry units.

They often appeal to designers and specifiers because its large format allows them to create buildings that look distinctive. Fireborn also provides a cost effective alternative to rain screen cladding.

Fireborn can be used in any external cladding situation in a range of bonds including stack bonding. It can be used structurally and also to complement alternative cladding solutions.

See below for a range of the colours and finishes available and please contact our specification team for any further technical details on 0121 713 7100 or specifications@ehsmith.co.uk

Colours and Finishes (click here)

 

Features and Benefits:


Features

Benefits

Uses less mortar

Saves cost and time

It is faster to lay.

Saves time on site with scaffold cost and site overheads.

One 215 block like laying 3 bricks

One 327 block like laying 4.5 bricks.

One 440 block like laying 6 bricks.

Standard blocks made in the UK.

Less transport so environmentally friendly. Unforeseen problems can be dealt with faster.

Any size – Freedom.

Unique design opportunities – stamp your own mark.

All supplied from one batch.

Consistency of colour and size.

Strict size tolerance. +/- 3mm. and batches

gauged for consistency.

Easier to work with and aesthetically pleasing.

Made from special clays from a separate weathered

stockpile to ensure consistent quality and

project management.

Consistent, durable and guaranteed.

As easy to lay as any other large format product.

e.g. concrete block, stone etc.

No new skills needed.

Material cost per sq.m. not a lot more than a

good quality handmade brick.

High standard product at a reasonable cost.

Free design advice.

Added confidence from the experts.

Ongoing support to contractors on site

including how to use the product and avoid problems.

Less defects and less waste. Plus a better building.

 

Highly perforated.

Improves sustainability and ease of handling.
Lightweight – lighter than concrete – manual handling single man lift.

Dedicated sales office team with Fireborn expertise.

Faster response and reduction in process waste.

Range of special shapes readily available.

Increase design potential.

Fired clay masonry is well tried and

proven over hundreds of years.

Will endure and is virtually nil maintenance.

Easily used in conjunction with other materials. e.g. brick, rainscreen, glass, cladding etc.

Imagination and design flair are unrestricted.

Available in natural terracotta colours

together with a pallet of glazed colours in most sizes.

Another level of design potential.

Made and sold under the Ibstock name.

Use with confidence.

Ex-stock

Immediate delivery

Used on over 200 projects

Buy/sell with confidence

102mm Width

Stability and ease of laying