Engobed Long Format Brick Slips

When used in a façade, the engobed effect of these brick slips interacts with sunlight, resulting in varying appearances throughout the day. This dynamic interaction adds an element of interest to buildings and walls. Combined with the timeless aesthetic of the long format brick, Engobed Long Format Brick Slips can be tinted in different colours, enhancing texture, depth, and overall visual appeal. The option to apply a coloured glaze to achieve the engobed appearance unleashes boundless creative possibilities.

Key Features

Patterns can be created by combining shapes or angles of brick slips that, once assembled, create a variety of finishes depending on the chosen style.

These bricks, when applied verticallygive the illusion of length to a façade or wall.

Brick slips give real character to the façade.

Engobe Brick Slip Selection

Naturally fire resistant due to the materials and coating used.

Bricks slips are a lightweight solution with increase speed of construction.

Durable and strong due to their second stint in the kiln, these brick slips have a longer lifespan than traditional bricks and their colour won’t fade.

Sample Process 

Due to the wide range of finishes and sizes available, we follow the below process for sampling. 

Technical Information

Colours Available
Sizes Available

Long Format Brick Slip Sizes

  • Height: 40mm
  • Length: 330mm, 400mm, 450mm
  • Depth: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm
  • Height: 50mm
  • Length: 330mm, 400mm, 450mm
  • Depth: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm
  • Height: 65mm
  • Length: 330mm, 400mm, 450mm
  • Depth: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm

Long Format Brick Slip Sizes

  • Height: 40mm
  • Length: 330mm, 400mm, 450mm
  • Depth: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm
  • Height: 50mm
  • Length: 330mm, 400mm, 450mm
  • Depth: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm
  • Height: 65mm
  • Length: 330mm, 400mm, 450mm
  • Depth: 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm

Compatible Systems

Adhesively fixed systems. Multiple lightweight board solutions. Precast Concrete. GRC (Glass Re-enforced concrete).

Manufacturer’s Information
Rairies Montrieux
Budget Rates

All projects are priced individually.

£50sqm -£70sqm based on 50mm x 330mm x 12mm and dependant on finish.

Please enquire for project specific pricing on other size slips, corners, pre-cast & special shapes. Delivery costs apply.

Technical

Size Tolerance: length/width = ±3% thickness = ±2mm

Diagonal/Longitudinale Curvature: ±1%

Water Absorption (Average): varies by brick colour – download our datasheet

Fireproof: A1

Content of active soluble salts: S0

Hazardous substances: not applicable

Average expansion to boiling water (mm / m): ≤ 0,3

Solar Absorption Factor: varies by colour – download our datasheet

Area Density: varies by brick type – download our datasheet

Lead Times

12-20 weeks for standard products. Official lead times will be quoted on a project specific basis, dependence on size, complexity and location.

Accreditations
Manufactured to EU and UK standards – see data sheet for details. Accreditations vary dependant on the systems the slips are paired with. Contact us for details.

Case Studies

Preface Chassieu (France)

Medoc Flammée (France)

Résidence Les Jardins de Brennus, Montpellier (France)

FAQ

What happens after I enquire about a product?
You’ll receive a call from a brick slip consultant within 72 hours to discuss your project requirements and establish the next steps to achieve your goals.
How are brick slip costs calculated?
Costs are calculated on a project specific basis. See budget rates section above for an estimate. Please enquire for pricing on any size slips, corners, pre-cast & special shapes. Delivery costs also apply.
What brick slip systems can the brick slip pair with?
Brick slips can be attached to various façade systems including; Adhesively fixed. Lightweight Board Systems. Natural X Brick Slip Cladding. Pre-Cast Concrete. Brick GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete). For project specific information please contact us.
What adhesives and mortars can be used with these brick slips?
Please contact us for the technical requirements for the adhesives of specific manufacturers.
What fire rating do the brick slips have?
All the brick slips we supply are A1 fire rated. When used in conjunction with a system fire ratings vary. For example, when paired with a Natural X Cladding System the façade system will be A1 Fire Rated. Your system supplier will be able to confirm the fire rating.
What bespoke options are available for the bricks slips?
We regularly work with specifiers to create special sizes, shapes and colours which are project specific. If you’d like to explore an idea for your façade, please contact us to discuss the manufacturing possibilities which will guide your vision.

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Robin Batty

Director

 

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Product Description

Engobed Long Format Brick Slips are characterized by their coloured clay coating, skilfully applied to their natural terracotta surface. This exceptional process allows for customization of terracotta bricks to precisely meet specific design requirements while preserving their traditional charm. With their terracotta surface and unique visual allure, Engobed Long Format Brick Slips offer an enduring decorative finish.

When incorporated into a façade, these brick slips engage with sunlight, producing captivating transformations throughout the day. This dynamic interplay introduces a captivating element to buildings and walls. In conjunction with the timeless elegance of the long format brick, Engobed Long Format Brick Slips can be tinted in a spectrum of colours, enriching textures, depth, and overall visual appeal. The availability of coloured glazes to achieve the engobed effect opens up limitless creative possibilities.