“ Due to the nature of this project , all the brick slips had to be mechanically fixed in addition
to the use of adhesive .
IG MASONRY SUPPORT architect ’ s design wishes , the Brick Slip Masonry Support systems are prefabricated units manufactured offsite and delivered complete with bricks bonded to them .
Brick arches have retained their aesthetic allure for hundreds of years . The utilisation of IG Masonry Support ’ s brick slip system enabled the perfect convergence of tradition and modern methods of construction , offering a historic aesthetic within an easy-to-install solution .
One of the architect ’ s requirements was that the bottom edges of the arches follow a slight curvature in order to match the appearance of the old traditional built arches . Offering the traditional ‘ look ’ with all the modern benefits , utilising IG Masonry Support ’ s versatile solution ensured the architect ’ s wishes could be granted .
Due to the nature of this project , all the brick slips had to be mechanically fixed in addition to the use of adhesive . Furthermore , structurally , the combination of a long clear span ( up to 4.5m ) and high loads , required the use of heavy steel sections . Thanks to IG Masonry Support ’ s skill and expertise , these challenges were overcome .
A separate hurdle lay in the historic coat of arms which had to be fixed to one of the arches . The stone , which is engraved with the arms , dated back around 200 years and had to be modernised in order to make the installation possible . IG Masonry Support collaborated closely with a specialist , who sensitively restored the coat of arms , ensuring its integrity was retained .
THE SOLUTION
IG Masonry Support went above and beyond to assist the specialist with the coat of arms . Doing so meant the symbol looked immaculate on installation , meeting the architect ’ s wish for a modern building with touches of traditionalism .
IG Masonry Support exceeded expectations in more ways than one , however . As IG Masonry Support ’ s brick slip masonry support system is tailorable to a project ’ s requirements , a seamless match with the surrounding brickwork was achieved with all support steelwork able to be concealed .
Not only is the system versatile , it offers ease-of-installation , which subsequently enables time-savings onsite . The bespoke solution offers a 70 % weight saving against an equivalent concrete product , negating the need for mechanical handling and onsite labour . These were significant benefits on this project in particular .
A stunning music building within a high-profile school ’ s campus , the presence of IG Masonry Support ’ s systems and the expertise of its teams ensured King ’ s College School ’ s new space is an inspiring arena for the next generation of musical talent .
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