Installation Manual E-Brick en Lores

HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT
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1.FOREWORD
Brick manufacturer Vandersanden is continuously searching for innovative solutions. One of
our new applications is E-Brick®. This façade system, made from natural bricks, is the solution
for aesthetical and economical façade cladding.
In this manual you can read about the advantages and characteristics of our façade system.
New housing development or renovation, E-Brick® fulfils all the wishes of a modern house!
Building with E-Brick® means...
…building aesthetically! Living healthy! Living economically!

Vandersanden has began collaboration with Isosystems AG, the specialist in manufacturing
insulating brick systems. In 2005, Isosystems was created through the take-over of Genorm
AG. All in all it now has 25 years of experience in the manufacture and development of façade
systems. It also has an extremely inventive spirit. In 1980, during the introduction to the mar-
ket, Isosystems was the first and only manufacturer of this new façade system worldwide.
…E-Brick® - modern and aesthetic

Now we are continuing Isosystems AG’s tradition and competence of 25 years of product de-
velopment. With E-Brick®, our façade system made from natural bricks, we meet all the requi-
rements of modern housing. An E-Brick® façade gives the building the aesthetic radiance of a
façade made from natural bricks. In addition, in times of high energy costs, the system offers
optimal heat insulation and reduces the heating costs up to 40%. At the same time, E-Brick® is
air permeable and in this way ensures a pleasant and healthy indoor climate at all times of day.
…E-Brick® - individual and flexible

E-Brick® façades are flexible and suitable for any building project. For old and finished buildings,
it is the economical solution for renovation; for new housing projects is the quick and space-
saving alternative to traditional façades. We make a customized- façade for every project. The
easy manipulation and the fast mounting save time and money. From large building projects to
the individual house constructor, nowadays, numerous customers put their trust in the quality
of the E-Brick® façade.
We are happy to give you advise!
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Why insulate?
Properly insulating a house has many advantages. Thanks to insulation
there is less loss of heat and as a result, less heat needs to be generated.
This means that you save on heating costs and that you cause less
CO2 emission due to the burning of fossil fuels. You win twice: it is
better for your pocket and for the environment.
Another important advantage of good insulation is the improvement of the comfort level
in the house. The unpleasant, chilly feeling disappears, draught decreases, and you prevent
surface condensation. And in the summer insulation slows down the heating up of the house
during a heat wave.
Anyone wanting to invest in renewable energy, such as a heat pump or a solar boiler, will be
wise to first properly insulate the house.
Heat losses in a standard house

In the first place, insulating means preventing the often expensively produced heat from
escaping through the walls, roof, windows, etc. On average we loose 26% of our heat through
the walls, 26% through the roof, 20% through doors and windows, 15% through the floor,
and 13% through ventilation and ventilation losses.
Considering the scope of heat loss through the walls, they deserve the most attention
regarding insulation.
How to insulate the outer walls?

You can insulate the walls in three ways: insulating along the inner wall, after-filling the existing
cavity, or along the outer façade.
Insulating along the inner wall is one solution, but has significant disadvantages. For instance,
thermal bridges on the floor and ceiling will remain. In addition, you do not profit from the
heat storage in the mass of the existing inner wall as it is excluded by the insulation. Another
important issue is the loss of interior space.
The second option, after-filling the cavity, also includes risks. Make sure to let a professional
carry out the work. In addition, the insulation thickness that can be applied is limited to the
cavity width. Insulating the outer wall is the best option, because technically it is the best
solution. After all, you wrap the house entirely in a heat insulating package. Existing thermal
bridges are eliminated. According to the Building Line Decree in Flanders, there is no need for
a building permit when extending the existing façade by 14 cm. Nevertheless, in Belgium as
well as in the Netherlands we recommend contacting the local authorities about this.
E-Brick®: An aesthetic and high-performance solution

The outstanding innovation for insulating the exterior wall is E-Brick®. The panel combines the
best of two worlds: the aesthetic benefits of hand-moulded facing bricks and the functionality
of insulation. Two specialists in their field decided to enter into a partnership to develop the
product: Vandersanden, manufacturer of facing bricks, and Isosystems, an expert in insulation panels.
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E-Brick® panels are delivered ready for use. They consists of a layer of insulation foam,
covered with brick slips. During installation, the joints are sprayed with polyurethane to make
them wind and waterproof.
The panels are available in various thicknesses and/or can be combined with hard insulation
plates. In this way, you can effortlessly realise any desired insulation thickness. On an aesthetical
level you have a choice from the entire range of Vandersanden hand-moulded facing bricks
and from a range of stuffing press products.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 FOREWORD 2
2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 6
2.1 INTRODUCING THE PACKAGE 6
2.2 COMPONENTS 6
2.3 EQUIPMENT 6
2.4 CHARACTERISTICS 7
3 APPLICATIONS 8
3.1 RENOVATION 8
3.2 TRADITIONAL NEW HOUSING PROJECTS 8
3.3 WOODEN FRAME 8
3.4 STEEL CONSTRUCTION 9
3.5 SPECIAL MASONRY 9
4 MOUNTING 9
4.1 CONDITIONS 12
4.2 PREPARATIONS 12
4.3 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 13
4.4 AFFIXING 16
4.5 Vertical ALIGNING OF E-Brick PANELS 18
4.6 Horizontal ALIGNING 22
4.7 STORAGE AT THE BUILDING SITE 24
4.8 SAFETY 30
5 TECHNICAL DETAILS 30
5.1 TYPE OF PANELS 32
5.2 CORNER SOLUTIONS 32
5.3 ROOF AND FINISHING SECTIONS 37
5.4 INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS 38
5.5 DRAWINGS OF DETAIL 40
6 VAPOUR PRESSURE CURVES (GLÄSER DIAGRAM) 41
6.1 MOISTURE BEHAVIOUR 60
6.2 AN EXAMPLE OF A NEW HOUSING PROJECT 60
6.3 AN EXAMPLE OF A WOODEN FRAME CONSTRUCTION 61
6.4 AN EXAMPLE OF A TRADITIONAL RENOVATION 62
7 TECHNICAL CARDS 63
8 DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFICATIONS 64
9 QUALITY SCHEME 72
10 GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE 74
11 QUESTIONS 76
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2.GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. Introducing the package
The E-Brick® system consists of façade elements that are made from brick slips, quartz sand, and polyurethane
(PUR). The brick slips are not glued, but casted in polyurethane during the manufacturing process. This guarantees
an extremely strong panel and will withstand the ravages of time with flying colours.
2.2. Components
The system consists of the following components: 1
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1. A standard façade panel (see page 30)
2. Corner elements + corner brick slips (whether or not pre-mounted)
3. Fastening screws and plugs
4. PUR foam for pistols
5. PUR plugs
6. Connecting brick slips
7. Glue mortar
8. Aluminium guide post
9. Foam tape
2.3. Equipment
You will need the following tools:
• An 8 mm drill + TORX® open-end wrench insertions (TX25 or TX30)

• A brick grinding disc (available in 125/230 and 350 mm, b = 10 mm)
• An angle grinding machine with disc (diameter of 115 mm or 125 mm)
• A drip ridge knife and a cutting knife
• A gluing pistol
• Mixing equipment
• Foam tape
• A builder’s level (length of 200 cm)
• A chalk line
• A plasterer knife, 6.5 cm wide
• An folding measuring rod and a pencil
• A truffle/trowel, between 5 and 6 cm wide
• A hammer and a saw
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2.4. Characteristics
Guide post
An aluminium guide post including a drip ridge as a moisture drainer is a solid
basis and makes sure that the water does not reach the wall that lies behind it.
Composition of the panel

Each façade element is made from brick slips, scattered with quartz sand,
and casted in a 40 mm thick layer of PUR. A wide colour palette allows you
to design your project individually and harmoniously. A standard panel has the
dimensions 1350 mm x 675 mm and is available in the brick formats ‘waal
format’ (WF 50 mm in height) and thick format (DF 65 mm in height) (for
more info see p. 32).
Foam chamber
A groove that is created beforehand on each side of an element creates a
space between the various panels after mounting them. Afterwards, this
space is filled with polyurethane through the prescribed injection spots by
means of a PUR pistol. This avoids thermal bridges and increases the overall
stability of the façade. In the end, the holes are closed with sealing caps.
Plugs
Fifteen pre-drilled holes are provided per panel that can be used to mount the
panels. The quartz sand combined with the liquid PUR creates an extremely
strong micro concrete that can absorb the tensile force of the screws. If the
provided holes do not fit the supporting structure, then additional holes can be
drilled manually. Specially developed plugs guarantee perfect mounting of the
elements in a wide variety of foundations. At least nine screws are used per
panel (at least 9 screws/m²).
Connecting brick slips

In order to maintain the stretcher bond between the various panels in
horizontal direction, a slip is left out of every second course at the side of a
panel and the PUR is milled. Afterwards, brick slips are glued here. The very
strong glue guarantees good bonding of these connecting brick slips.
Corners
The corners are nicely finished with the supplied insulation corners and corner
slips.
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3.APPLICATIONS
3.1. Renovation
The E-Brick® system is suitable for installation on even and uneven walls, vertical, new and old walls up to 10
storeys or 30 meters high.
The wind load at the mounting spots should comply with normal conditions, meaning that the value of the
pressure or suction forces should be between 750 and 1350 Pa, depending on the density of the fastening
points (between 9 and 16 pieces/m²).
3.2. Traditional new housing projects

The system can be installed on concrete, ceramic or concrete masonry (hallow or massive), etc. The mounting
procedure of the E-Brick® system is most suitable for these materials.
3.3. Wooden frame

The system can also be installed on buildings or parts of façades on a wooden frame, on condition that these are
in compliance with the regulations of the German DTU 31-2 standard. In such a case the wall must be covered
with CTBX triplex panels in compliance with NFB 54161 (British building federation) with a minimum thickness
of 15 mm and a unsupported length of not more than 60 cm.
Cross-latches for creating the necessary thickness must be placed at 80 cm intervals or more. The use of
wooden panels in compliance with the prevailing regulations is also possible.
Mounting the E-Brick® panels is done by means of special screws that have a manufacturer’s warranty for
use in the open air and that are suitable for this load (for example, SPAX). The screws that are suitable for this
are screws with a countersunk head and a diameter of 10 to 11 mm and with a distance ring, if possible (for
example, neoprene).The latter does not only limit the pressure on the element, but also prevents scratching of
the screw heads and thus prevents corrosion.
The E-Brick system is waterproof when installed correctly. In order to extra guarantee 100% water sealing in
case of installation on a wooden frame construction, we recommend placing an extra moisture barrier behind the
E-Brick with a permeability of at least 0.5g/m².h.
The following products are suitable for this:
• Impregnated bitumen strips in conformity with the French NF P84-301 standard.
• Bituminised soft fibreboards in conformity with the French NF 84-050 standard.
• Bituminised PE polyethylene thin foil
• Bituminised, reinforced kraft paper (not perforated foil!)
This moisture barrier is unnecessary when the wooden supporting structure is made from waterproof material,
such as water-resistant OSB.
In order to control the moisture movement (damp) in the wall it is necessary to place a vapour guard between
the support structure and the cavity of the pipelines and cables. This guard prevents penetration of moisture
through the wall. Such a vapour-tight guard requires a vapour diffusion resistance sd of 100 m or higher.
Overview of vapour permeability values:
E-Brick 4 cm insulation with brick slips has an sd value of
4.69m. This means that the material is vapour permeable. Vapour permeability Sd
Thus vapours can always escape to the outside. Vapour-tight > 100 m
Vapour inhibitory < 100 m
Vapour permeability < 10 m
Vapour open < 0,5 m
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3.4. Steel construction
As a foundation the steel supporting structure can be covered with CTBX triplex panels or wooden panels such
as waterproof OSB. The panels can be affixed to the steel structure with self-tapping screws. The regulations
that apply for mounting the E-Brick panels on a wooden supporting structure also apply for mounting the panels
on a steel supporting structure. Installation on tapered plated façades with tapered plates is also possible. Special
screws that are suitable for this foundation must be used for mounting the E-Brick® elements.
Presently, the application on wood and metal are not yet technically approved, but have already repeatedly been
applied with success by various customers.
3.5. Passive construction

In order to achieve the high insulation standards for passive construction, E-Brick is a qualitative solution for
limiting total wall thickness. E-Brick can be placed against a first layer of insulation where the screws are anchored
into the supporting wall through both panels. This way, total insulation thickness can be expanded to 240 mm.
Page 17 features more details about how E-Brick is mounted on top of other insulation(see image 3)
3.6. Special masonry

E-Brick® is most suitable for realising special masonry constructions that are difficult or impossible to realise with
normal masonry. As a result architects can let their creativity run wild. Below you will find several examples in
which E-Brick® was used to simplify the construction.
Overhanging masonry
This building (see image 1 & 2) was built with classis masonry, in which the canopy was constructed with
aluminium rail work covered with E-Brick® panels. You obtain a light construction that is placed easily and quickly
without using brickwork bearers.
Also in the masonry below, E-Brick® was mounted on a light-weight construction in order to obtain such an
overhang.
1. 2. 3.
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Hanging/suspended masonry
In the example above the entire façade was erected using E-Brick®, the façade surface as well as the ceiling.
Corner sole slips were used in the crossing between the masonry in the façade surface and the ceiling in order to
avoid soldier courses in this smooth architecture.
In the photo below, soldier courses were applied in the crossing between the ceiling and the wall.
E-Brick is a very good solution for covering ceilings on a site that was constructed traditionally with single
bricks. The transition between the brickwork and the ceiling can be made with corner slips as soldier course or
be done with horizontal corner slips as in the examples above. A third possibility is to glue entire bricks (sawn
in half so their underside is of the same width as the brick slips) against the support bracket of the brickwork.
This can serve as a base for the E-Brick panels. The bricks are glued against the carriers in accordance with the
recommendations of a glue manufacturer for the specific application in question. Vandersanden will be pleased
to help you find an appropriate glue manufacturer.
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Curved walls
E-Brick panels are suited for covering curved walls. Depending on the type of panel and whether panels are
Verticaal verband
positioned horizontally or vertically, they can be curved with a minimum radius, see the figure below. The panels
can be placed convex (round) or concave (hollow).
• Panels placed vertically: when E-Brick panels are placed in a vertical position,Insnedes they can be bent in the tightest
of curves. The minimum radius for a curve is 2 m. Halfsteens Recht Wild
verband verband verband
• Panels placed horizontally: for stretcher or irregular bond panels, the curve radius must be minimum 15 m.
For panels in stack bond, the curve radius can be reduced to 5 m.
• Vertical V-grooves are cut in the back of the insulation to facilitate folding. These grooves are cut ± 3 mm
3mm
30mm
wide and 3 cm deep at each vertical joint between bricks. (In midden van iedere verticale voeg)
Rmin. = 2000 mm
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Vertical verband
bond Horizontaal
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= 15000 mm
Recht
Stackverband: Rmin.
bond: Rmin = 5000mm
= 5000 mm
Horizontaal verband
Combining materials
This new housing project was entirely covered with a combination of E-Brick® panels made from bricks and blue
stone. (image 1)
Special brickwork bonds

Insnedes idem aan bovenstaande tekening,
This site was constructed in standard masonry in which the top strip (the vertical masonry) is constructed with
tussen iedere voeg.
E-Brick®-panels. (image 2)
Halfsteens/wildverband: Rmin. = 15000mm

Recht verband: Rmin. = 5000mm
1. 2.
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4.MOUNTING
4.1. Conditions
Temperature
Mounting the elements does not require special temperature conditions. However, PUR foam, glue mortar, and
joint mortar must be used in a temperature between +5°C and +35°C.
Levelness of the surface

Before starting to mount the panels, the levelness of the surface must be checked. Unevenness smaller than or
equal to 1 cm at a length of 2 meters can be bridged.
Unvevenness between 1 and 4 cm at a length of 2 meters must be flattened.
Dryness of the surface

We recommend working on a dry foundation surface. After all, the moisture that is captured between the
insulation and the wall will choose the easiest way to escape. It could therefore also escape to the inside, which
can cause moisture problems.
Stability of the supporting wall

If during renovation you are not sure about the load bearing capacity/stability of your original façade, then you
can drill extra renovation cramp irons that will firmly clamp the old masonry to the inner leave of the cavity wall.
The renovation clamp irons are usually stainless steel screws with thread and plug on both sides so that the screw
tightens itself in both walls.
Supporting Outer leave of the

wall cavity wall in bricks
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4.2. Preparations
Window and door applications
In order to reduce thermal bridges it is best to mount the insulation around the corners up to the window or door
frames. In most cases the original window or door frame will be to narrow for this thickness and the existing
reveals will have to be grinded. If the window frames have to be replaced, you can also choose to make the new
window frames smaller so that the reveals do not need to be cut off.
ATTENTION!
Make sure not to damage the window frames and that the stability of the construction of the existing
outer leave of the cavity wall is not impaired. L-angles or poured lintel beams above the window must
still be able to bear sufficient load in case you grind the reveals on both sides of the windows. Contact a
technical advisor or an engineer consulting firm when you are not sure whether the stability can still be
guaranteed.
In order to find out how much to grind, add up the thickness of the E-Brick insulation and brick slips and subtract
this entire thickness from your present reveal. For the best and most beautiful result, make sure to use the same
margin on both sides of the window frame and preferably also use the same margin for all the windows in the
house.
Insulation around the corner;

in most cases the reveal must be grinded.
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Window-sills
During renovation the window sills must be renewed in conformity with the prevailing regulations. In new houses
the window-sills must be built to fit the E-Brick® system.
ATTENTION!
When replacing window sills we recommend removing one extra course of bricks and to replace it
with a compression-resistant insulation material, such as cellular glass (see photo) or XPS, so that the
new window sill does not create thermal bridges with the old outer leave of the cavity wall.
After all, the old outer wall will from now on be part of the warm parts of the house and may therefore
no longer come in contact with cold parts of the wall.
It is also recommended to place extra insulation of a couple of centimetres between the new window
sill and the existing inner tablet, so that thermal bridges are prevented there as well.
A natural stone window sill should not be supported by the E-Brick system, because the system is not calculated to
bear such heavy loads. If the cobelling part (insulation + brick slip + cobelling windowsill) of the windowsill is wider
than the supporting part of the supporting wall, we advise to mount an L-profile every 50 cm on the supporting
wall to rest the sill on. This profile should cover the thickness of the insulation and be strong enough to bear the
weight of the sill itself + any additional loads.
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Roof connection
Sloping roof
With an upright wall above a sloping roof, the
connection of E-Brick panels on the sloping roof can
be executed in the traditional manner in steps, but can
also be easily finished slanted. You first place a piece of
insulation on the roof itself along the tile, then fold a
flashing in zinc, roofing or EPDM over this insulation.
The flashing can be connected under the tile on the
roof frame, either as zinc folded over the tile. Above
the insulation the flashing is folded against the wall.
The E-Brick panels are cut off at a slant and placed
over the uppermost part of the flashing. Between the
flashing and the E-Brick panel one can set down a
bead of PUR foam or Polymer glue.
Flat roof
In the same manner as above on the flat roof a piece
of insulation is placed of the desired height (+-5cm
higher than the roof edge of the flat roof). At the top
this insulation is cut off at a slant so that water never
runs inwards.
The flashing from roofing, EPDM, PVC, etc. is now
folded over this insulation up to the bearing wall. At
the bottom it is glued or burned onto the existing roof
covering.
At the bottom the E-Brick panels are cut at a slant and
placed on the flashing. Between the flashing and the
E-Brick panel one can set down a bead of PUR foam
or Polymer glue.
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Anchoring extra components
All the components that are affixed in the façade, such as rain discharge pipes, revolving shutters, flower boxes,
advertisement boards, etc. must be sufficiently anchored in the original supporting wall after mounting the
E-Brick® panels.
Any cables, water pipes, etc. that cannot be removed, can be incorporated in the system (on condition that there
is room for that) by cutting in the back of the PUR plate. However, locally this is at the expense of the insulation
value and you must also make sure that the stiffness of the plates remains guaranteed.
Expansion joints
Existing expansion joints in the building must also be affixed in the E-Brick system. In addition, the regulation in
force for masonry apply, which can vary per country.
Existing cavity
When E-Brick® is used during renovation and the supporting wall has a cavity, it is necessary to close this
cavity up to the ridge beam so that no draught can be created in it. After all, when it is draughty in the cavity,
the façade looses the heat storage that was achieved by using the new E-Brick® insulation. Still air is also an
additional insulator for your house.
4.3. Mounting instructions

Screws
Mounting the E-Brick® system must be done with E-Brick® screws
(except when installing on a wooden or steel supporting structure). These
screws have been optimally fitted for mounting on massive and hollow
brick walls. Special screws are provided for mounting E-Brick on a
cellular concrete substrate (e.g. Ytong). When in doubt regarding the
anchoring of screw we recommend carrying out tests. You can always
consult with our customer service about this.
Pre-formed plug beddings have been made in the joints of the system
elements. The pre-formed plug beddings are often no longer equally ATTENTION!
divided when using custom cut elements or corner elements. In such a
When the material is
case we recommend ignoring the pre-formed fastening points and to drill
delivered, the contractor
holes (without hammer drill) in other places in order to optimally divide
must always check whether
the load.
the right type of screws
were included for the specific
subsoil. In the back of this
manual on p. 67-68 you will
find the different types of
screws.
In case of doubt about the
anchoring of the screws,
we recommend that you
perform tests. You can
always consult our technical
customer support about this.
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For standard elements the required number of fastening points depends on the height of the cladding surface
and on the impact of wind pressure:
H = 0 - 10 m: 9 screws/m² W = 2301 N/m²

H = 10 - 18 m: 12 screws/m² W = 2565 N/m²
H = 18 - 30 m: 16 screws/m² W = 2831 N/m²
H ≥ 30 m: 16 screws/m² (only concrete supporting structure) W = 2831 N/m²
Ceiling covering with E-Brick® (underground = OSB 22 mm)
H = 0 – 10 m: 12 screws/m²
H = 10 – 18 m: 15 screws/m²
H = 18m – 30 m: 18 screws/m² W = 4500 N/m²
H ≥ 30 m: to be calculated
For a high-rise building a specific calculation is done for the attachment method, taking account of the geographical
data of the building, the subsoil, the type of project, the application, etc. The calculation is performed according
to the norm NEN-EN 1991 1-1 and 1-4. The guarantee on the system remains valid for this calculation.
The fastening points must be divided evenly over the surface of the element. The tensile force of the plug of the
screw through the element is decisive when calculating the number of required fastening points.
Extra insulation thickness

The standard E-Brick is produced in a total thickness of 60 mm, with the insulation thickness being 40 mm and the
brick slips 20 mm. This insulation thickness of 40 mm can be increased to
a maximum of 240 mm. Customers can purchase supplementary insulation
themselves, or Vandersanden can supply loose insulation to assemble in
2 layers on site, or can glue it to the E-Brick panels into one sole panel.
For an insulation thickness greater than 80mm we recommend working
in 2 layers, whereby if desired you place a first layer of form-stable hard
insulation. This can reduce costs.
If you work in two layers, we recommend that you bond the two insulation
layers to one another with low-expanding PUR foam in the following situations:
• Extra insulation thickness < 60 mm: No additional gluing necessary.
• Extra insulation thickness ≥ 60 mm: An extra PUR gluing is desirable. (see image)
• Extra insulation thickness ≥ 100 mm: An extra PUR gluing is required. (see image)
Furthermore, with two insulation layers we also recommend always fastening the first insulation layer with
2 dowels and applying an extra adhesive (mortar glue or PUR) between the bearing wall and the first layer
insulation in the following cases:
• Extra insulation thickness < 80 mm: No additional gluing necessary.
• Extra insulation thickness ≥ 80 mm: minimum 40% of the surface must be glued. (see image)
• Extra insulation thickness ≥ 140 mm: minimum 60% of the surface must be glued. (see image)
ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
The screw being used may not break the quartz The depth of the drilled plug hole must be at least 10
sand. In such a case the screw can no longer be mm deeper than the length of the plug so that there
used and a new hole will have to be drilled. is room for the dust and the plug can expand properly.
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4.4. Affixing
Guide post
The base guide post is usually laid horizontally. This guide post serves as the starting
section and as drip ridge and it protects the bottom of the panels.
In order to prevent a thermal bridge, the guide post should be placed approximately
20 cm deeper than the level of the lower floor, if possible. If this point is in the ground
then there is no need for a starting guide post.
ATTENTION! E-Brick® panels are glued to the guide

When E-Brick® panels come into contact posts with silicone or PUR foam.
with the surface level, because the panels Silicone or PUR foam is also applied
have been placed a few bricks lower than between the guide post and the sup-
the surface level, it is recommended porting wall.
to apply silicone to the first horizontal
joint above the surface level in order to
prevent rising moisture in the bricks.
Corner elements
The E-Brick package consists of prefabricated insulation corners with loose brick slips.
These insulation corners are available in various widths; the width increases per half
brick slip length. You can find the various available corner elements on page 37.
Always begin with such a corner element. When using the stretcher bond, these
corners (for instance size 85/200) are turned around every panel layer so that the dif-
ferent panel sides are vertically staggered each time by half a brick (see figure on page
17). The corner elements are affixed with 3 screw plugs on each side.
Affixing the corners for the window and door frames is done in the same way as affixing
those of the house. Foam tape or sealing agent (silicone) must be applied between the
corner of the window frame and the window sill to guarantee optimal sealing.
The lintel beams are also affixed in the same way. However, you should make sure that
the height of the lintel beam is aligned with the correct horizontal joint. This also ex-
plained in the chapter about vertical alignment of the panels.
ATTENTION!
Corners that are supplied with the
package or adjusted and custom cut
elements are not supplied with a foam
chamber. This must be formed afterwards
by means of the E-Brick® moulding knife
or snap-off knife.
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Panels
The first E-Brick® panel is placed on the base guide post and aligned to the corner of the house. Because of
the stretcher bond, the E-Brick® panels begin and end alternately per course of bricks with a whole brick
followed by a recess of half a brick in the next course. The panels are affixed horizontally with the same ends
against each other so that both recesses of half a brick form one brick in which a connecting slip can be glued
afterwards.
As mentioned in the previous chapter, the corner elements with the long and short side are turned around
every course so that the panels are installed one on top of the other in stretcher bond.
In addition, you can reuse the remainder of a panel at the end of the wall at the beginning of the next course
or at the window corners. This is shown in the figure below with the darker panels.
In order for the vertically cut elements to fit with the standard elements, the brick slips that have been cut
shorter need to be cut out and removed so that you can connect the cut panels with the standard panels by
means of connecting slips.
Marking the E-Brick® course height is done

with a chalk line. This is to ensure better control
of the horizontal course measurement. The E-
Brick® system is usually built from down to up.
The course height must be repeatedly marked.
Staggered placing of the panels as illustrated in

the figure above has several advantages:
• The panels form a stronger unit

• If the foam chamber is not entirely filled,
then penetrating water will not seep all the
way to the bottom.
• The glued brick slips are also staggered,
which creates a better colour division of
the panels.
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Filling the foam chamber
Sealing the E-Brick® façade panels is done by filling the encircling foam chamber with the PUR foam supplied
with the E-Brick® package. The foam chamber is formed in such a way that excess sealing foam can escape
during installation through the widened discharge openings in the back. The advantage of this is that the PUR
foam also contributes to gluing the E-Brick® system.
PUR foam may only be applied at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. The same applies for storage of the
cans. The reservoirs may never be warmed up!
Application is done as following: The pistol is inserted into the middle of the foam chamber.
The foam is sprayed for about 3 to 5 seconds during which you once spray to the left (or up) and once to the
right (or under). In the horizontal joints foam must be sprayed in at least 3 of the provided cavities per panel. In
the vertical joints foam must be applied in at least 2 cavities of the connecting brick slips. Suitable caps prevent
foam from running out on the sides.
ATTENTION!
It is very difficult to remove bonded PUR foam!
Gluing the connecting brick slips and the TIP

We recommend wearing thin gloves
corner slips when working with the glue.
Separate brick slips that have been supplied with the
package are glued in the recesses with a flex mortar glue
that is also supplied with the package. Thus the elements
must be completely placed against each other. Be cautious
to create a pure alignment with the horizontal joints so that
the connecting slips between the both panels fits nicely.
The mortar glue is made with the correct amount of water,

which is stated on the package. You mix the glue with a hand
blender in order to create a smooth mass without lumps.
After mixing, let the glue rest for 3 minutes before using it
and then mix it once more very shortly. The processing time
of the glue is 3 hours.
The glue is applied to the back of the brick slip with a stainless
and toothed trowel or a filling-knife. The thickness of the
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applied glue is determined by the thickness of the brick slip, which should wind up in the same plane as the other
brick slips. A up to 5 mm hick glue layer can be applied, which does not result in sliding down of the brick slip.
The thickness of the applied layer of glue is determined by the thickness of the brick slip, which must be placed
in the same plane as the other brick slips. You can apply a layer of glue of up to 5 mm thick without the brick slip
sliding down. In order to achieve a perfect connection, we recommend double gluing. In this case glue is spread
on the insulation panel and the brick slip with a toothed glue comb.
Jointing
The panels are jointed in the traditional way with self-made or ready-made joint mortar. Jointing must be done
from the top to the bottom. We recommend moistening the brick slips before jointing.
ATTENTION!
Make sure that the connecting brick slips do not protrude
from the plane compared to the brick slips that are already
attached. After all, this will become very noticeable after
jointing due to shadows that will be formed.
TIP
In order to minimise the risk of efflorescence, the temperature during jointing should always remain above 5°C
and the fresh joint should be covered in case of long-lasting or heavy rain. When using ready-made joint mortar,
it is essential that you read and follow the instructions on the package.
Connecting E-Brick to brickwork

If E-Brick is used to carry out renovation works, and an extension is constructed in traditional brickwork, it is
possible to have the brick slips for the E-Brick panels sawn of the same series as the bricks used for the exten-
sion. The extension and E-Brick panels are best connected with a vertical working joint that is later sealed with
an MS polymer.
If the traditional brickwork and the wall supporting E-Brick are placed on the same foundation and do not have
a different consolidation, it is possible to tie the E-Brick panels into the existing brickwork by toothing the lat-
ter out. In this case, too, we recommend sealing the toothed out joint.
Nieuwe
New bijbouw
extension Renovatie
Renovation
PUR foam
PUR-schuim Vertical elastic
Verticale elastische
MS polymer joint
MS-polymeervoeg
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4.5. Vertical aligning of E-Brick panels
It is very important to use the correct starting height with this system in order to achieve a good end-result.
The top of the windows, doors, or façade openings determine the position of the brick courses and thus also
determine the vertical position of the E-Brick plates.
Determining the starting height without soldier courses

If you do not place soldier courses above your windows and decide to use a finishing section on top of the
window, for example, then you must determine the height of this section and also the bottom side of the first
following course of slips on this section. This is the fixed point that you use to determine the starting height of
your plates in step 3.
Determining the starting height with soldier courses

If you are going to place soldier courses above the windows, then you need to make sure that the course of
slips above the soldier course is aligned with the rest of the masonry next to the soldier course so that the
course of slips is not staggered. You proceed to work as following:
Step 1: Determine the bottom of the soldier course on your window profile
(level A)
For this choose a certain overhang on the window frame that you will use for all the windows so as to achieve
the most beautiful result. In other words, choose the width of the window frame that will still be visible in
retrospect.
VISIBLE PART IN
ACHTERAF ZICHTBARE
RETROSPECT
DEEL
OVERSTEEK
OVERHANG
NIVEAUAA
LEVEL
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Step 2: Search for the top of the soldier course
You can calculate the top of the soldier course by measuring the average length of the corner slips (Lcs, Dutch:
Lhs) back to the top. This becomes the alignment for the horizontal slips next to the soldier course.
TOP OFKANT
BOVEN SOLDI
THEROLLA ER COURSE
AG
Gemiddelde
AVERAGE LENGTH OF
lengte
CORNER SLIP (L(L)hs )
hoekstrip
cs
HORIZONTALE
HORIZONTALSTRIP
SLIP overhang
OVERSTEEK
NIVEAUaA
level
Step 3: Determine the vertical position of the E-Brick plates and the starting point
The E-Brick plates can be positioned in such a way that the top of a horizontal course of bricks in a plate is alig-
ned with the top of the soldier course.
Then you can count down in course
measurements of 61.36 mm (‘Waal’
size, WF 50 mm) or of 75 mm (Thick
size, DF 65 mm) in order to determine
course measurement:
the starting point.
675 mm WF = 61,36 mm
DF = 75 mm
If you want to count downwards in
entire plates, then you have to take
into account half the joint thickness
that is applied on top of the upper
row of brick slips. Thus, you begin
approximately 5 mm higher than the
675 mm
top of the soldier course and count
downwards in panel measurements of
675 mm.
675 mm
675 mm
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4.6. Horizontal aligning
With horizontal installation of E-Brick® elements the vertical joints must be one on top of the other in one line
(long line in figure). Only for windows can an exception be made if it does not fit with the bond (short line in
figure).
Here the corner brick slips and first following slips can be cut shorter so that the second or third vertical joint
(counted from the corner of the window frame) is aligned with the joints above and below.
For an optimal result we recommend shortening the slips not more than ¼ of the stretcher face. If this is not
possible, then up to ¼ of the stretcher face of the corner slip can be shortened.
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Example 1
When the E-Brick® panels are placed staggered, then the number of bricks that need to be glued changes. In
the figure below you can see that an extra brick slip needs to be glued in the lowest E-Brick panel at the height
of the corner slips with the stretcher face in the façade surface.
In the model below you can see that the insulation corner does not fit the E--Brick® panel. An extra piece of
insulation must be placed in between and slips need to be added.
Subsequently, you need to measure how much the slips need to be shortened. In the example below the corner
slips are aligned in such a way that the red slips would have to be shortened to more than ¾ of their original
length. This is not the most aesthetical and practical solution.
Slip Length < 3/4th
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After all, by staggering the corner slips by a course, we automatically create the space of half a brick in case of
a stretcher bond.
In our example it is therefore better to begin with the header side of the corner slips (as shown below) and
shorten the green brick slip, if necessary.
As mentioned before, you can also see that – by placing the E-Brick panels staggered – you need to glue 2
slips in the lower corners instead of 1 slip, as is the case with the upper corners.
Slip length > 3/4th
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Example 2
In the second example we illustrate what happens when the corner slips are too long. This is solved by cutting
a part from the long side. Beware, the length may only be shortened by a quarter or less. If this is not possible,
we also cut the first following slip (b) so that both slips are not shorter than three-quarters of the total length
per slip. If both slips after being cut still seem to be too long, then we stagger the corner slips by one course so
that there are headers in the place of the stretcher faces, as we saw in the previous example.
Cut the stretcher faces and align

them with stretcher faces Cut stretcher faces and stretcher
course. Stagger one course
slip b
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Example 3
Of course you hardly ever end with a complete panel next to the window. That is why we also deliver special
panels that can be cut half (type SP1) or one third (type SP1.5) the size of regular panels without damaging
the brick slips (see page 30).
In all other cases the panels should be cut to size as the green brick slips in the figure. The partially cut brick
slips in the figure (red) may be shortened again by a quarter of a stretcher face or less. The short blue pieces
of slips must be cut out and removed along with the long green pieces to make room for connecting slips that
have been cut to size.
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Example 4
Another possibility is to not use an insulation corner and to glue the corner slips directly on the E-Brick panel.
In such cases the E-Brick panels can be placed up to the window frame (green pieces are cut off) and the
last row of cut brick slips (blue pieces) must be removed from the insulation. Corner brick slips can be glued
instead of these blue brick slips.
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4.7. Storage at the building site
In order to prevent damage to the E-Brick® elements and the accessories at the building site, the following
instructions must be followed:
E-Brick® elements
• Always keep corner elements on an even, horizontal surface (also applies to façade elements). The brick side
of the upper panel must always face upwards.
• If possible, keep the palettes in such a way that the label is readable and the content is recognisable.
• Never stack palettes one on top of each other.
• Always remove the PVC covering only before beginning the work in order to prevent penetration of water.
• Never unnecessarily expose the covering elements to sun or water for too long. We recommend covering
the elements as soon as possible with a water and UV resistant foil.
E-Brick®-accessories
• Keep the palettes in such a way that the content is recognisable.
• Protect installation accessories (glue mortar, PUR foam cans, joint mortar) against frost and moisture.
• The PUR cans and the glue mortar must be stored in a temperature of at least 15°C in order to guarantee
the shelf life of these products during the winter months.
• Protect PUR cans and glue mortar against direct sources of heat (sunshine or artificial sources of heat).
• PUR cans must be stored standing upright.
• Never keep other products on palettes with
• Lay bundled aluminium guide posts only on even surfaces (or on at least 6 supports of the same height).
4.8. Safety
For the safety regulations regarding working conditions we refer you to the legislation of your country.
General safety aspects
Scaffold
First of all the scaffold and the scaffolding equipment must be safe. You should not work on unsafe
scaffolds. Make sure that the anchoring of the scaffold complies with the safety requirements regarding
free working space. With narrower scaffolds, packs of insulation plates can hinder the passage, for
instance, which can cause dangerous situations. In practice, installation companies require that the
scaffold is at least 1 running metre wide.
Electricity
Always unwind the cable entirely from the reel, while taking into consideration that heat develops
with power consumption. The cables should be tied up safely so that they do not lay loosely on the
scaffold (to prevent tripping over). The scaffold must be grounded. Protect sockets against splashing
moisture and rainwater in order to prevent a short-circuit. The meter box must be provided of proper
earthing protection.
Storage
Preferably use a container to prevent theft. Light-weight insulation plates can blow away and cause
danger to the surrounding, such as traffic on public roads. Also for this reason it is important to secure
safety fences and nets to the scaffold. Measures should also be taken to prevent blowing away of
materials and equipment during storage..
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Clothing
During wet and cold periods you must make sure there is sufficiently protective clothing.
Hearing protection
Hearing protection equipment must be worn when working with electric tools, such as, drilling for
plugs or mechanically processing of plaster.
Eye protection
Always wear safety glasses when you shorten panels, sections/guide posts or brick slips with a
grinding disc.
Safety helmet
On many building sites you are obliged to wear a safety helmet. Therefore, wearing a helmet will
mostly likely be the rule rather than the exception. In other cases, it can logically be assumed that
wearing a helmet is useful, such as when working on a scaffold with upper floors.
Safety shoes
Always wear safety shoes in order to prevent injuries that can be caused by stepping on nails, falling
objects, and the like.
Polyurethane
Cutting an E-Brick plate to size is done using a cutting machine. If the polyurethane is cut with
incandescent filament, then flue gasses can be created. These have such a low concentration that
they do not cause problems for the fitter, not even on wrapped scaffolds.
Mortars
The mortar in the E-Brick package is supplied in bags of 25 kg. This prevents back injuries.
Gloves may be necessary when working with mortars. In case of repeated contact with the skin,
mortars can cause allergic eczema. This however depends on the product and person using the mortar.
We recommend wearing a dust mask if there is dust formation when making and mixing the mortar.
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5.Technical details
5.1. Type of panels
Five types of panels are standard available. You have a choice between stretcher, stack, or irregular bond.
For the stretcher bond we also offer two other models that you can cut into 2 or 3 pieces without damaging
the brick slips.
The panels are available in brick formats WF (brick slips 210 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm) and DF (brick slips 210 mm
x 65 mm x 20 mm). Irregular bond is only available in WF brick size.
Panels in WF:
• 6 or 5 alternating brick slips per horizontal course with a horizontal axis size (brick length + joint length) of
225 mm.
• 11 brick courses with vertical axis size (brick thickness + joint thickness) of 61.36 mm.
Panels in DF:
• 6 or 5 alternating brick slips per horizontal course with a horizontal axis size (brick length + joint length) of
225 mm.
• 9 brick courses with a vertical axis size (brick thickness + joint thickness) of 75 mm.
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Size WF50 Size DF65
(Slip ± 210 x 50 mm) (slip ± 210 x 65 mm)
Stack bond (RP) Stack bond (RP)

66 slips 54 slips
Stretcher bond (P) Stretcher bond (P)

61 slips + 5 connecting slips 50 slips + 4 connecting slips
Stretcher bond with one row less (SP1,5) Stretcher bond with one row less (SP1,5)
Stretcher bond with two rows less (SP1) Stretcher bond with two rows less (SP1)
Irregular bond (WP)

50 slips, 22 headers + 5 connecting slips
Other masonry bonds upon request (English bond, bonds using bricks of different sizes, etc.).
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Special bricklaying bonds (on request)
Panels’ outer dimensions are always 1350 x 675 mm.
Long extruded stretcher bond Long extruded stack bond

(Slip size ± 440 mm x 65 mm) (Slip size ± 440 mm x 65 mm)
23 slips, 4 connecting slips 27 slips, 0 connecting slips
Natural stone stretcher bond Natural stone stack bond

(Slip size ± 440 mm x 50 mm) (Slip size ± 440 mm x 50 mm)
28 slips, 5 connecting slips 33 slips, 0 connecting slips
Horizontal slips bond Polymetric bond

(slips ±210 x 100) Combination of WF, DF, brick slips, header slips and
36 horizontal slips, 0 connecting slips horizontal slips (no connecting slips)
Flemish bond
36 Slip size, 55 headers, 5 connecting slips (headers)
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Belstone
In addition to E-Brick panels with brick slips, we also offer panels
with Hainaut blue stone under the name Belstone. These panels
are always divided into 4 pieces of 334 mm wide blue stone with
a joint of 10 mm, so that screws can be inserted into the joints
between the blue stone plates.
The measurements of Belstone differ slightly from the standard

E-Brick panels: 1375 mm x 688 mm of 1375 mm x 344 mm.
Mitring Belstone
Belstone panels can be mitred at the corners of buildings. However,
there is a danger that the blue stone will splinter during sawing.
Hence why we recommend ‘breaking’ the sides by putting the kerf
2 to 3 mm to the inside, so the stones are stronger and there is
less risk of damage.
Belstone 1375 mm x 344 mm Belstone 1375 mm x 688 mm
Mitre joint natuursteen

Verstek for natural stone,3mm naar
saw 3 mm to the back.
achter zagen.
3
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The Hainaut blue stone is available in the following finishing:
Slightly smoothened (thickness 1.5 cm) Polished (thickness 1.5 cm)
Blue flamed (thickness 1.5 cm) Eno design (thickness 2 cm)
Finely granulated (thickness 2 cm)
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5.2. Corner solutions
Corner solutions are available as prefabricated insulation corners with separately delivered corner brick slips. The
corner brick slips are glued at the building site with the supplied cement mortar.
The insulation corners are mounted against the façade with standard screws and separate plug discs that are
supplied with the package.
The insulation corners are available in the following measurements:
• 85/85
• 85/200
• 85/310
• 85/425
• 200/200
• 200/310
• 200/425
• 310/310
The measurements are constructed in such a way that the

consist of the inside of the grinding face of the brick slip (= 80
mm) + half a joint. The measurements increase per half a brick.
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5.3. Roof and finishing sections
We offer several types of sections for finishing the sides or upper sides of E-Brick® panels that stick out. This
can be the case for example with a roof overhang that is too short, window-sill that is too short, near rainwater
drain pipes, or at the end of façades. The width of the sections can be chosen based on the insulation thickness
used at the site, increasing per 2 cm.
These sections are available in anthracite (7016), bronze (8014), and white (9010).
Type A
This starting section is recommended for

strengthening the E-Brick plates when the
insulation ends above ground.
The section is available in the following widths:

55 – 70 – 90 – 110 – 130 - 150 (mm)
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Isolatiebreedte
Insulation width++steenstrip
brick slip -- 10mm
10 mm
Type C
This section can be used under a blue stone

threshold, for example.
Other applications are also possible with this
section.
lak
varnish 20
x
Breedte isolatie
brick slip
12
40
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Type D
The section has a rising lip and can be inserted

behind the original section of the edge of the
roof. This guarantees water sealing between
the two sections and prevents water infiltration
behind the insulation.
15
varnish
lak 20
Breedte isolatie
brick slip
12
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Type E
This section with a flat horizontal lip can be used

as a finishing section on top of an insulation plate.
15
lak
varnish 20
x
Insulation
Breedte width++steenstrip
isolatie brick slip 12
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Type G
This section is aligned with the brick slips and in

this way creates a finished side of the E-Brick®
panels.
Insulation width + brick slip

Breedte isolatie
+ +5steenstrip
mm + 5mm
50
30
x
lak
varnish
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5.4. Insulation characteristics
Below you find the identification values of the E-Brick® system depending on the foundation and the thickness of the
insulation.
Wall characteristics h-value (W/m2K)
Uwall + Uwall + Uwall +
kg/ λ
mm Uwall E-Brick E-Brick E-Brick
m3
60 mm 80 mm 100 mm
Regular concrete conform DIN 1045 200 2400 2,1 3,82 0,62 0,41 0,30
Light concrete conform DIN 4232 (expanded clay) 200 1000 0,35 1,35 0,48 0,34 0,27
Concrete
Light concrete conform DIN 4232 (natural bims) 200 1000 0,32 1,26 0,47 0,34 0,26
Light steel concrete conform DIN 4219 200 1800 1,3 3,12 0,60 0,40 0,30
Light steel concrete conform DIN 4219 200 800 0,39 1,47 0,49 0,35 0,27
Light concrete conform DIN 4232 porous 200 1800 0,92 2,60 0,58 0,39 0,29
Licht beton conform DIN 4232 non-porous 200 1800 1,1 2,87 0,59 0,39 0,30
Concrete hollow blocks 240 1000 0,49 1,52 0,50 0,35 0,27
Hollow blocks of concrete 300 1000 0,49 1,28 0,47 0,34 0,26
Lime-sand stone conform DIN 106 240 1800 0,99 2,44 0,57 0,39 0,29
Façade masonry 240 2000 0,96 2,40 0,56 0,38 0,29
Façade masonry 360 2000 0,96 1,85 0,53 0,37 0,28
Single brick masonry
Façade masonry 480 2000 0,96 1,50 0,49 0,35 0,27

Lightly perforated brick (for example Poroton)
240 800 0,21 0,76 0,38 0,29 0,23
Inner plaster 15 mm & outer plaster 20 mm
Aerated concrete blocks conform DIN 4165
240 800 0,29 1,01 0,43 0,31 0,25
Full blocks S-W expanded clay
240 800 0,31 1,06 0,44 0,32 0,25
Full blocks S-W Bims
240 800 0,39 1,28 0,47 0,34 0,26
Inner plaster 15 mm & outer plaster
Cellular concrete
250 400 0,46 1,41 0,48 0,35 0,27
Hollow concrete blocks + bricks

Inner plaster – 24 cm concrete HBL - insulating air 430 1,02 0,41 0,32 0,27
cushion - 11.5 cm brick
1 W W WPUR40mm W 1 1 W 0.02 0.04 WPIRremainder 1

Rwall = + + + + PIRremainder + = + + + + +
αe λwall λBrick slips λPUR λPIRremainder αi 24 λwall 0.96 0.030 0.024 8
1
Uwall =
Rwall
The maximum permitted heat transfer coefficient for new housing projects varies per country. In Belgium, ac-
cording to the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations the maximum permitted heat transfer coefficient
for new housing projects is 0.35 W/m2K.
LEGEND
Rwall = heat permeability of a wall αi = thermal conductivity of insulating inside air cushion
Uwall = heat resistance of a wall λ = thermal conduction coefficient
αe = thermal conductivity of insulating outside air cushion W = width of the construction component
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5.5. Drawings of detail
Mounting aboveground with a guide post
1
6
7 8
4
3
2
1 Supporting wall
2 Foundation / cellar wall
3 Floor slab
4 Waterproof foil
5 E-Brick panel
6 Guide post
7 Silicone slip or PUR
8 Surface level
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Mounting underground without a guide post
6
7
1 Supporting wall
2 3
2 Foundation / cellar wall
3 Floor slab
4 Waterproof foil
5 E-Brick panel
6 Surface level
7 Silicone joint
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Window-sill connection
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel
3 Compression-resistant insulation such as
FOAMGLAS or XPS
4 Mortar glue
5 PUR foam
6 Elastic joint or foam tape
7 Insulation
8 Window-sill
9 Window
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Reveal connection for windows Reveal connection for window with section
Reveal connection for windows
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel
3 Foam chamber
4 E-Brick corner + corner slip
6 5 Elastic joint + foam tape
6 Window section
5
1 2 3 4
Reveal connection for window with section
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel
3 Foam chamber with PUR foam
4 Elastic joint + foam tape
5 Finishing section
6 Window section
1 2 3 4
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connection for window without reveal
E-Brick® connection for window without reveal
1 2 3 4 5
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel
3 Moisture barrier
5 Window section
6 Plastering
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soldier course
Lintel beam connection for window with soldier course
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel
3 Foam chamber 1
5 E-Brick corner + corner slip as linter beam
2
6 Window section
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window without soldier course
Lintel beam connection for window without soldier course, with section
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel 1
3 Foam chamber with PUR foam
5 Finishing section
6 Window section 2
6
5
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Lintel beam connection for window with revolving shutter
3
7
4
9
8
5
1 Supporting wall
2 E-Brick panel
3 Foam chamber
4 E-Brick corner + corner slip as
linter beam
6 Revolving shutter guide rail
7 Revolving shutter
8 Window section
9 OSB
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Lintel beam connection with external revolving shutter
1 E-Brick panel
2 Foam chamber
3 Revolving shutter
5 Revolving shutter guide rail
6 Supporting wall
7 Window section
note: If the revolving shutter box is not insulated then this way of working causes a thermal bridge at the
level of the revolving shutter box. If possible, you can install insulation behind the revolving shutter box. How-
ever, for this we do refer you to the manufacturer or installer of such revolving shutter systems.
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Roof connection for a flat roof
1 7
2
1 Water sealing
2 Original roof edge section
3 New roof edge section
5 E-Brick panel
6 Compression-resistant insulation
7 Roof structure with roof insulation
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Roof connection with existing edge tile 1
6
5
1 Edge tile
2 Supporting wall 2
3 New roof edge section
5 E-Brick panel
6 Compression-resistant insulation
7 Roof structure with roof insulation
note: If possible, during renovation replace the upper row of existing bricks with a compression-resistant
insulation, such as cellular glass, so that the E-Brick panels and roof insulation form one closed shell, which
prevent thermal bridges.
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Column cladding
Columns can be made with 4 prefabricated corners and suitable cut panels.
1 2 3 4
1 Prefabricated insulation corners and corner slip

2 Cut E-Brick panel or loose insulation with glued
brick slip
3 Column
4 Foam chamber
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Balcony cladding with bottom side E-Brick and corner sole slip
ATTENTION! Hanging E-Brick® panels are mounted with
12 screws per plate instead of 9.
Corner sole slips are special corner slips that have been cut lengthwise and are only available upon request.
These slips are glued on our standard insulation corners while the insulation corner is further supplemented
with regular slips. The remaining width of the insulation corner is shortened and the next E-Brick® panel is
placed against it.
1 Covering brick
2 E-Brick panel
3 Water sealing
1
4 Supporting surface balcony
5 Terrace tiles on tile supports
6 Corner sole slip
7 Insulation corner
2
note: In this example E-Brick has

purely an aesthetical function and not
an insulating function, because the
balcony was not entirely wrapped.
3 4 5
6 7
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Balcony cladding with E-Brick® at the bottom and soldier course in the corner
ATTENTION! Hanging E-Brick® panels are mounted with 12 screws per plate instead of 9.
1 Covering brick
2 E-Brick panel
3 Water sealing
5 Terrace tiles on tile sup-
1 ports
6 Corner slip
7 Insulation corner

2 balcony was not entirely wrapped.
3 4 5
6 7
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Balcony cladding with corner sole slip as the end of the wall
1 Covering brick
2 E-Brick panel
3 Water sealing
5 Terrace tiles on tile
supports
6 Corner sole slip
7 Water trench
1 note: In this example E-Brick has

3 4 5
6 7
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Balcony cladding L-section
1 Covering brick
2 E-Brick panel
1 3 Water sealing
4 Supporting surface terrace
5 Terrace tiles on tile supports
6 L-section
7 Water trench
2

3 4 5
6 7
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Window solutions wooden frame construction
1 Insulation (Rockwool)
2 Celit / water-resistant OSB
3 E-Brick panel
4 Water and wind proof foil
5 Window tablet
6 Window section
7 PUR insulation
8 Plywood
9 Windproof foil
10 Gyproc
11 Rail work for pipelines and cables
12 Plywood
7 8
6
9
10
11
3
12
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Reveal connection wooden frame construction
11 12 13
10
3 2 1
1 Insulation (glass wool)

3 E-Brick panel
4 Reveal section
5 Expansion tape
6 PUR foam
7 Window section
8 Plywood
9 PUR insulation
10 Windproof foil
11 Gyproc
13 Plywood
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Lintel beam solutions wooden frame construction
1
12
4 11
5 10
7 8 9
1 Insulation (glass wool)

3 E-Brick panel
4 Waterproof foil
5 Lintel beam section
6 Window section
7 Plywood
8 PUR insulation
9 Windproof foil
10 Gyproc
12 Plywood
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6.VAPOUR PRESSURE CURVES
(gläserdiagram)
6.1. Moisture behaviour
It is often suggested that façade insulation is disadvantageous due to moisture detention in a building. The
reason being that the insulation undoes the ‘breathing’ advantages of the façade. This is incorrect. The façade
only has very little influence on moisture detention, which means that in general there is no such thing as a
‘breathing façade’. The literature shows that much less than 1% of the moisture in a house escapes through
the façade. Most of the moisture escapes a house through the windows, doors, ventilation, cracks, etc. Most
façade insulation systems let vapour molecules through while blocking moisture. Applying façade insulation
does reduce the vapour permeability slightly, but this is not a problem because the amount of vapour is so
small.
In cases of high degrees of moisture from the inside it is recommended to apply vapour proof materials.
With new housing projects there might be building moisture in the underground against which the façade
insulation has been applied. This building moisture will have to escape the construction and this will occur
through a path with the least resistance. The vapour density of the façade insulation will determine how fast
this happens. Moisture can also escape to the inside. Usually, after the building moisture has escaped, only the
slightest movement of moisture from the inside to the outside will take place.
A more elaborate discussion of moisture behaviour is not necessary. In practice, in most circumstances there
are no problems with vapour density/openness of the insulated façade.
Several examples of a wall construction with E-Brick are provided in the vapour pressure curves below. In
principle, a specific curve is drawn for every month; in these examples, each time the worst month is shown.
We can make a vapour pressure curve for specific situations when the entire construction is known.
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6.2. An example of a new housing project
Construction of the wall (from the outside to the inside):
• E-Brick® 8 cm insulation
• High-speed building 14 cm
Thermal resistance of the wall: 2.98 m²K/W

Heat resistance coefficient of the wall: 0.32 W/M²W
For this wall construction we do not expect any condensation or fungoid growth on any boundary surface.
Change in vapour pressure

Calculation in conformity with NEN-EN-ISO 13788
Ti [°C] phi_i [-] Te [°C] phi_e [-]

Month: January 20,0 0,608 2,4 0,877
Outside
Temperature
Inside
Temperature [°C]
15
10
5
0,00 0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,16 0,18 0,20 0,22
d [m]
Saturation pressure
Partial pressure
Vapour pressure [Pa]
2.000
1.500
1.000
500
0,00 0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,16 0,18 0,20 0,22
d [m]
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6.3. An example of a wooden frame construction
• Celit 15 mm or water-resistant OSB 15 mm
• Waterproof breather foil
• Mineral wool
• Polyethylene (PE) foil vapour and waterproof
• Fermacell



Month: January 20,0 0,608 2,4 0,877
Outside
Inside
Temperature
Temperature [°C]
15
10
5
0,00 0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,16 0,18 0,20 0,22 0,24 0,26
d [m]
Saturation pressure
Partial pressure
2.000
1.500
1.000
500
0,00 0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,16 0,18 0,20 0,22 0,24 0,26
d [m]
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6.4. An example of a traditional renovation
• Brick masonry 10 cm
• Air cavity 4 cm (stagnant air)
• Inner leave of the cavity wall in high-speed building 14 cm



Month: January 20,0 0,608 2,4 0,877
Outside
Inside
Temperature
Temperature [°C]
15
10
5
0,00 0,1 0,2 0,3

d [m]
Saturation pressure
Partial pressure
2.000
1.500
1.000
500
0,00 0,1 0,2 0,3

d [m]
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7.TECHNICAL CARDS
E-Brick®
The E-Brick® system consists of façade elements that are made from brick slips, quartz sand, and
polyurethane. The brick slips are not glued, but casted in polyurethane during the manufacturing process.
Characteristics
Height 675 mm
Length 1350 mm
Insulation thickness (standard) 40 mm
Brick slip thickness 20 mm
Surface 0.91m²
Weight 28 kg
Water vapour permeability sd (4 cm PUR + 2 cm strip) 4,69 m
Basic joint Quartz sand
Fire-proof category
European B-S1-D0
France M1
Germany B1
United Kingdom 0
Impact resistance Class 1
Horizontal course measurement (WF50 / DF65) including joint 61,36 mm / 75 mm
Brick division vertical (WF50 = DF65) including joint 225 mm
Flexure (DIN 53423) Ca. 7 N/cm²
Shear strength (DIN 53427) Ca. 12 N/cm²
PUR foam with blowing agent n-pentane (h)fckw vrij
Thermal conductivity (4 cm against slip) 0,030 W/mK
Volume mass of PUR > 35 kg/m
% closed cells (internally 1x/month) > 90%
Water absorption < 2% (extern)
Tensile strength > 200 kPa
Compression > 120 kPa
Fire class of insulation EU fire class E
German building materials class B2
Tests
• Belgium (ATG 10/2819 – 1/15) • Germany ( Dibt in application)
• The Netherlands (IKOB IKB 2349/12) • Great-Britain (BBA 07/4403)
• France ( AT 2/11-1466) • Europe (NBN EN 13501-1:2007+ A1:2009)
Applications
• Suitable for renovations and new housing projects
• Massive concrete construction up to 18 storeys + floor level, maximum 65 m high
• Masonry up to 30 m high
• Concrete frame construction up to 5 storeys + floor level, when building a wooden framework between the concrete
• Suitable for wooden and metal frame construction on condition that the necessary adjustments are made.
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Brick slips
Vandersanden brick slips are cut from whole bricks. All colours are available. The bricks are manufactured
in high-technology factories and comply with the most stringent requirements.
Characteristics
Colour from Vandersanden range of colours 675 mm
Sizes (dimensional variation category T2) DF +-210 x 20 x 65 of WF+-210 x 20 x 50
Average pressure strength According to specific choice of brick
Dimensional variation category T2
Dimensional distribution category R1
Stability of the shape According to specific choice of brick
Bond strength of the mortar joint (glue joint) 0,15 N/mm2 ( 0,30 N/mm2)
Content of active soluble salts S2
Fire reaction Euro class A1 (TOC < 0,1%)
Water absorption According to specific choice of brick
Initial water absorption According to specific choice of brick
Moisture permeability 5/10 (EN 1745)
Nett volume mass According to specific choice of brick
Gross volume mass According to specific choice of brick
Equivalent thermal conductivity According to specific choice of brick
Frost/thaw resistant F2
Dangerous substances NPD (No Performance-requirements Declared)
Tests
• CE NEN EN 771-1 Cat. I - HD
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insulation
The E-Brick® panels are manufactured with brick slips covered with liquid PUR so that it creates a strong
unit. The PUR is continuously tested in order to maintain high-quality.
Characteristics
Polyurethane foam with Pentane fuel (CFC free)
Thermal conductivity
Volume mass > 35 kg/m³
Fire-proof category
France M2
Germany B2
Europe E
Percentage of closed cells (internal 1x/month) ≥ 90%
Absorption of water in conformity with NF IN 120887 (the 2A method) 2% (external)
Propulsion in conformity with NF IN 1607 > 0,2 MPa
Compression to 10% in conformity with NF IN 826 (external 2x/year) σ 120 kPa
German building material class B2
Tests
• See E-Brick®
Guide posts
The guide posts consist of extruded aluminium and are delivered in the required width according to
the insulation thickness. The end is manufactured with a drip ridge so that the bottom of the system is
protected.
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Plugs + screws
MASONRY, CONCRETE, SILICATE, HIGH-SPEED BUILDING
EJOT SDP-S plus 8 UD

• Approved for masonry, concrete, silicate, and high-speed building
• Torsion resistant plug
• Plug with a narrow countersunk head
• Special expansion zone with hooks for proper anchoring
• Heavy loads
• Anchor with increased bending strength
• Pre-assembled screws for quick assembly
German Approval of the Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik

(Z-21.2-589)
Technical details
Diameter of the screw 8 mm
Diameter of the plug 12 mm
Depth of drilling (h1) 80 mm
Depth of anchoring (hef) 70 mm
Screw head TORX T30
German approval code Z-21.2-589
Design loads
Concrete C 12/15 in conformity with EN 206-1 1.00 kN
Weather-resistant concrete shell ≥ 0.20 kN
Ceramic bricks (≥ Mz 12) in conformity with DIN 105 0.40 kN
Full glue blocks (≥ KS 12) in conformity with DIN EN 106 0.40 kN
Full blocks of lightweight concrete (≥ V 2) in conformity with DIN 18152 0.20 kN
Vertical coring brick (Hlz) in conformity with DIN 105
Vertical coring reference brick (Hlz) in conformity with ÖNORM B614 0.75 kN
Perforated glue blocks (≥ KSL 6) in conformity with DIN EN 106 0.25 kN
Hollow blocks from lightweight concrete (≥ bL 2) DIN 18151 0.15 kN
Lightweight concrete 0.30 kN
Approved by means of stretch tests on the building.
The mentioned design loads are in accordance with the German Building Code. National safety factors
have been included.
Product range
Insulation (mm)
Nominal length (mm) Product
New housing development Renovation(1)
20 - 100 EJOT SDF-S plus 8 UB x 100
40 20 120 EJOT SDF-S plus 8 UB x 120
1) 20 mm extra for old walls
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PLUGS + SCREWS CELLULAR CONCRETE
EJOT SDP-S plus 8

• Approved for aerated concrete
• Torsion resistant plug
• Plug with a narrow countersunk head
• Special expansion zone with hooks for proper anchoring
• Heavy loads
• Pre-assembled screws for quick assembly
German Approval of the Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik

(Z-21.2-967).
Technical details
Diameter of the screw 8 mm
Diameter of the plug 12 mm
Depth of drilling (h1) 120 mm
Depth of anchoring (hef) 110 mm
Screw head TORX T30
German approval code Z-21.2-967
Design loads
Cellular concrete in conformity with DIN (2 and 3.3) 0.20 kN
Cellular concrete in conformity with DIN (4 and 4.4) 0.50 kN
Cellular concrete in conformity with TGL (Werk Laußig) 0.30 kN
Cellular concrete in conformity with TGL (Werk Parchim) 0.15 kN
The mentioned design loads are in accordance with the German Building Code. National safety factors
have been included.
Product range
Insulation (mm)
Nominal length (mm) Product
New housing development Renovation(1)
20 - 140 EJOT SDP-S plus 8 x 140
40 20 160 EJOT SDP-S plus 8 x 160
60 40 180 EJOT SDP-S plus 8 x 180
80 60 200 EJOT SDP-S plus 8 x 200
1) 20 mm extra for old walls
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Wall Insulation
Old plaster Brick slips
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PCI Flex mortar
PCI Flex mortar is a waterproof glue mortar that is resistant to temperatures between 30°C and 80°C.
This glue mortar guarantees quick mounting and the brick slips do not sink in when being glued.
Characteristics
• A mixture of basic product with elastic polymers
• Does not contain mineral fibres or asbestos
• No harmful silicate substances during mounting
• A shelf life of at least 12 months
• Packaged in sacks of 25 kg
• Application thickness up to 5 mm
• Processing time: 3 hours
• Flexible; any action can be counterbalanced.
Procedure
Add the powder to water and mix it with an electric mixer until you get a plastic consistency free of
lumps. Let the mixture stiffen for three minutes.
Spread the paste on the back on the brick slip and on the insulation plate and then place the slip against
the panel with a pushing and sliding movement so that the mortar attaches properly.
Points of attention
• Process in temperatures between 5°C and 25°C.
• Store in dry conditions, no permanent storage above 30°C.
• The panel must be dry before gluing the brick strips on it.
• Never add more water or dry powder to the PCI Flexmortar after it has already stiffened.
• Tools must be rinsed with water immediately after use.
• Brick slips must be hung on the wall in conformity with DIN 18 515-1 standard “Outwall claddings”.
Safety and health

PCI Flex mortar contains cement. Contact with water or moist creates an alkaline reaction, which can
cause skin irritations and biting burns to the mucous membrane (such as eyes).
In case of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse with a lot of water and consult a doctor. In case of
contact with the skin, immediately rinse with water and soap.
Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tests
PCI Augsburg GmbH

Piccardstraße 11
D-86159 Augsburg
07
EN 12004
cementitious mortar
for floor and wall coverings,
indoors and out
C2TE
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SINGLE-COMPONENT PUR FOAM
Single-component polyurethane foam with ecological gasses (CFC free) The foam, which hardens from
air humidity, is intended for filling up the encircling foam chamber between the various elements of the
E-Brick® system.
Application
The foam is sprayed under pressure from the can. The spraying can must be shaken well in horizontal
direction before use. Screw the spraying can on the pistol. Using the existing injection openings, spray
the foam for approximately 3 seconds between the elements. The foam chamber is full when the foam
reaches the adjacent openings.
Technical details
• Optimal processing temperature: 15°C to 20°C. In lower temperatures the spraying cans must be
kept in a heated place.
• Never directly heat the cans and/or its content!
• In temperatures below 5°C the foam capacity is negatively influenced.
• Optimal air humidity 45-50%
• Hardening time: approximately 2 to 6 hours, depending on the temperature, air humidity and amount
of foam that has been sprayed.
• The building material characteristics are in conformity with the DIN 4102 - B2 standard (normal
inflammability).
• Storage: In a dry and cool place in vertical position (when stored correctly the product must be used
between 9 and 14 months after the manufacturing date)
Tests
DIN 4102 - B2
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DESCRIPTION OF THE
8.SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement
• Measuring unit: Per m², all measurements are expressed in mm/cm/m. With outer leaves of cavity walls
that have been constructed in two types of masonry from different materials, the measurement can be
split up, if necessary.
• Measurement code: Nett visible surfaces that need to be treated without distinguishing between shiner,
soldier & stretcher courses, thresholds, any corner blocks, decorative courses in masonry, etc.. All the
window and door openings are subtracted, but recesses for ventilator grills, openings for mailboxes, etc.
that are smaller than 0.2 m² are not subtracted.
• The outside of the openings in windows and the bottom of the lintel beams (net surface) are only
calculated depending on the type of construction. Any cavity is never included in the calculation.
• Nature of the agreement: Fixed Amount (FA)
Outer façade insulation system |FA|m2

Material
Brick specifications
• Standardisation in conformity with CE NEN EN 771-1 Category I - HD
• Type: Hand moulded (HV) / stock brick (VB) / waterstruck (WS) / stuffing press (SP)
• Measurements (l x w x h): WF50 (210 x 20 x 50) / DF65 (210 x 20 x 65) / mm
• Outside dimensions of fixed joints (mm): 225 x 61.36/225 x 75 mm)
• Masonry bond: Stretcher bond / stack bond / irregular bond / Flemish bond / horizontal slips bond /
polymetric / ...
• Surface texture: Polished / bark / planed / sanded / unsanded / rough / etc.
• Appearance: Flat / shaded
• Colour shade: Pink / soft red / brow-red / dark red / yellow ochre / grey / black / ... (approximate
description). The colour is homogenous for bulks.
• Frost resistance: F2 (very frost resistant)
• Average water absorption: Maximum 15 /12 / etc... %
Insulation
• Polyurethane hard foam, CFC free and HCFC free (propellant = n-pentane)
• Thermal conductivity λ (λD based on EN 13165):
• First 4 cm: 0.030 W/mK
• Remaining thickness 0.024 W/mk
• Insulation thickness (mm) ≥40
• Volume mass (kg/m³) ≥ 35
Panels
• Measurements (L x W x H): 1350 x 60 x 675 mm
• European fire category (NBN EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009): B-S1-D0
• The system panels are supplied of an encircling foam chamber
• Pre-manufactured insulation panel with brick slips.
Other materials
Only materials that have been permitted and approved by the manufacturer may be used for the outer façade
insulation system.
Spread of risk and guarantee

There is a guarantee of 10 years on the entire system for thermal façade insulation, including the insulation,
bricks slips, mounting, gluing, and the like.
The system has an ATG certificate (Belgian voluntary technical approval)
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Construction
• The materials should be stored in a dry and dust free place.
• The manufacturer must recognise the contractor as an official fitter of the system.
• The contractor must follow the processing instructions of the manufacturer.
• The foundation surface must be flat enough and in conformity with the mounting manual of the
manufacturer and the ATG certificate so that work can be carried out flawlessly and can comply with all
the guarantees.
• Placing the system may only be done with materials that are part of the system.
• The plates are mechanically mounted. The fastening points must be divided evenly over the surface of
the element. The number of fastening points for standard elements depends on the height and the wind
power (at least 9 screws/m²).
• The polyurethane corners are mounted by means of screw plugs. At least 2 plugs are alternately placed on
each side of the corners.
• Filling up the foam chamber with the supplied PUR foam guarantees the water sealing between the
insulation plates.
Jointing
• Jointing is done in the traditional manner with prefabricated or self-made joint mortar.
• The mortar should be category M2 (cement mortar) / M3 (lime mortar) in conformity with NBN B 14-
001 (1985), in accordance with the processing advice of the brick and mortar manufacturer.
• Joint shade: There is a choice from at least three samples / colouring on colouring factory mortar / etc.
• Joint type: Flush joint / raked flush joint / hollow joint / raked hollow joint / weather struck joint / etc.
• Joint finishing: Brushed joint / polished / tapped-on joint with a hard brush / etc.
Additional construction instructions

• Expansion joints: At least every 30 meters / according to the existing expansion joints (renovation) /
according to the rules of expansion joints for standard masonry / …
• Finishing reveals of the façade openings: Corner brick strips / finishing sections / window sections that are
placed in the plane (no lintel beam) / ...
• Suggestions for executing the lintel beam: Continuous L-section from galvanised iron / varnished steel /
corner brick slips vertical / corner sole brick slips horizontal / window sections that are placed in the plane
(no lintel beam)
• Finishing sections varnished in RAL colours: Anthracite (7016) / bronze (8014) / white (9010)
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9.QUALITY SCHEME
The E-Brick® panels are designed, manufactured and checked with the utmost care.
All the panels are manufactured in our factory in Schoppen (Belgium).
Our strict organisation, the competence and the know-how of our team, our powerful machines, and well-
studied manufacturing processes allow us to guarantee the durability of all our panels.
This document discusses the production checks and determines the tolerance of the quality of the product. It
has been mostly based on the French NF P13-307 standard applied to the E-Brick® system.
The elements are manufactured in moulds with fixed outside dimensions as shown in the table below. The
measurements of the manufactured brick slip series may deviate from their theoretical measurements. The
following tolerances of the bricks slips are considered normal:
Horizontal out- Vertical outside Width of verti- Width of hori-

Theoretical
side dimension dimension slip + cal joint zontal joint
brick size
slip + joint joint M – M (Di) m - M (Di)
WF 50 210 x 50 225 61.36 8 -15 (11.4) 12 – 20 (15)
DF 65 210 x 65 225 75.00 8 – 15 (10) 12 – 20 (15)
m = minimum dimension
M = maximum dimension
Di = ideale dimension
Note: When panels are cut the vertical joints need to recreated. The fitter must make sure that the new joint
has the same width as the average joint width of the other panels.
Aesthetical aspects of brick strips

The brick slips are mixed in the factory in order to obtain a homogeneous colour range.
Hand-moulded façade bricks have an irregular shape and therefore create a natural appearance. Irregularities
in the bricks or the brick surface are tolerated within the 5-10 mm per m² limits. Characteristic brick qualities
such as cavities, relief, colour ranges, etc. are not considered defects.
Efflorescence
The E-Brick panels are efflorescence free because no cement-based materials are used in the production of
the panels. However, there is a chance that the jointing will have efflorescence afterwards. Jointing during dry
weather (also in the first weeks after jointing) helps prevent efflorescence.
First check of the materials

a) Checking the polyurethane
The following checks should be carried out daily:
• Characteristic temperatures
• Density
• Mixing report
• Fire-resistance test B2 in conformity with EN ISO 11925-2:2010 (German standard DIN 4102)
These amounts are also stated in the reports that you receive from the supplier.
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b) b) Checking the production of the bricks
• Dimensions
• Strength
• Colour
• Damage
• Flatness
Checking the end product

a) Internal tests
• Sides of the panels
• Thickness of the PUR
• Density of the PUR
• Percentage of closed cells
• Testing the fire-resistance of the PUR, B2 in conformity with the German DIN 4102 standard
• Lambda value of the fresh PUR, after 9 weeks and after 25 weeks
• Measurements of the panels
• Compression tests (> 400 N)
• Testing the bonding strength of the brick slips in the PUR (tensile strength > 0.1 Mpa or 0.1 N/mm²)
Panels: In case of WF, report the size of header joints up to 2 cm, etc.; report the tolerance (between 1 and 3
cm). Report tests, ATG, etc.
b) External tests
Brick slips
• Water absorption: Tests have been carried out in conformity with the EN-ISO 10545-3 standard
1997 (CSTC-Limelette)
• Frost-resistance: Tests have been carried out in conformity with the EN-ISO 10545-12 standard
1997 (CSTC-Limelette)
Polyurethane (CSTC Limelette; FIW München)

• Measuring the lambda value (FIW München)
• Volume mass (FIW München)
• Content of ash(FIW München)
• Percentage of closed cells (FIW München)
• Compression at 10% (FIW München)
• Analysis of the blowing agent (FIW München)
Testing the entire system

• Dimensional variations (ULG Liège)
• Tensile force of the brick slips (ULG Liège; CSTC Limelette)
• Fire-resistance in conformity with German DIN 4102 and in conformity with French CSTB standard
(CSTC Marne la Vallée)
• Resistance to external shocks (CSTC Marne la Vallée)
• Resistance to downpour under pulsating air pressure (CSTC Limelette)
• Water vapour transmission (ULG Liège)
• Exterior measurements (CSTC Marne la Vallée)
• Pressure on the spots of the drilling holes (CSTC Limelette)
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10.GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE
The E-Brick® panels have a 10-year guarantee when they are placed correctly by an authorised contractor.
However, the working methods described in this document are merely recommendations based on our
knowledge and latest insights. These recommendations are not representations of issues and characteristics
that are binding by law. We cannot be held liable for the representations in this document because there are so
many different foundation surfaces and building situations. We cannot accept liability based on this, the legal
provisions for product liability do not apply.
Our insurance policy offers a ten-year guarantee on the installation sum, including material, which is degressive
in accordance with the table below:
Year after delivery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Guarantee contribution
100 95 90 85 75 65 55 45 40 35
percentage to be paid
The recommendations do not discard the buyer’s and fitter’s own obligations and responsibilities, especially not
with regard to taking into consideration other important technical guidelines, regulations, DIN regulations and
laws.
Older publications of this manual are no longer valid when a new issue of this manual is available as a result of
new developments in the technical field.
When the E-Brick® system is placed correctly it is maintenance free. The brick slips will obtain a natural
weathering, which will give the building more character.
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11.questions
For more information you can always contact the number below; we are happy to be at your service.
Vandersanden Group
Riemsterweg 293
3740 Spouwen (België)
T +32 (0)89 56 02 60
F +32 (0)89 49 28 45
E [email protected]
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What are the main advantages of insulating a house?

What are the main advantages of insulating a house?

What is E-Brick and what are its main features?

What is E-Brick and what are its main features?

HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT

Building with E-Brick® means...

…building aesthetically! Living healthy! Living economically!

…E-Brick® - modern and aesthetic

…E-Brick® - individual and flexible

We are happy to give you advise!

Heat losses in a standard house

How to insulate the outer walls?

E-Brick®: An aesthetic and high-performance solution

• An 8 mm drill + TORX® open-end wrench insertions (TX25 or TX30)

Composition of the panel

Connecting brick slips

3.2. Traditional new housing projects

3.3. Wooden frame

3.5. Passive construction

3.6. Special masonry

Special brickwork bonds

Halfsteens/wildverband: Rmin. = 15000mm

Levelness of the surface

Dryness of the surface

Stability of the supporting wall

Supporting Outer leave of the

Insulation around the corner;

Standard cold-rolled L-profile

Profile width depending on insulation

4.3. Mounting instructions

H = 0 - 10 m: 9 screws/m² W = 2301 N/m²

Ceiling covering with E-Brick® (underground = OSB 22 mm)

Extra insulation thickness

ATTENTION! E-Brick® panels are glued to the guide

Marking the E-Brick® course height is done

Staggered placing of the panels as illustrated in

• The panels form a stronger unit

Gluing the connecting brick slips and the TIP

The mortar glue is made with the correct amount of water,

Connecting E-Brick to brickwork

Determining the starting height without soldier courses

Determining the starting height with soldier courses

Slip Length < 3/4th

Slip length > 3/4th

Cut the stretcher faces and align

General safety aspects

Stack bond (RP) Stack bond (RP)

Stretcher bond (P) Stretcher bond (P)

Irregular bond (WP)

Long extruded stretcher bond Long extruded stack bond

Natural stone stretcher bond Natural stone stack bond

Horizontal slips bond Polymetric bond

The measurements of Belstone differ slightly from the standard

Belstone 1375 mm x 344 mm Belstone 1375 mm x 688 mm

Mitre joint natuursteen

Slightly smoothened (thickness 1.5 cm) Polished (thickness 1.5 cm)

Blue flamed (thickness 1.5 cm) Eno design (thickness 2 cm)

Finely granulated (thickness 2 cm)

The insulation corners are available in the following measurements: