Render or Brick Slips on Edwardian property?

5 years ago

Residential Edwardian property built in 1912 originally had pebble dashing on the first floor elevation front side and back, the ground floor was painted.

Currently all pebble dashed has been removed from the first floor elevation and two chimneys and all paint has been stripped back to reveal original bricks.

behind the the pebble dash on the first floor, the bricks are not the same as the ground floor, the bricks used on the first floor, were cheaper and never designed to be exposed hence why pebble dash was applied.

I would like expert advice on the use of brick slips as a suitable facade/option for my property.

A) If they can be applied directly on the existing bricks of the first floor (as seen on the picture)

b) should I consider doing a render first with a mesh to form a scratch as well as a strength coat before applying the slips?

c) From an architectural and structural perspective are brick slips even an option for my project and type of property, and what steps I need to take before installation to ensure I don't encounter issues such as damp.

d) how long do brick slips actually last? I am looking for a permanent option are brick slips durable is rendering a more sensible option

or should I just stick to a rendering the house?

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The Brickslip Brothers

5 years ago

In answer to your question brick slips are ideal for the job in hand, with the adhesives used they are really robust providing resistance to frost and damp, they can protect the original structure of the building, and are hugely energy efficient, we would be happy to help you with any enquiries in relation to the project, send us an email through the www.thebrickslipbrothers.com website or contact us directly on 01926 830565

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minipie
5 years ago
I would render the top part. I don't know whether brick slips are suitable from a practical viewpoint but I think they wouldn't look right. You wouldn't be able to get ones that match the original soft red bricks of the lower storey, also the original design was to have the upper storey painted so I'd stick with that.
E D
5 years ago
I'm not an expert but from some experience I would think brick is better equipped for damp without render.

Im sure though when used the appropriate render damp should not be a problem. Your builder or other expert (or indeed a Houzzer here) will be able to advise you.

My my feeling is the decision is more aesthetics based than it it is structural.
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titiankim
5 years ago
I don't think you'll get brick slips to match. when we had external wall insulation fitted we had brick slips at the bottom of our bay window to try to match what was there before, and there was a limited range of colours and finishes. I also think a clean modern snooth render would look much better as the house was designed to be a lighter colour on top.
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The Brickslip Brothers
5 years ago
I guess companies and products can vary business to business, We are aware from customers we speak to who have received samples from companies that not all people who advertise having genuine brick slips actually do there strange mixes of plastic, ceramic replicas etc. However The Brickslip Brothers do sell and even install genuine authentic products and there are methods in treatments available to helps blend the style, there so many unique advantages to this product, I am sorry for the experience you had with the company Titiankim, if its something you ever consider looking at again get in touch, all the best The Brick Slip Brothers.
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5 years ago
Why not hang tiles like your neighbours have on their bay?

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