Added Strength and Security with Masons BrickLock

New Zealand is subject to seismic events, and therefore it is essential that brick veneer, which is a heavy-weight cladding, does not fail. BrickLock products are made from 4mm galvanised or stainless steel. They have been developed to strengthen brick veneer walls and fencing, making them excellent for areas that are prone to cracking or movement.

Like any system, bricks must be installed correctly to perform, which means relying on the ability of the bricklayer to do the job correctly; unfortunately that does not always happen. Specifying brick reinforcement in plans is a level of assurance well worth the small additional time and cost. It provides an additional level of security in holding the veneer together in an earthquake. It also plays a role in helping prevent cracking which could possibly occur due to a poor quality mortar.

Reinforcement is even more important when plastering a brick veneer. Without reinforcement, cracks that may appear in the mortar joints can be transferred through the plaster to the surface.

Masons BrickLock also comes as a corner reinforcement. Bonded brick corners provide significant strength to the structural performance of any brick veneer and BrickLock Corner takes this to a new level. It is recommended that users install BrickLock Corner at every sixth mortar course over the height of the veneer on external corners.

BrickLock should be considered an essential with stackbond brick layout patterns. Masons BrickLock comes in 2.0m lengths plus corners in both galvanised and stainless steel for sea spray zones. The product should be lapped 200mm and should not span across any control joints.

Masons also make quality earthquake heavy-duty brick ties.

Article written by John Oliver, Building Consultant, Specialist in Veneer Construction, Author of John Oliver's Brick Book.

Masons are a member of the Brick and Block Layers Federation of New Zealand.

Masons BrickTies

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Masons BrickTies connect the brick veneer to the structural framing of a building and transfer some of the force away from the brick and on to the structural element.

Suitable for both wet and dry bedding
Can be used to tie any masonry veneer to a structural frame
Rated Heavy-Duty earthquake zone.
Using 316 Stainless Steel provides ultimate durability for houses in sea-spray zones
Masons Brickties are available in round or square buckets

Please see Mason Bricktie Assessment Sheet in the document downloads section of this website

Masons Brick Ties are manufactured to comply with AS/NZS2699.1.2000

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Masons Block & BrickLock Products

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4mm Bricklock products have been developed to strengthen brick veneer, walls and fences.

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The most common areas to use the reinforcing are: above all windows and to all external corners.

Other vulnerable areas are: where there is a gap smaller than 800mm, for example: A window near a deck, where a window meets a roof top or roof top gable meets a soffit. Close up Bricklock spacing to every 5th course in these areas.

Brick and Blocklock Straight. Assists in crack prevention on bricks of blocks that are laid in stacked bond. Or when there is only a small row of bricks less then 800mm. Masons recommended to install Bricklock every 6th course.

Bricklock Corner. Assists in crack prevention on external corners. Masons recommended installing a Bricklock corner every 5th course.

Masons Plastabrick Ltd has been in business for over 20 years. Company Director, Trent Mason (a third-generation AUS bricklayer) seeing the need for quality bricklaying products in New Zealand. The Masons brand has since been built into a “go-to” brand for bricklaying tools and products in New Zealand.

Masons, together with John Oliver, (author of John Oliver’s Brick Book) have brought to the market BrickLock 4mm, to strengthen brick veneer, walls, and fences — an excellent product for areas that are prone to cracking or movements, such as above doors, windows, and corners.

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