Designer Metal grid system (DMG) Resources
The Brick-It™ Designer Metal Grid System (DMG) is the original patented, Brick-It™ panel system and is our most popular. It's the best way to install thin brick because the patented metal grid was designed to:
Metal Grid, Moisture Control System (MCS) Resources
The Brick-It™ Moisture Control System (MCS) is the only system in the world that was especially designed to answerall moisture concerns and for which was awarded a US & Canada Patent. Brick-It™ MCS is the best way to install exterior thin brick because the metal grid was designed to:
- Specification
- Tests: TAS 201, 202, 203
- Tests: E84 Flame & Smoke Test
- NFPA 285 Approved Assembly Test
- Brick It Presentation
- Tests: Pullout Test
- Tests: Sheer Test, Reference ASTM E754
- Standard Specification for Steel
- Staggered Corner and Fastening Pattern Details.
- Wood Frame System Overview
- Wood Frame System Overview DWG File
- Wood Frame Detail, Window Head
- Wood Frame Detail, Window Head DWG File
- Wood Frame Detail, Window Sill & Jamb
- Wood Frame Detail, Window Sill & Jamb DWG File
- Wood Frame Soffit
- Wood Frame Soffit, DWG File
- Wood Frame Top Of Wall
- Wood Frame Top Of Wall, DWG File
- Wood Frame Base of Wall
- Wood Frame Base of Wall, DWG File
- Steel Frame System Overview
- Steel Frame System Overview, DWG File
- Steel Frame Window Head
- Steel Frame Window Head, DWG File
- Steel Frame Window Sill & Jamb
- Steel Frame Window Sill & Jamb, DWG File
- Steel Frame Top of Wall
- Steel Frame Top of Wall, DWG File
- Steel Frame Base of Wall
- Steel Frame Base of Wall, DWG File
- Masonry Wall System Overview
- Masonry Wall System Overview, DWG File
- Masonry Wall Detail, Window Head
- Masonry Wall Detail, Window Head DWG File
- Masonry Wall Detail: Window Sill & Jamb
- Masonry Wall Detail: Window Sill & Jamb, 2D DWG
- Masonry Top of Wall
- Masonry Top of Wall, DWG File
- Masonry Base of Wall
- Masonry Base of Wall, DWG File
Continuous Insulation & Moisture Control System (CI) Resources
The Brick-It™ Continuous Insulation & Moisture Control System (CI) was designed to meet 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Brick-It™ CI system provides the simplest and best way to install insulated exterior thin brick because:
- NFPA 285 - BIA Thin Brick Fire Test Summary Report
- NFPA 285 Approved Assembly Test
- System Specification
- Brick It Presentation
- Wood Frame Window Head, 2D DWG File
- Standard Specification for Steel
- Wood Frame Top Of Wall
- Wood Frame Top Of Wall, DWG File
- Wood Frame Top Of Wall, 2D DWG File
- Wood Frame Base of Wall
- Wood Frame Base of Wall. DWG File
- Wood Frame Base of Wall, 2D, DWG File
- Wood Frame Window Head
- Wood Frame Window Head, DWG file
- Wood Frame Window Sill & Jamb
- Wood Frame Window Sill & Jamb, DWG File
- Wood Frame Window Sill & Jamb, 2D DWG File
- Wood Frame Corner Detail
- Wood Frame Corner Detail, DWG File
- Wood Frame Corner Detail, 2D DWG File
- Wood Frame Corner Detail Animation, GIF File
- Wood Frame (or Steel Frame) Inside Corner Strapping
- Wood Frame (or Steel Frame) Inside Corner Strapping, 2D DWG File
- Steel Frame System Overview
- Steel Frame System Overview, DWG File
- Steel Frame Window Head
- Steel Frame Window Head, 2D DWG File
- Steel Frame Top Of Wall
- Steel Frame Top Of Wall, DWG File
- Steel Frame Window Sill & Jamb
- Steel Frame Window Sill & Jamb, DWG File
- Steel Frame Base of Wall
- Steel Frame Base of Wall, 2D DWG File
- Masonry Wall System Overview
- Masonry Wall System Overview, DWG File
- Masonry Window Head
- Masonry Window Head, DWG File
- Masonry Window Sill & Jamb
- Masonry Window Sill & Jamb, DWG File
- Masonry Top of Wall
- Masonry Top of Wall, DWG 2D File
- Masonry Base of Wall
- Masonry Base of Wall, 2D DWG File
Thick Set System Resources
The Thick Set system is a traditional way of installing thin stone, thin brick, tile, etc. It's very well known among masonry and tile contractors. Prior to placing the brick, the installer must prepare the wall by installing a scratch coat over a self-furring galvanized metal lath, followed by another leveling coat. While placing the brick, the installer must keep them aligned and spaced properly. This procedure is used on interior and exterior walls: masonry, concrete, steel or wood stud framing. Properly assembled system component material list for thin brick installation should consist of heavy duty self-furring wire mesh and modified mortars that are specially formulated for real clay veneer adhesion.
Although it is not complicated to install, this system requires more masonry skills, lengthens installation time and knowledge than when using one of the metal panel Brick-It™ systems. The Brick-It™ systems are easier and quicker to install, require less clean up, create perfectly aligned bricks with less effort and skill. Read more on Why Brick-It™ page
Thin Set System Resources
The Thin Set system is very similar to the Thick Set one; however, there is no need for a scratch coat and the self-furring galvanized metal lath. The adhesive is applied directly onto a dry substrate. It is not recommended for damp surfaces. This system is normally used for small interior applications like kitchen backsplashes and other tight compartments.
Although it is not complicated to install, this system requires more masonry skills and knowledge than when using one of the Brick-It™ systems.
The Brick-It™ systems are easier and quicker to install, require less clean up, create perfectly aligned bricks with less effort and skill. Read more on Why Brick-It™ page
