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Delivering solutions that work for Architectural masonry
Testing
Brikmat systems: stainless steel and plastic
Testing and the BBA
Independent testing conducted by CERAM Research Limited clearly demonstrated the tangible benefits of using Brikmat masonry support systems with heavy, physically demanding masonry.
The CERAM report also highlighted:
Walls being built without Brikmat can be as much as 6 - 10mm out of plumb on the 5th course. Walls built with Brikmat use up to 60% less mortar. Bed joints in walls built with Brikmat do no alter in thickness through a 10-course construction. Walls built with Brikmat can be built up to 3 times faster than those without the support of Brikmat.The CERAM report, No. SW339.06, recorded the following time trial results, and can be viewed by visiting the 'Downloads' section on this site.
| Panel | Courses | Time | |
| With Brikmat | 15kn block panel | 10 | 1hr, 19mins |
| Without Brikmat | 15kn block panel | 5 | 1hr, 41mins* |
| With Brikmat | Forticrete Ashlar | 10 | 2hrs, 4mins |
| Without Brikmat | Forticrete Ashlar | 6 | 1hr, 45mins* 1hr, 45mins* |
*Build stopped due to stability problems.
As part of the BBA accreditation process towards Certificate 04/4163 Brikmat plastic masonry support mat underwent a rigorous testing programme to determine what effects, if any, the inclusion of Brikmat would have on a masonry construction.
The BBA commented:
"The incorporation of the product into the horizontal mortar joints of brickwork and blockwork will have no adverse effect on the compressive, flexural or shear properties of the wall".Section 7: General:
"Use of the product will provide a positive link between masonry courses during building and will minimise edge/corner dipping and slide, especially when working with wet masonry units, where, traditionally, there can be a problem with extrusion of the mortar due to pressure from successive courses".Section 8: Performance under load:
"The product will not adversely affect the ability of a wall to sustain and transmit compression loads".Section 9: Durability:
"The presence of the product will have no significant effect on the durability of the final structure".
Testing in progress at the CERAM Building Technology Test Centre, Stoke On Trent.
To view images of Brikmat under test please follow the link below
