The housing sector faces increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes at speed and scale. With sustainability, durability, and safety at the forefront of modern construction, innovative solutions are key to meeting these demands. Prefabrication specialists, FabSpeed are setting new standards with their cutting-edge cladding systems, providing practical and cost-effective alternatives to traditional brickwork.
Enhancing Efficiency with Pro-Clad™
A core element of FabSpeed’s offering is Pro-Clad™, an advanced non-combustible backing board designed for both internal and external applications. Developed to support robust and sustainable construction, Pro-Clad™ combines high impact resistance with water, mould, and rodent protection—crucial factors in ensuring longevity in housing developments.
Pro-Clad™ also supports streamlined installation, allowing panels to be cut on-site with a handheld angle grinder. By integrating stainless steel fixings that accommodate a range of substrates—including timber, aluminium, concrete, and blockwork, FabSpeed ensures versatility across diverse project needs. The result is a durable, thermally efficient solution that enables large-scale off-site manufacturing, minimising on-site disruption and ensuring faster project completion.
Brick Cladding Systems: Retaining Tradition, Advancing Innovation
Brick remains a cornerstone of British architecture, but its application must evolve to meet modern construction needs. FabSpeed’s brick cladding systems provide a high-performance alternative, combining authentic brick aesthetics with lightweight, prefabricated panels. These systems allow for seamless integration with existing brickwork, maintaining visual consistency while significantly reducing weight and installation time.
Designed for adaptability, FabSpeed offers three distinct Pro-Clad™ Brick-Faced Cladding Systems:
Pro-Clad 1: A 95% off-site fabricated system where brick slips are applied post-installation, ensuring efficiency for repeated panel designs.
Pro-Clad 2: A fully interlocking system that requires no on-site fabrication, minimising labour and accelerating installation.
Pro-Clad 3: A mechanically fixed, resin-bonded system ideal for gables and smaller projects, offering a balance of precision and ease of application. Pro-Clad 3 is ideal for use over 18m and is A2 fire rated.
By carefully sourcing and repurposing bricks to align with project requirements, FabSpeed ensures that new builds and refurbishments achieve the right aesthetic while benefiting from modern cladding technology.
CMS40: The Future of Façade Systems
For projects requiring a fully mechanically fixed brick slip system, FabSpeed’s collaboration with Cladmate has led to the development of CMS40, a lightweight yet highly robust façade system. Combining the warmth and character of traditional brick with the technical advantages of modern rainscreen cladding, CMS40 meets stringent fire safety (BS 8414-2:2020) and environmental (CWCT) standards.
Designed for high-rise and low-rise applications alike, CMS40 offers a fully BBA-certified solution, compatible with both lime-based and cement-based mortars. Its A1 non-combustible rating provides essential fire safety assurances, while the aluminium and clay brick components support circular sustainability goals through full recyclability.
Pioneering the Future of Social Housing Construction
FabSpeed’s prefabricated masonry solutions offer a crucial advantage to the social housing sector: faster, safer, and more sustainable builds without compromising on design integrity. By embracing innovative cladding systems, housing providers can enhance durability, improve energy efficiency, and reduce long-term maintenance costs—all while ensuring visually appealing homes for communities across the UK.
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