University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Architectural Features
GRP Installation
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about GRP
Brick Effect Cladding
Our standard brick effect cladding panel size is approx 3.3mtr long x 1.4mtr high.
Panels join side to side with a stack bond pier and top to bottom with an overlapping joint. The stack bond also allows brickwork to wrap around corners. See below.
Panels are simply screwed to timber batons and the joints are covered with a layer of mixtures that we supply.
We can match any brick colour just provide us with the name of the brick you are intending to use, or provide us with a number of bricks from your site to colour match. A small sample panel can be provided before manufacture for your approval.
We recommend customers provide us with either technical drawings or photographs (with dimensions) of the area to be clad, in order to work out where the joints/window or door spaces etc need to be. Cutting panels on site can be time consuming and wasteful.
Architectural Features
The installation process for architectural features is dependent on the item produced. As each item is bespoke, we will provide full fitting instructions with the finished product. Generally, no specialist equipment should be necessary. A drill, hammer, spirit level and screws should be sufficient.
Window Features
Window features are predominantly installed with screws and a suitable adhesive. We will recommend the adhesive dependent on the location and position of the feature to be installed. We recommend customers provide us with either technical drawings or photographs (with dimensions) of the area requiring window features, in order that we can work out exact requirements.
Interior Wall Panels
Interior wall panels can be affixed easily and quickly by screwing the panel either directly to the wall or to a timber constructed frame. No specialist equipment should be necessary.
Chimneys
Our chimney products are supplied with a fixing kit, lifting strap and detailed installation instructions. Once building rafters are in situ our chimney products can be installed.