Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Brick veneers are an interesting alternative to siding or traditional masonry.
Novabrik uses a patented mortarless, interlocking, overlapping brick siding product. It can be used in new residential or commercial construction or it can be used in a retrofit application to replace aluminum or vinyl siding on a house.
Because the bricks hang on the wall, there is no ledge or steel support needed.
Application
In new construction, the building is covered in home wrap. Water and Weather proofing membranes are used around doors and windows to make a tight seal. Furring strips are screwed into studs over the home wrap, secured with special screws every ten inches along the stud.
The bricks will be screwed into these furring strips to hold them in place.
For the starter course, a 1”X6” starter board is used at base of wall.
A special plastic channel is screwed into the starter board and the first course or row of bricks sits in this channel.
The first row is screwed into the furring strips on the studs. Then the next four courses of brick are stacked on top of this starter row.
Every four courses, bricks are pre-drilled and screwed into the furring strips with a Nova screw. Each Nova screw can hold up to 300 pounds of bricks securely in place, so security and quality of installation is assured.
Corner bricks
Special corner bricks are used to cover the transition points at the corners of the walls. These pieces are screwed into the studs with a five-inch screw for maximum hold. Each one is also held in place using construction adhesive.
Brick cutting
Bricks are cut using a diamond tipped masonry blade with either a chop or miter saw.
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Brick veneers are an interesting alternative to siding or traditional masonry.
Novabrik uses a patented mortarless, interlocking, overlapping brick siding product. It can be used in new residential or commercial construction or it can be used in a retrofit application to replace aluminum or vinyl siding on a house.
Because the bricks hang on the wall, there is no ledge or steel support needed.
Application
In new construction, the building is covered in home wrap. Water and Weather proofing membranes are used around doors and windows to make a tight seal. Furring strips are screwed into studs over the home wrap, secured with special screws every ten inches along the stud.
The bricks will be screwed into these furring strips to hold them in place.
For the starter course, a 1”X6” starter board is used at base of wall.
A special plastic channel is screwed into the starter board and the first course or row of bricks sits in this channel.
The first row is screwed into the furring strips on the studs. Then the next four courses of brick are stacked on top of this starter row.
Every four courses, bricks are pre-drilled and screwed into the furring strips with a Nova screw. Each Nova screw can hold up to 300 pounds of bricks securely in place, so security and quality of installation is assured.
Corner bricks
Special corner bricks are used to cover the transition points at the corners of the walls. These pieces are screwed into the studs with a five-inch screw for maximum hold. Each one is also held in place using construction adhesive.
Brick cutting
Bricks are cut using a diamond tipped masonry blade with either a chop or miter saw.
Amazon Tool Deals of the Day: amzn.to/3eUGcsD
Due to requests, I am now including links to products when possible. These links are provided for reference, no company or individual paid to be in this video. Depending on the vendor, a small commission might be paid and would be used to support adding content to this channel.
Amazon Prime free 30 day trial: amzn.to/3g9mwCL
Amazon Homepage: amzn.to/3gQSS5z
MORE FROM YOUR NEW HOUSE
Featured videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eiqktEDbaQunVDuiTidxPxd
Great DIY Projects from Your New House:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejNSy9ywo1mKiGaSXuTsEgE
Quick Tips - easy tips to make your projects (and life) better:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eh4zI-dJCevBTEdY5ioSAPQ
Gardening and Landscaping:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejdcWzNkAARBzUQDvT3W1ME
Adventures in Homebuilding - Home info with a smile:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ehA9bTrvQ58AHfE_utaBCLc
Choosing and Using Tools with Carmen Ciricillo:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eisLdRjyue3eVZT-qjM9B6I
Factory Tours and Product Testing:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ej6wLU1NAVlWhcvVWL1ynJQ
Al Carrell - The Super Handyman:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ehFhy7mXnyX_pe4v03DrqfS
The Great Outdoors with Joe Sherinski:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejiksPCxa2DTFANK-gz52xN
