Name: Nexbrick
Brand: Modular Masonry Group

Question 1

What is a modular brick facade system?

Accepted Answer

A modular brick facade system uses real brick facings pre-fixed to a backing rail off-site, then craned or lifted into position on a building. Unlike traditional brickwork laid course-by-course, a modular brick system separates brick laying from installation, dramatically reducing time at height and overall programme.

Question 2

What is Nexbrick?

Accepted Answer

Nexbrick is a modular brick facade and prefabricated brick panel system manufactured by Modular Masonry Group in Melbourne, Australia. It uses 25mm kiln-fired clay brick facings mechanically fixed to an Australian-made ZINCALUME steel rail. At 55 kg/m², it weighs a fraction of traditional masonry and installs up to four times faster.

Question 3

How does the Nexbrick brick rail system work?

Accepted Answer

The Nexbrick rail system uses a dual-engagement ZINCALUME steel rail fixed to the building structure. 25mm brick facings are mechanically locked into the rail, with no structural mortar required. Panels can be assembled off-site and craned directly into position, or bricks can be fixed to the rail on-site, depending on project requirements.

Question 4

How much faster is Nexbrick compared to traditional brickwork?

Accepted Answer

Nexbrick installs up to four times faster than traditional bricklaying. Because brick facings can be prepared off-site in parallel with structural works, and panels are craned into position rather than laid course-by-course, facade installation no longer sits on the critical path in the same way traditional masonry does.

Question 5

Can Nexbrick be used as a brick cladding system for curved walls and soffits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nexbrick handles curved walls, soffits, complex corners and custom angles. Because the system is mechanically fixed rather than bonded with mortar, it can follow non-planar geometry that would be very difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional brick cladding techniques.

Question 6

Does Nexbrick work with any brick?

Accepted Answer

Nexbrick is brick agnostic: it works with almost any kiln-fired clay brick available on the Australian market, in any size and any colour. Project teams are not locked into a single brick manufacturer or range. Modular Masonry Group can confirm brick compatibility during the specification phase.

Question 7

Does Nexbrick comply with the NCC (National Construction Code)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nexbrick is tested and assessed to comply with AS/NZS 4284 (wind load) and uses bricks compliant with AS/NZS 4455.1 and AS/NZS 4456. Full NCC compliance documentation is available. See the Nexbrick NCC Compliance page for details.

Question 8

What is a prefabricated brick panel system?

Accepted Answer

A prefabricated brick panel system (also called a prefab brick panel or modular brick facade) pre-assembles real brick onto a structural backing off-site. The completed panels are then transported and lifted into place on the building. Nexbrick is an example: brick facings are mechanically fixed to a steel rail, creating panels that install up to 3× faster than traditional brickwork.

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