Occam Brick Slip and Tile System

Working in partnership with Proteus Facades, leading manufacturer of metal façade systems, we are proud to be partners of the revolutionary Occam mechanical brick slip system.

In recent years, lightweight brick slip systems have become popular for various methods of construction. Occam is a result of extensive research and testing to create the most versatile and efficient brick slip system on the market.

Let’s make it simple

Every element of the Occam system has been considered. From the flat back of the tray to enable easy installation of fire barriers to the pressure plate which holds the slips in place without the need for fiddly fixings – the installer is front and centre of this system. The 3-course tray ensures that installation is speedy and the robust testing gives peace of mind to the project team.

Architects and Designers can chose from a huge range of almost any type of brick finish from all major UK and EU manufacturers (subject to cutting tests) and a wide range of manufactured slip and tile finishes are also available to ensure that the end result looks exactly as envisaged.

Occam’s Razor: The problem-solving principle that recommends searching for explanations constructed with the smallest possible set of elements.

Brick Slip Finish

Tile Finish

Testing

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a globally recognised UKAS accredited organisation that offers certification, testing and auditing services to a wide range of industries including the building envelope.

The Occam system has been evaluated by UL and meets the requirements of the UL Mark ‘Performance of Curtain Walling and Cladding and Rainscreen Cladding Support Systems’ certification scheme.

UL Mark is listed by NHBC as an accepted product certification scheme, alongside BBA (British Board of Agrément) and Kiwa, in the NHBC Technical Guidance 2.1/01.

Below is a brief overview of the criteria covered by this certification:

• Detailed product overview
• Assessment of factory production control systems
• Compliance with NHBC Standard 2024 Chapter 6.9
• Contribution towards key requirements of the building regulations
• Installation requirements and procedures
• Test documentation
• Ongoing surveillance

For further information, please contact the team on occam@ehsmith.co.uk