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Thin Tech Plus System

Brickworks NZ
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Stretch the boundaries of brickwork.

Thin Tech Plus® is an engineered, ventilated, medium-weight façade system featuring authentic clay brick facings, without the weight and space restrictions associated with traditional full brick veneer. Measuring in at 42mm, Thin Tech Plus provides a versatile way to apply face brick to any project, replacing fibre cement, wood, metal and aluminium cladding.

Thin Tech Plus consists of large-format, ZAM®-coated, ribbed steel sheets. The sheets mechanically support and space thin clay brick facings with specifically designed support hooks. Each Thin Tech Plus facing and corner facing is grooved on the top and bottom for fast and secure installation, slotting into place with a 10mm horizontal mortar bed. To finish off, mortar is pointed into the joints to fully encase the Thin Tech Plus facings, resulting in composite action between the brick facings, mortar, and the panel.

The Thin Tech Plus System is a lightweight, convenient brick cladding solution that makes installing brick easier. Instead of traditional bricklaying, the system uses prefabricated metal sheeting with brick facings that simply slot into place. Its straightforward installation can make it suitable for self-installation and for tight or restricted-access sites, including zero-lot boundaries where traditional bricklaying and scaffolding can be difficult.


The system can accommodate a wide range of brick options. The products shown below are some of the popular brick options used with the Thin Tech Plus System; however, alternative Brickworks brick ranges can also be accommodated. Get in touch with the Brickworks team to discuss the options available for your project. To see the full range, click here.

Azul
Details
Specifications

Warranty:

100 Years – Brick Facings:
Covers colour fastness and durability of clay brick slips

50 Years – System:
Covers corrosion up to D/C4 (salt spray) and high-pollution environments

Certification:

*The Thin Tech Plus system has CodeMark accreditation under Certificate
of Conformity CMNZ30173.

Features

Technically Advanced | Extensively tested for the New Zealand Environment.

Thin Tech Plus is a medium-weight system, weighing 49 kg/m², which is approximately one-third the weight of full brick veneer (120-140kg/m²). Lighter weight means easier handling, faster installation, improved site safety, and better performance on sites with soil or structural load limits.

Speed of installation is 3–5× faster than traditional brickwork thanks to its panel-based system. Bricks and mortar are laid from the top down, allowing flexible start points, reduced scaffold time, and streamlined installation across the site.

Efficiencies eliminate the need for brick ties, shelf angles, and lintels, reducing labour, scaffold, and transport costs. With fewer materials, less mortar, and flexible installation by builders or bricklayers, it enables faster build times and smaller crews, lowering overall project expenses.

Durable and low-maintenance, Thin Tech Plus uses genuine clay brick facings that offer a colour-fast finish and require only an annual rinse with clean water. Completely non-combustible with a fire resistance rating of FRR -/120/60, it delivers cleaner finishes, reduced mortar use, and long-term performance.

Thinner wall construction at just 132 mm total thickness maximises internal floor area, increasing liveable space without compromising performance.

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Brickworks brings durability, sustainability, and design excellence to Aotearoa. Brickworks' innovative and beautifully crafted building products are perfect for building homes that combine timeless style with modern performance.

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