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Examples of semi-circular brick arches built and supplied by Apex.
An example of a building that uses Apex Brick Arches.
Brick Arches
An example of an Apex BrickCutters Traditional FG2 brick window arch with brick soffits. The windows are set back from the brickwork, showing a check reveal detail.
An example of structural brick window arches, created by Apex BrickCutters, at Peterhouse College.

Preformed (Lightweight) Arches

Apex Brickcutters manufacture Preformed Arches, bonding brick slips to a lightweight backing.

Apex ‘Eazy’ Brick Arches are lightweight but with a crushing strength of 13N. They are available in any size and style and in 7-10 working days from order. These Brick Arches are made from 30mm Brick Slips bonded to 70mm Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Board. All our preformed arches are made with BBA approved SIP Board and Epoxy Resin – Read about our BBA Accreditation here.

This method of Brick Arch is to be used in conjunction with a steel supporting lintel and is commonly used by the major Housebuilders.

A modern alternative to traditional brick arches. Brick slips are bonded to a lightweight backing block, to achieve a 102.5mm soffit. This method is more expensive than loose cut but reduces considerably the time taken to install.
These arches are constructed off-site using lightweight materials, then transported to the building site where they can be quickly installed, requiring less labor than traditional brick arches. They can be more cost-effective than traditional brick arches due to reduced labor costs.
Preformed Brick Slip Arch Illustration

Illustration Key

  1. Tapered voussoirs
  2. SIP board (BBA APPROVED), clad with factory bonded brick arch slips which are strengthened with a 6mm UPVC sealing strip to top and sides
  3. Steel cavity tray
  4. Integral UPVC external plastic forma strip

Key Characteristics

These arches are designed to replicate the appearance of traditional brick arches but are much lighter and easier to install, making them ideal for non-load-bearing applications or where a full brick arch isn't feasible. Made from brick slips adhered to a lightweight backing, such as steel or fibre-reinforced concrete.

Advantages

The use of thin brick slips reduces the weight significantly compared to full brick arches, making them easier to transport and handle on-site. Due to their lightweight nature they are generally a 1 man lift, complying with health and safety regulations regarding heavy lifting. Manufactured off-site, these arches arrive ready to install, reducing on-site labour and ensuring consistent quality and precision. These arches are often used in both new builds and renovations

Limitations

These arches are typically non-load-bearing and rely on additional support for strength, such as being used in conjunction with a steel supporting lintel.

Lead Time 7-10 Days.

For a load-bearing solution see our structural arches.