The DURUS™ LC System
The only brick façade in North America designed and tested for high-rise construction up to 50 stories.
The DURUS LC (Locking Clip) System is a fully engineered, brick rainscreen system that eliminates the need for mortar and ensures the bricks will remain in place for the lifetime of buildings up to 50 stories.
Patented stainless-steel locking clips provide long-term holding strength to permanently secure the bricks, preventing them from dislodging. The LC system is wall mounted with aluminum sub-framing to create an open cavity for drainage, ventilation, and continuous insulation and is ideal for off-site panelization.
The LC System meets the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2022 and the latest Stretch Codes including Passive House conformance.
See how the
DURUS LC System works
Key Features
- The DURUS LC System brings brick veneer back to high rise construction and is the only brick assembly in North America that is qualified for installations up to 50 stories.
- Assures that all bricks are permanently secured and will not dislodge or fall from the wall.
- Bricks used in the system show precision, clarity and depth providing a cleaner, brighter, and classic appearance to a brick veneer.
- Fully engineered brick rainscreen assembly with open joints, rear ventilation, dedicated water management facility, and continuous insulation.
- Lightweight at approximately 12lbs per square foot, the system is very versatile making it ideal for a wide range of substrate conditions including recladding projects.
- Color coating: Trays and clips for the DURUS LC System are available in several colors to meet your intended design.
Advantages of the DURUS LC System
- Eliminates application of mortar, striking/tooling.
- Eliminates acid wash and the mortar residue left behind.
- Eliminates efflorescence.
- Eliminates mortar maintenance and tuck pointing costs.
- Eliminates the need for tenting and protection at the site.
- Shorter installation times allow the project to progress to landscaping, sidewalks, concrete, and access to the site.
Focused on Durability
The DURUS System from Desana is the strongest stud-loaded system in North America with structural testing up to 134psi. This qualifies the system for 50-story construction. It is ideally suited for off-site panelization of curtainwall and mega panels.
To reinforce the holding power of brick, Desana has included a third dimension to securing the bricks along with the strength of the trays and the adhesive. Each brick is cut at the head, which allows for a metal locking clip to be inserted into the brick. The Locking Clip is held in place by the tray. Once the bricks and clips are in place, there is no chance that the bricks will break free. They are secured for as long as the structure is standing.
Improving Carbon Footprints
Desana Partners has eliminated the weakest and most destructive components of brick veneers. It is common knowledge that mortar deteriorates before the brick.
There are other issues associated with brick…
Mortars are used as a binding agent in construction worldwide, and they are made by mixing cement, sand, and water. However, the manufacture of mortars is associated with significant carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change. We also know the construction industry accounts for about 39% of global carbon emissions, making it one of the largest contributors to climate change.
The elimination of mortar will have significant implications for the construction sector. While difficult to measure with specificity, reduction or elimination of mortar in brick veneers will see improved environmental performance, a reduction in the carbon footprint of mortars and, a mitigation, however measured, of climate change.
See how our patented clip design works
The Patented DURUS clip design is a reciprocal profile to the tray. The clip is inserted into the tray where it is held in place by the upper and lower edges of the tray.
Each brick has a ¼” deep groove in both sides that fit directly over the clip. The slotted brick is placed into the tray then the clip is inserted into the tray alongside the brick and slid into the slot. The adjoining brick is inserted into the tray and moved to fit over the clip. Once completed the interface secures the bricks with 50 pounds of resistance. Actual pounds may vary depending on the strength of the brick selected.
