Prefabricated & Traditional Arches
Prefabricated arches boast a long-standing history in construction, dating back to ancient times. Remarkably, many arches from the Roman period have endured to this day, maintaining their original splendour. Choosing prefabricated arches proves to be an efficient and effective method to enhance the aesthetic appeal of any structure.
All our prefabricated arches are meticulously crafted off-site, adhering to the highest standards of factory-made quality. We offer two arch types: load-bearing which utilises an integral load-bearing element, and non-load-bearing, which requires a supporting lintel. This distinction makes our arches exceptionally easy to install while ensuring optimal structural integrity.
Backing Options
Lightweight Arch
Our lightweight arches provides a lightweight solution for quick installation without the need for lifting equipment. Made at 102mm thick with two SIPCO cement particle boards.
Loose Cut
Arch Bricks can be supplied without being prefabricated to any backing for a traditional built arch. Factory-controlled cutting provides the builder with perfectly cut bricks to ensure a quality built arch.
Concrete Arch
Our Concrete Arches provide a high-strength load-bearing option for our customers. Concrete backing is available for all arch types and can be made to any size & shape.
Bond Pattern
Brick & Bat Pattern
Brick and Bat pattern standard heights are:
• 215mm (3 courses)
• 290mm (4 courses)
• 365mm (5 courses)
These are supplied with a 10mm joint as standard, ready to be pointed on-site to ensure a perfect mortar match. Other heights and joint widths can be made on request.
Double Header Pattern
Double Header pattern standard heights are:
• 215mm (3 courses)
The double header arch is made up of two half bricks to create a full-height brick pattern. It is only available at 215mm high with 10mm joints as standard.
Soldier Header Pattern
Soldier pattern standard heights are:
• 215mm (3 courses)
The Soldier Arch is made up of full length bricks cut at different widths to accommodate Segmental or Flat Gauged Arches.
Single Header Pattern
Single header pattern standard heights are:
• 215mm (3 courses)
The Single Header Arch is made up of half bricks. It is therefore only available at 102mm high. These are supplied with 10mm joints as standard.
Prefabricated arches have many advantages and benefits including:
• Brick slips undergo precision cutting on state-of-the-art CNC machines to ensure each arch is flawlessly crafted.
• Crafted in any brick type, we collect the slips from the site to guarantee a perfect colour match.
• Arches are quick and easy to install, and for structural concrete-backed arches, lifting eyes can be provided.
• Using our arches proves economical and cost-saving compared to on-site construction.
• Delivered on pallets, each arch is clearly marked for its designated plot.
• We offer restoration arches for historic buildings or new structures with a traditional style.
• Steel arches are available upon request.
Lightweight Arches awarded BBA Accreditation
It is with great pride that we can announce that FabSpeed have been granted BBA Certification for Lightweight Brick Clad Arches, certificate no: 21/5931.
The Lightweight Brick Clad Arches BBA certification will satisfy current warranty providers. Please click here to view a copy of our certificate.
Should you require any support in this area, please do not hesitate to contact your regional office.
Bespoke Arches
We offer a wide variety of voussoir styles, ranging from standard designs to intricately crafted options, including Bullseye Arches, Gothic Arches, and Parabolic Arches.
Additionally, we take pride in producing bespoke flat-gauged arches, as shown in the photo to the left, featuring four arches at a height of 1.2m.
Designing load-bearing complex brick-faced lintels and arches might seem daunting, but with our proposition, it’s no longer a challenge. Our approach offers cost-effective alternatives to traditional building methods, resulting in significantly lighter and easier-to-install structures.
