The Evolution of Brick Continues

From structural brick to single wythe, with flashings, ties, relieving angles, netting, weeps, and cavity wall construction, today’s brick continues its march forward with fully engineered rainscreen assemblies that provide higher performance, are easier and quicker to install, meet the latest energy codes, and are designed to last the life of the wall.

The Leader in brick rainscreen systems for more than a decade.

Desana engineered and introduced the first mechanically attached brick rainscreen systems (Corium & Tru-Brix) to the North American market. Desana is pleased to be the industry’s pioneer pushing the envelope of brick rainscreen design, research, and installation. Each of our systems are designed and manufactured to meet the project’s performance requirements, aesthetic considerations, and budgetary objectives.

The DURUS System

Patent Pending Unique Tray Design by Desana

Desana Partners has been designing and supplying
rainscreen assemblies for more than a decade in North America.

A tehcnical diagram of a single brick sitting in DURUS System trays.
A tehcnical diagram of a single brick sitting in DURUS System trays.
A tehcnical diagram of a single brick sitting in DURUS System trays.
A tehcnical diagram of a single brick sitting in DURUS System trays.

Stainless Steel DURUS trays are a benchmark of performance in brick trays.

Dedicated Water Management

Water and water moisture will get past the brick and mortar in our system as well as every other brick veneer assembly.  The issue is where does it go once it enters the façade assemblyEvery DURUS tray has a series of drainage holes @ 1” on center, to assure no pooling or ponding of waterA 2” air space between the backside of the trays and the insulation allows incidental moisture to freely drain out from the systemContinuous convention air flow keeps the cavity and the system components dry and free from moisture, protecting the continuous insulation and air/moisture barrier. 

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The DURUS System is a fully engineered brick rainscreen system with rear ventilation, open cavity, and water management.

At 12lbs. per square foot this system is lighter, quicker and easier to install and meets all of the latest energy codes including ASHRAE 90.1 and latest stretch code adaptations.

The system will last as long as the wall is upright.

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