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Metal Tray Systems Bring Brick Rainscreens To The Next Level
Sept. 2025 – Metal Construction News
The brick façade industry is nearly as old as walls themselves. Its current method, single wythe, gravity-loaded, one-on-two brick veneer, is more than 100 years old. It is more than time for a change, an upgrade.
Brick Façade Mounting Trays
August 2025 – Journal of Light Construction
Durus Standard brick-façade trays can secure bricks from a variety of manufacturers, including Belden, Endicott, and Metro. Teeth hold the bricks in place, weepholes in the 20-gauge 304B stainless steel trays let moisture drain out, and a 2-inch air space between the trays and the house wall allows for bulk drainage and airflow to help the wall assembly dry.
Rainscreen Tray Façade System: Desana Partners/DURUS
July 2025 – Walls & Ceilings
The DURUS Standard system looks like a traditional brick veneer but offers several advantages, including dedicated water management and lower weight per square foot in comparison to traditional brick façade construction. The patented tooth design captures and secures bricks from multiple manufacturers, without costly customization of the bricks. Stiffener ribs and uniform tray base design reinforce the structural strength of the tray and serve as guides to assure vertical and horizontal alignment. The spacing between each tray can be adjusted if necessary to help align with rough openings in the wall.
Desana Partners Brings Brick Tray Facade System to Northeastern U.S. Market
February 26, 2025 – Building Enclosure Online
Facade consulting group Desana Partners has announced the availability of the DURUS Standard brick tray facade system throughout the Northeastern U.S. construction market.