The completed development successfully combines timeless architectural character with modern precision-engineered construction techniques.

The Tall Trees development incorporated a range of intricate brick detailing throughout the elevations, requiring carefully coordinated structural support above windows and door openings.

Traditional onsite construction of decorative brick features can be labour intensive, time consuming and highly dependent on specialist bricklaying skills. Achieving consistency across multiple properties and maintaining programme efficiency can therefore become a significant challenge on residential developments.

The project team required a solution that would:

• Preserve the appearance of traditional brick craftsmanship.
• Reduce onsite labour and installation time.
• Ensure consistent quality across all openings.
• Integrate seamlessly with the surrounding masonry.
• Support the fast-paced residential construction programme.
• The architectural detailing also demanded precision alignment of brick coursing, arches and soffit returns to achieve a high-quality finished appearance throughout the development.

Using bricks supplied for the development, brick slips were precision cut and bonded to the steel lintels within a controlled factory environment using BBA approved adhesive systems. This process enabled accurate brick alignment, improved quality control and reduced material waste compared to traditional onsite methods.

Offsite prefabrication allowed the decorative brick features to arrive onsite ready for installation, significantly reducing the need for specialist brick cutting and complex temporary works during construction.

The bespoke lintels were carefully engineered to provide the required structural support while concealing the steel elements behind the finished brick façade, ensuring the final appearance replicated traditionally constructed masonry details.

The completed Tall Trees development features elegant brick detailing that enhances the character and visual quality of the homes while maintaining consistency across the entire project.

By adopting Keystone’s prefabricated brick slip lintel solution, the contractor benefited from faster installation, reduced onsite labour requirements and improved programme efficiency without compromising architectural quality.

Key Benefits

• Bespoke brick slip feature lintels tailored to the project.
• Traditional brick arch appearance with concealed structural support.
• Reduced onsite labour and installation time.
• Improved consistency and quality control.
• Faster construction programme through offsite manufacture.
• Seamless integration with surrounding brickwork.
• The Tall Trees project demonstrates Keystone’s ability to combine structural engineering expertise with architectural detailing to support premium residential developments.

Through bespoke offsite manufactured brick slip feature lintels, Keystone delivered a solution that achieved the appearance of traditional masonry craftsmanship while supporting modern construction efficiency, programme reliability and consistent high-quality finishes.

The development stands as an example of how innovative lintel systems can enhance residential architecture while simplifying complex onsite construction processes.