Faststack, the original pre-fabricated real brick slip chimney from Ibstock Kevington, is now the first of its kind to achieve British Board of Agrément (BBA) accreditation.
With changes in planning criteria seeing the reintroduction of requirements for chimney stacks on many developments, the recent accreditation from the BBA of Faststack Chimneys gives the product the gold standard in terms of quality and performance.
Andrew Halstead-Smith, group marketing manager at Ibstock, comments: “This new third-party approval for Faststack Chimneys just goes to show the original in the marketplace is still the best quality, with its performance proven through rigorous testing. It adds to the approval the product has already received from the Construction Glassfibre Manufacturer’s Association (CGMA) and sets a new benchmark for quality.”
The Faststack system is designed to make the installation of both working and decorative chimneys simple and cost-effective. It is available in a range of chimney designs and flue choices, for all roof locations, and is clad with real brick slips, making it easy to match a new or existing building.
Andrew Halstead-Smith explains: “Not only can planning requirements easily be satisfied so projects fit with local vernacular, but once on site the chimneys can be installed quickly and easily as they are delivered to site complete. Using real brick slips means the chimney weathers traditionally and perfectly matches the brick on the main building. Also, extensive freeze-thaw and wind testing ensures complete weather-resistance and stability.”
