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Application

Eminently suitable for use below dpc in foundations, boundary walls and externally above ground level up to sulphate resistance class DS2, regardless of the severity of exposure.

Description

A traditional buff facing brick with muted tones of orange and the occasional contrasting, yet subtle, black water struck look type brick. The colours found in this blend work perfectly with the vintage finish given to this range.


Features and benefits:

  • Manufactured and tested in accordance with BS EN 771-3: 2011+A1 2015: Specification for Masonry Units: Aggregate Concrete Masonry Units.
  • Reaction to fire: Euroclass A1.
  • Frost resistant.
  • Vibro-compacted pressed concrete.
  • Green guide A+.

General information

Color

Black

Yellow

Orange

Material

Concrete

Shape

Rectangle

Length

215 mm

Width

100 mm

Height

65 mm

Uniclass

Pr_20_93_52_02 Aggregate concrete bricksPrimary

CAWS

F10/5 Facing brickwork

F10/215 Concrete facing brickwork

Specification data - Aggregate concrete bricks

Standard

To BS EN 771-3.

Brick description

Facing brick.

Appearance

Match existing.

Compressive strength

-

Mean value

>22.5 MPa.

Guidance for specification option:

Air dry.

Characteristic value

22.5 N/mm².

Freeze/ thaw resistance

Frost-resistant.

Thermal conductivity

1.11 W/mK.

Guidance for specification option:

1.24 W/mK (@3%); 1.33 W/mK (@5%).

Manufacturer guidance

Dry.

Work sizes (length x width x height)

215 x 100 x 65 mm.

Density

-

Gross dry density

1900 kg/m³.

Reaction to fire

Class A1 to BS EN 13501-1.

Water vapour permeability

To EN 1745, 5/15 μ.

Bond strength

To EN 998-2, 0.15 N/mm².

Dimensional stability

<0.6 mm/m.

Moisture movement

<0.45 mm/m.

Colour

Buff, orange and black.

Guidance for specification option:

Traditional buff facing brick with muted tones of orange and the occasional contrasting, yet subtle, black brick.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

0.34 kg CO₂ eq/unit

Self declared

Recyclability

Recyclable at end of lifecycle

Manufacturer guidance

Concrete Bricks are 100% recyclable and are suitable for use as crushed aggregates.

Literature

Kensington Vintage Stock Facing Brick

Kensington Vintage Stock Facing Brick