Summary
An anthracite brick with a shade of blue black.
An anthracite brick with a shade of blue black.
Description
A mix of different kinds of clay forms the basis for this facing brick. Löss, the local loam of Aeolian origin dating from the Ice Age, is the most important base material. This löss mainly consists of a silt-like fraction, suited for the manufacturing of hand form bricks. By using specific sand types for surface covering, the desired colour is achieved.
Features and benefits:
- Hand formed.
- Multi-shade.
- Five joint styles available.
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A mix of different kinds of clay forms the basis for this facing brick. Löss, the local loam of Aeolian origin dating from the Ice Age, is the most important base material. This löss mainly consists of a silt-like fraction, suited for the manufacturing of hand form bricks. By using specific sand types for surface covering, the desired colour is achieved.
Features and benefits:
- Hand formed.
- Multi-shade.
- Five joint styles available.
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Over 1.1 million possibilities!
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Product certifications
Color
Blue, Black
Blue, Black
Finish
Sanded, Coated
Sanded, Coated
Material
Clay
Clay
Shape
Rectangle
Rectangle
Length
212 mm, 214 mm
212 mm, 214 mm
Width
100 mm, 101 mm
100 mm, 101 mm
Height
50 mm, 65 mm
50 mm, 65 mm
SKU Code
055A0
055A0
Specification
Standard
To BS EN 771-1.
To BS EN 771-1.
Brick description
Facing brick.
Facing brick.
Appearance
Anthracite with a shade of blue black, with a sanded-coated and grained structure.
Anthracite with a shade of blue black, with a sanded-coated and grained structure.
Work size (length x width x height)
214 x 101 x 50 mm.
212 x 100 x 65 mm.
Tolerances
-
-
Mean value
T2.
T2.
Range
R1.
R1.
Compressive strength
-
-
Mean compressive strength (minimum)
≥20 N/mm².
≥20 N/mm².
Durability designation
F2.
F2.
Density
-
-
Gross dry
1730 kg/m³.
1730 kg/m³.
Net dry
1850 kg/m³.
1850 kg/m³.
Tolerance
D1.
D1.
Water absorption
≤10% m/md.
≤10% m/md.
Configuration
Frogged.
Frogged.
Thermal conductivity
≤0.60 W/m·K.
≤0.60 W/m·K.
Water vapour permeability
50/100 µ.
50/100 µ.
Reaction to fire
Class A1.
Class A1.
Additional properties
Active soluble salts
S2.
S2.
Jointing
Beige., Grey., Joint free., Light grey., White.
Beige., Grey., Joint free., Light grey., White.
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture
Belgium
Belgium
Material
Clay
Clay
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable