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Application

Suitable for applications such as:

  • To adjust course heights in blockwork.
  • Used above and below dpc.
  • In conjunction with block.
  • Can be used above and below ground up to sulphate condition DS2.

Description

Dense Common Bricks are designed to be used for all types of construction above and below damp proof course level, independently or in conjunction with dense aggregate blocks.


The aggregates used in the manufacturing process provide density, strength and thermal conductivity values, which are compatible with the majority of dense concrete blocks.


In addition to their ability to withstand repeated cycles of attack from rain and frost, good quality dense concrete bricks age hardens, and throughout independently controlled laboratory experiments, the bricks passed the most rigorous freeze-thaw tests designed to establish the durability classification for masonry.


Colour and finish may vary depending on the supplying works. Colour and texture cannot be guaranteed.


Features and benefits:

  • May be solid or frogged.
  • Manufactured and tested in accordance with BS EN 771-3: 2011; Specification for Masonry Units: Aggregate Concrete Masonry Units.

General information

Color

Yellow

Material

Concrete

Shape

Rectangle

Length

215 mm

Width

100 mm

Height

65 mm

Uniclass

Pr_20_93_52_02 Aggregate concrete bricksPrimary

CAWS

F10/36 Concrete common blockwork

F10/345 Concrete common brickwork

F10/355 Concrete common blockwork

Specification data - Aggregate concrete bricks

Standard

To BS EN 771-3.

Brick description

Common brick.

Appearance

Match existing.

Compressive strength

-

Mean value

22.5 N/mm².

Guidance for specification option:

Air dry.

Characteristic value

22.5 N/mm².

Freeze/ thaw resistance

Frost-resistant.

Thermal conductivity

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

Work sizes (length x width x height)

215 x 100 x 65 mm.

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

Yellow.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

Recyclable at end of lifecycle

Literature

Dense Concrete Common Brick

Dense Concrete Common Brick