FACING BRICK SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical characteristics:

Compliant with the European CE Standards (EN 771-1) - Belgian BENOR standards (PTV 23-002).

Dimensions and gaps:

Gap class category : Class T2

Distribution size class : Class R1

Appearance:

Solid, hand moulded brick, Group 1

Average compressive strength: 25 N/mm2

Adhesion:

0.15 N/mm2 for articulated mortar
0.30 N/mm2 for thin-bed mortar
Active soluble salts: S2
Reaction to fire: Euroclass A1
Water absorption: between <7% and <18%
Initial water absorption rate: 5.0kg/m2.min
Water vapour diffusion coefficient: 5/10 (table value EN 1745)
Dry bulk density: 1600 kg/m3, D2
Net dry density: 1660 kg/m3, D2
Equivalent thermal conductivity: 0.47 W/ mk (10, dry, EN 1745 table value, P=90%)

Frost/thaw resistance: F2 frost-Class D according to BRL 1007

Very high frost - according to PTV 23-002

Compressive strength: 20 N/mm2 according to PTV 23-002