The best brick quality product that will ensure lasting durability
All our high quality bricks are manufactured in Spain to exacting European standards.
This results in a product better able to stand the tests of time and our climate while looking great at all times.
Higher compressive strength means….
- Better structural characteristics and ability to use in civil engineering applications e.g. higher unsupported walls
- Better performance in earthquake loading
- Less cracking and chipping in transport and laying
Lower initial rate of absorption (suction) means….
- No requirement to wet bricks on hot days
- less risk of mortar weakening due to high suction
Lower expansion means….
- Reduced requirement to design for brick growth
Lower maximum water absorption means….
- Lower permeability
- Reduced ingress of moisture, damp and salts which can weaken and damage bricks
- Long term maintenance of compressive strength
Don't think twice about demanding high quality bricks. And don't think that you can't afford them. You can!
Comparison of technical parameters
Quality parameter | Spanish Klinker | Spanish Standard | AUS extruded 1 | AUS sandstock 2 | AUS dry press 3 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive strength (Mpa)s | > 40 | > 20 | > 20 | >5 to >15 | >8 to > 20 |
initial rate of absorption (kg/m2/min) | < 0.9 | < 0.9 | < 0.5 – 1.0 | 2 -6 | 3 –8 |
15 year coefficient of expansion | <0.2 to <0.6 | <0.2 to <0.6 | < 1.0 | < 1.0 | <0.5 to < 1.0 |
Max cold water absorption | < 6% | < 6% | < 8% | < 12% | <6% to <12% |
NOTES:
- Based on PGH/Austral extruded range
- Based on PGH/Monier sandstock range and Austral Governors (NSW)
- Based on Austral dry Pressed Bowral brick range