| Burned clay face brick shall meet the requirements of CAN/CSA A82.1. |
Compressive Strength
Minimum MPa (P.S.I.) |
55+ (8,000) |
Type |
FBS (unless otherwise specified) |
Grade |
SW |
Absorption
(24 hr. cold water) %
Maximum |
10.0 |
Saturation
Coefficient
Maximum |
0.78 (average)
0.80 (individual) |
Initial Rate of Absorption
Maximum |
20 gm/min./194 cm2 (30 in2) (average) |
Size |
Actual ____________________________
Nominal ___________________________
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Colour & Texture |
|
As manufactured by Shaw Brick. |
Note: Before commencing masonry, it is recommended that a sample wall _________ high and _________ long be erected incorporating masonry units and mortar colouring specified for approval. The approved sample wall should be retained for the duration of the project. |