Physical Properties

C.S.A. Standard vs. Shaw - Typical Test Report
Property	CSA Standard CAN-A165	Shaw Brick
	Type H	Type S	Type H	Type S
Minimum Compressive Strength MPa Net Area	10 15 20 30	10 15 20 30	20 20 25 32	25 25 25 32
Maximum Water Absorption kg/m³* Oven Dry Mass Density Over 2000 kg/m³	175	175	165	165
Moisture Content % of Total Absorption Linear Shrinkage % Less than 0.03 Linear Shrinkage % 0.03 - 0.045	45 40	45 40	Within Requirements Within Requirements
Less than 6% absorption by mass. *RH Over 75%