AG Brick Specification Guide 2021

SPECIFICATION GUIDE

Woodward fine cast facing brick

Woodward Fine Cast Facing Brick

SPECIFICATION GUIDE

Facing Brick Specification Guide

OUR MISSION AG Woodward Fine Cast Brick

We exist to create products that make construction better, faster and safer. To do so, we foster a culture focused on continuous improvement, leading to superior products and services for our customers. AG Fine Cast Brick is another great example of AG delivering concrete solutions in line with our mission.

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Section 1

Introduction



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FINE CAST FACING BRICK AG are one of the largest suppliers of hard landscaping and building products in the UK and Ireland – but staying as a tightly-run family business, with a well-trained and highly-skilled workforce, has allowed us to maintain a firm focus on product innovation and a responsive, customer-driven service.

Everyone within our organisation shares a common focus: to develop products and solutions for a built environment that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. With a proud history of market and manufacturing firsts, our engineering, design and sales teams work in close partnership with architects, designers and contractors to develop products that continue to challenge and lead industry standards.

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Introduction AG.UK.COM

Section 1

Introduction

Introduction

CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Introducing Fine Cast Brick

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4. ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS + INFORMATION Weatherproofing 32 Brick Stretchers

34

Mortar + Joint Options

36

Mortar Colours

37

Movement Control

38

3. COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCTS

Sound/Fire/Water Absorption

40

Brick Specials

Additional Products

41

Housebuilding + Development Solutions

42

2. FACING BRICK Woodward 10

22

SRWs (Segmental Retaining Walls) 44 Advice + Guidance

45

Maintenance Guidance

46

Health, Safety + The Environment

48

Design + Specification Services

50

The colours shown in this literature are as accurate as the printing process will allow. Whilst every effort is made to match colours and represent textures, we recommend that colours and textures are chosen from actual samples of the products.

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All information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. We recommend that you contact our sales staff for further information at the design stage of your project for the most up-to-date information. AG reserves the right to discontinue products if necessary.

Facing Brick Specification Guide

AG Woodward Fine Cast Brick

A history of innovation.

A guarantee to keep delivering.

AG have a long history as a manufacturer of the highest quality hard landscaping products – but our history with brick is even older.

Over the decades we have built up an impressive track record of developing a broad range of innovative facing brick products into every market sector – and supplying tens of millions of them every year. Each of which is guaranteed for 60 years.

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Over time, we have created many new styles and finishes within our range – but tradition has always been accompanied by a focus on innovation. Embracing new technology, new production techniques and innovative additive and mix designs, we have been able to continually advance the quality and finish of our entire facing brick range, resulting in products that are a superior blend of technological advancement and strong aesthetic values.

AG Woodward Fine Cast Brick

Timeless style meets cutting-edge technology.

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THE BENEFITS OF FINE CAST BRICK

Handcrafted, quality assured bricks

A large range of specials with short lead times

Sustainability credentials built in

There has often been a perception that cast bricks are characterless and overly uniform. However, AG’s advanced technology delivers all the charm and handcrafted style our customers expect – but with all the technical and environmental advantages of non-clay brick manufacturing.

If you love the character that brick specials can bring to a project, but simply can’t work with the impractical lead times often associated with clay specials, you’ll be happy to know that AG's large range of handcrafted specials can be produced to order with very reasonable lead times.

The sustainability credentials of AG brick are second to none. Our bricks are cured rather than baked, which uses far less energy in production. The Lanxess pigments use recycled content – and the primary aggregates come from our own, local quarries.

Low water absorption + efflorescence – with high frost resistance

Each AG brick is truly unique – but its size is uniquely uniform

Our advanced manufacturing techniques Specifiers and bricklayers love that deliver benefits that clay bricks can our cast bricks have a much superior never match. uniformity of size than fired clay bricks.

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BRICKS DESIGNED TO LAST A LIFETIME

All AG bricks have been designed with durability in mind and we can therefore guarantee that our residential brick will withstand the UK’s weather to remain beautiful for at least 60 years. AG facing brick is manufactured to exceed the standards established by hEN 7713:2011 and we guarantee that all brick manufactured and sold by AG, provided it is installed correctly in compliance with the relevant British Standards, will not fail structurally due to non-compliance with hEN 771-3:2011. In no event will this limited guarantee exceed 60 years from the date of purchase.

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THE S U S TA I N A B L E CHOICE WOODWARD

Housebuilders are facing increasing challenges – one of the most significant is how to build more homes than ever before whilst reducing carbon emissions at the same time.

WOODWARD BRICK

Locally manufactured AG bricks are manufactured from locally sourced aggregates and graded to our precise requirements.

All our production sites have been awarded ISO 14001 certification which means we take our environmental responsibility seriously.

We monitor and measure our impact including energy usage, waste management, emissions and the sustainability of our products.

Recycled materials AG use a range of recycled materials including reclaimed materials from AG’s on-site wash plant.

The state-of-the-art aggregate washing plant reduces the huge energy requirement necessary for producing primary aggregates by recycling and re-using waste material.

Lower embodied carbon by design Our R&D team have significantly reduced cement content in our facing bricks since their introduction almost 40 years ago. We are developing the use of innovative cement replacement materials which do not effect the strength or finish of the product.

Discover where and how Woodward fine cast brick outperforms clay

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EXCEPTIONAL

LOWER WATER

BETTER DURABILITY, ACOUSTIC

LOWER CO2

DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY

ABSORPTION

+ THERMAL PERFORMANCE

+ EMISSIONS

LONG LASTING

MINIMAL TO NO

FAST DELIVERY

COLOUR INTEGRITY

EFFLORESCENCE

+ LEAD TIMES

Section 1

Introduction

AG Woodward Fine Cast Brick

Natural curing Concrete facing bricks do not require fired in a kiln the way traditional fired clay bricks do.

Concrete facings cure naturally due to their inherent properties, and exothermic action.

Helping to reduce environmental impact AG’s products can significantly contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry, while also helping governments achieve their house building targets.

Traditional fired clay bricks require a Do it Better, Faster, Safer with AG kiln at 1,000ºC+ which is constantly Facing Brick. burning to cure the bricks making them extremely energy intensive to produce.

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Woodward brick

FROGGED BRICK IN TWO DISTINCT FINISHES

Woodward Brick Woodward is a pressed facing brick, designed with a depression on the top face - commonly known as a frog - the design of which has been specifically made with the objective of improved buildability and stabilty.

The hollow depression reduces the weight of the brick, thus making it easier to handle.

Woodward bricks should be laid with the frog facing upwards and completely filled with mortar.

The Woodward collection is available in two finishes. The ‘Smooth’ finish is vibrant with a smooth, sharp crispness; while the ‘Antique’ finish is rumbled with mellow pastels in the reclaimed style.

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Facing Brick

Woodward

Introduction

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Woodward brick

Woodward 1 Woodward Ashbrooke Antique, Craddockstown

6 Woodward Clarendon Blue Antique, Cookstown

2 Woodward Lewis Antique, Glasgow

7 Woodward Hampton Antique, Larne

3 Woodward Hampton Antique, Larne

8 Woodward Ashbrooke Antique, Craddockstown

4 Woodward Edenmore Smooth, Dunleer

9 Woodward Lyndhurst Antique, Clane

5 Woodward Lewis Antique, Glasgow

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Woodward

Projects

Woodward brick

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7

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Woodward brick

Woodward Brick

Frogged brick in two distinct finishes - smooth + antique

Textured Ends 1/4 Bale (Textured only)

Very Low Water Absorption

Frost Resistant

Very Low Risk of Efflorescence

COLOUR BLENDS

Specials Available

You can combine the crisp, sharp lines of the 'Smooth' finish and the reclaimed , rumbled edges of the 'Antique' finish with beautiful colours and blends, you get a distinctive aesthetic that is Woodward Brick.

AG.UK.COM SPECIFICATION REFERENCE: NBS PLUS: F10 BRICK/ BLOCK WALLING 215 CONCRETE FACING BRICKWORK hEN 771-3 : 2011 + A1 : 2015

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Facing Brick

Woodward

Product Information

FINISHES

65

Sm

Ant

Millimetres

Smooth

Antique

215 x 102.5mm

Woodward brick

DEPTH

FORMATS + FINISHES

COLOURS (STOCK)

OLDTOWN MULTI ANTIQUE new

SHANDON SMOOTH new

SHANDON ANTIQUE new

EDENMORE SMOOTH

EDENMORE ANTIQUE

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OLDTOWN MULTI SMOOTH new

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Woodward brick

Woodward Brick

Frogged brick in two distinct finishes - smooth + antique

COLOURS (STOCK)

Textured Ends 1/4 Bale (Textured only)

DURROW CREAM SMOOTH new

DURROW CREAM ANTIQUE new

LEWIS SMOOTH new

LEWIS ANTIQUE new

Very Low Water Absorption

Frost Resistant

Very Low Risk of Efflorescence

Specials Available

AG.UK.COM SPECIFICATION REFERENCE: NBS PLUS: F10 BRICK/ BLOCK WALLING 215 CONCRETE FACING BRICKWORK hEN 771-3 : 2011 + A1 : 2015

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Facing Brick

Woodward

Product Information

FINISHES

65

Sm

Ant

Millimetres

Smooth

Antique

215 x 102.5mm

Woodward brick

DEPTH

FORMATS + FINISHES

COLOURS (MADE TO ORDER)

ASHBROOKE ANTIQUE

CLARENDON BLUE SMOOTH

CLARENDON BLUE ANTIQUE

HAMPTON SMOOTH

HAMPTON ANTIQUE

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Woodward brick

Woodward Brick

Frogged brick in two distinct finishes - smooth and antique

COLOURS (MADE TO ORDER)

Textured Ends 1/4 Bale (Textured only)

LYNDHURST SMOOTH new

LYNDHURST ANTIQUE new

TULLAMORE SMOOTH

TULLAMORE ANTIQUE

Very Low Water Absorption

Frost Resistant

Very Low Risk of Efflorescence

Specials Available

AG.UK.COM SPECIFICATION REFERENCE: NBS PLUS: F10 BRICK/ BLOCK WALLING 215 CONCRETE FACING BRICKWORK hEN 771-3 : 2011 + A1 : 2015

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Facing Brick

Woodward

Product Information

FINISHES

65

Sm

Ant

Millimetres

Smooth

Antique

215 x 102.5mm

Woodward brick

DEPTH

FORMATS + FINISHES

EDGES Woodward Brick is supplied with either crisp, clean edges (smooth finish) or distressed, round edges (antique finish).

Smooth

Antique

FINISHES Woodward Brick comes in two finishes.

Smooth for a contemporary feel and a chic, modern look.

Antique with the rumbled, distressed finish of old reclaimed brick and all of the benefits of new brick.

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Profiles not to scale

Facing Brick Specification Guide

Woodward brick

Woodward Brick

Frogged brick in two distinct finishes - smooth and antique

STOCK INFORMATION Product type

Length (mm)

FACING BRICK

215

Depth (mm)

102.5

Height (mm)

In Stock

Available Colours

Units per pack

YES

Durrow Cream Smooth / Durrow Cream Antique / Edenmore Smooth / Edenmore Antique / Lewis Smooth / Lewis Antique / Oldtown Multi Smooth / Oldtown Multi Antique / Shandon Smooth / Shandon Antique

MTO

Ashbrooke Smooth / Ashbrooke Antique / Clarendon Blue Smooth / Clarendon Blue Antique / Hampton Smooth / Hampton Antique / Lyndhurst Smooth / Lyndhurst Antique / Tullamore Smooth / Tullamore Antique

512

65

Textured Ends 1/4 Bale (Textured only)

NB. In stock items requiring over 10,000 no. bricks are treated as made to order.

MTO - made to order (minimum order size 10,000 no. bricks).

All bricks are supplied on pallets.

All size dimensions are nominal.

Very Low Water Absorption

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Frost Resistant

Very Low Risk of Efflorescence

Unit weight (kg)

2.9

Weight per pack (t)

Packs per 8 wheeler

Packs per unit lorry

1.52

10

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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

1.56 W / m.K

INITIAL RATE OF ABSORPTION

0.42 Kg / m2.m-1

BOND STRENGTH

0.15 N / mm2

REACTION TO FIRE

A1 Class

TYPE OF MORTAR

Recommended ratio 6 : 1 or 5 : 1 Sand : OPC

WATER VAPOUR PERMEABILITY [u]

5 / 15u tabulated from EN 1745

PACK QUANTITY

512

PACK SIZE [APX. MM]

L 850 x D 850 x H 1100mm

SIZE TOLERANCE

hEN 771-3: 2011 (T1) Category D2

TYPICAL PACK WEIGHT

1520 Kg

GROSS DENSITY

2200 Kg / m

PACKAGING (FULL SHRINK BAG)

Pallet

MANUFACTURING STANDARD

hEN 771-3: 2011+A1 : 2015 Attestation Level 2+ Category 1

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH*

Min average 22 N/mm2

WATER ABSORPTION (24HR)

6% max

DURABILITY DESIGNATION

F2 Severe Exposure

MEAN COEFFICIENT OF WATER ABSORPTION

4.4 g / (m2.s)

MOISTURE MOVEMENT COEFFICIENT**

0.46 mm / m

ACTIVE SOLUBLE SALTS [SO3]

0.03%

3

* Compressive strength in accordance with PD 6697 : 2010 and Eurocode 6. ** Determinination of moisture movement and drying shrinkage carried out in accordance with hEN 772-14:2001 (E) Specials Available

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MANUFACTURING

CERTIFICATION

Woodward facing bricks are manufactured by using advanced manufacturing processes and natural materials. All products are manufactured from natural materials and although we strive to provide consistency of colour, variation may occur in the manufacturing process - this applies to all concrete products within the industry. PLANT OF MANUFACTURE (POM): Made at our Fivemiletown Production Plant.

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 CE Marking

Quality Management.

Environmental Management.

Occupational Health and Safety Management.

Download our Declaration of Performance (DOP) data at: www.ag.uk.com/cemarking

SPECIFICATION REFERENCE: NBS PLUS: F10 BRICK/ BLOCK WALLING 215 CONCRETE FACING BRICKWORK hEN 771-3 : 2011 + A1 : 2015

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Facing Brick

Woodward

Product Information

FINISHES

65

Sm

Ant

Millimetres

Smooth

Antique

ADVICE + GUIDANCE

FEATURES + BENEFITS

For advice and guidance on ordering, installation, good site practice, etc. visit our website: professional.ag.uk.com/advice+guidance

• Available in two finishes - a smooth finish with crisp edges for a contemporary look; and an antique finish with rumbled edges for a more traditional look.

For maintenance guidance and health and safety advice visit our website: professional.ag.uk.com/maintenance

AG RECOMMENDATIONS Frog Woodward bricks should be laid with the frog facing upwards and completely filled with mortar.

215 x 102.5mm

Woodward brick

DEPTH

FORMATS, FINISHES + DEPTHS

• Woodward bricks are frogged, so they are lighter and easier to handle than solid bricks.

• The frog creates an extra recess for the mortar, resulting in a stronger bond between bricks.

• Frogged bricks reduce the environmental impact as the indentation in the brick saves on materials, which also helps reduce the curing time of the bricks.

Colour Bending Products should be mixed on site from a minimum of 3 packs to help reduce the effect of banding.

Mortar Guidelines See page 63 for mortar guidance.

SUSTAINABILITY Energy Use Water Used Recyclable Manufacturing Waste Wood + Plastic: Carbon Footprint: BREEAM

100% renewable 100% rain water harvesting 100% of this product can be recycled Produced in the UK using responsibly sourced materials 100% recycled We have a new state-of-the-art washing plant which enables AG to produce walling from 100% reclaimed waste aggregate. Please contact our Technical Specification Department if you are interested in specifying such a product.

‘A+’ Rating – in accordance with the BRE Green Guide to Specification.

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Information for a specific colour is available on request from our Technical Specification Department.

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Complimentary Products

Brick Specials

Complimentary Products

COMPLIMENTARY

PRODUCTS 24

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Specials

BRICK SPECIALS Brick specials can also be produced by our craftsmen to order, in a variety of shapes to provide interesting design features which will enhance your project.

Please contact your nearest AG Sales Office or any member of our sales team for further details regarding brick specials or any other aspect of bricks or mortar.

Woodward Antique

Woodward Smooth

Not a B.S. Special

SINGLE BULLNOSE

B

LH

R

(Left or Right Hand)

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

215 215

65 215

102 102

51 51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

215 215

215 215

102 65

51 On Edge 51 On Flat

BN 1.2 A

C

BULLNOSE EXTERNAL RETURN ON EDGE

A

●●

LH R

C

B

●● BN 10.2 BN 10.4

A

(Left or Right Hand)

DOUBLE BULLNOSE

EXTERNAL RETURN TO DOUBLE BULLNOSE ON EDGE

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STOP END TO DOUBLE BULLNOSE ON EDGE

B

R

●●

R

BN 2.2

A

C

RR

A

●●

R

C

BN 19.2 BN 19.4

B

R

C

●● BN 15.4

B

A

A

B

C

R

215

215

102

51

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Complimentary Products

Specials

SINGLE BULLNOSE STOP

B D

(Left or Right Hand)

B

R D

C

D

R

215

102

65

25

51

A

B

C

D

R

215

102

65

25

51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

BN 8.2

215

102

65

51

●●

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

●●

R

BN 5.2

A

B

C

BN 4.2

A

SINGLE BULLNOSE HEADER ON FLAT

B

●●

R

C

A

●● BN 3.2

A

C

DOUBLE BULLNOSE STOP

RH

R

C

SINGLE BULLNOSE HEADER ON FLAT

●●

R B

A

BN 6.2

B

SINGLE BULLNOSE INTERNAL RETURN, STRETCHER FACED

R

RH

R

●●

A

C

BN 7.2

(Left or Right Hand)

SINGLE BULLNOSE INTERNAL RETURN, HEADER FACED

B R R

RH A

C

●●

(Left or Right Hand)

C

BULLNOSE INTERNAL RETURN ON FLAT

R B

R

A

LH

BN 9.2

BRICKS COMPLY TO BS 4729:1990 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED | measurements displayed in millimetres | angles measured in degrees (°)

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BRICK SPECIALS Woodward Antique

Woodward Smooth

Not a B.S. Special

C

R R

BULLNOSE EXTERNAL RETURN ON FLAT

A

B

LH

(Left or Right Hand)

A

B

C

R

BN 11.2

215

102

65

51

BN 11.4

215

215

65

51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

R

215

102

65

51

A

B

C

D

∞

164 164 164

102 102 102

65 65 65

51 51 51

30° 45° 60°

A

B

C

D

∞

215 215 215

102 102 102

65 65 65

102 102 102

30° 45° 60°

A

B

C

D

R

215

102

65

102

54

●●

C

BULLNOSE MITRE

R R

R

LH

A

B

●● BN 12.2

(Left or Right Hand)

BULLNOSE DOUBLE HEADER ON FLAT

R R

C

●● BN 13.2

A

B

C

BULLNOSE DOUBLE STRETCHER ON FLAT

R

●● R

A

B

C

SQUINT (Left or Right Hand)

BN 14.2

LH

∞

A

B

D

RH

B

EXTERNAL ANGLE (DOGLEG)

C ∞

(Left or Right Hand)

A

●● AN 1.1 AN 1.2 AN 1.3

90°

●● AN 2.4 AN 2.5 AN 2.6

D

B

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C

R

LH

● UJ 1

D A

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(Left or Right Hand)

LH

B

C

D

∞

164 164 164

102 102 102

65 65 65

51 51 51

30° 45° 60°

A

B

C

D

E

215

102

65

60

173

A

B

C

D

E

215

102

215

60

173

A

B

C

D

E

E

215 215

102 102

65 65

9 23

159 173

46 60

A

B

C

D

E

AN 3.1 AN 3.2 AN 3.3

C B

A

●●

A

∞

D

SINGLE CANT

RH

●●

(Left or Right Hand)

AN 5.2

BS 4729:1971

SINGLE CANT EXTERNAL RETURN

●● AN 7.2

Specials

INTERNAL ANGLE (DOGLEG)

Complimentary Products

(Left or Right Hand)

PLINTH STOP OR CANT STOP (Left or Right Hand)

RH

●● PL 1.1 PL 1.2

●●

DOUBLE CANT

DOUBLE CANT EXTERNAL RETURN WITH INTERNAL MITRE

DOUBLE CANT STOP END

PLINTH HEADER

AN 6.2

215

102

65

60

131

● DC 6.2

355

102

65

60

271

●●

A

B

C

D

E

215

215

102

60

131

A

B

C

D

E

F

215

215

102

60

131

173

A

B

C

D

E

215 215

102 102

65 65

9 23

159 173

AN 14.2

●● AN 12.2

●● PL 2.1 PL 2.2

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BRICKS COMPLY TO BS 4729:1990 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED | measurements displayed in millimetres | angles measured in degrees (°)

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BRICK SPECIALS Woodward Antique

Woodward Smooth

Not a B.S. Special

PLINTH STRETCHER

A

B

C

D

E

PL 3.1 PL 3.2 ● P3

215 215

102 102

65 65

9 23

46 60

215

140

65

23

100

A

B

C

D

E

F

215 215

102 102

65 65

9 23

159 173

46 60

215

140

65

23

173

100

●●

LH

PLINTH EXTERNAL RETURN

●●

PL 7.1 PL 7.2 ● P7

(Left or Right Hand)

LH

PLINTH INTERNAL RETURN (LONG) (Left or Right Hand) BS 4729:1971

LH

PLINTH INTERNAL RETURN (SHORT)

A

B

C

D

E

F

PL 4.1

215

102

65

9

46

169

PL 4.2 ● P4

215

102

65

23

60

155

215

140

65

23

100

115

●●

A

B

C

D

E

F

215 215

102 102

65 65

9 23

46 60

169 155

215

140

65

23

173

100

●●

PL 5.1 PL 5.2

(Left or Right Hand)

●● P5

LH

(Left or Right Hand)

LH

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(Left or Right Hand)

B

C

D

E

F

∞

215 215 215 215 215 215

102 102 102 102 102 102

65 65 65 65 65 65

9 23 9 23 9 23

120 120 120 120 120 120

46 60 46 60 46 60

30° 30° 45° 45° 60° 60°

● P8

215

140

65

23

120

100

45°

●●●

A

B

C

D

E

F

∞

164 164 164 164 164 164

102 102 102 102 102 102

65 65 65 65 65 65

9 23 9 23 9 23

51 51 51 51 51 51

46 60 46 60 46 60

30° 30° 45° 45° 60° 60°

164

140

65

23

120

100

45°

PL 8.7 PL 8.8 PL 8.9 PL 8.10 PL 8.11 PL 8.12

PLINTH EXTERNAL ANGLE

PLINTH INTERNAL ANGLE

A

●●

PL 6.1 PL 6.2 PL 6.3 PL 6.4 PL 6.5 PL 6.6 ● P6

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SILL TYPE 2

SL 2

●●●

SILL TYPE 3

SL 3

B

C

D

E

F

215

140

65

65

53

20

A

B

C

D

E

F

215

215

65

65

53

20

300

125

65

13

15

A

B

C

D1

D2

D2

305

153

65

13

15

50

● CP 1.2

HALF ROUND COPING

SADDLEBACK COPING

ARCH BRICKS

A

●●● CP 2.1

●● AR 1 AR 1

Designed to suit individual requirements Designed to suit individual requirements

A

B

C

215 215

65 102

65 102

A

B

C

215

215

102

A

B

C

D

250

290

102

170

●●

SOLDIER RETURN

SD 1.1 SD 1.2

●●

STOP END

BD 4.3

● KD 1

BRICKS COMPLY TO BS 4729:1990 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED | measurements displayed in millimetres | angles measured in degrees (°)

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KEYSTONE BRICK

Specials

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Technical Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Additional Information

Technical Information

Weatherproofing 32 Brick Stretchers

34

Mortar + Joint Options

36

Mortar Colours

37

Movement Control

38

Sound/Fire/Water Absorption

40

Additional Products

41

Housebuilding + Development Solutions

42

Walling (Retaining / Freestanding) 44 Advice + Guidance

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Maintenance Guidance

46

Health, Safety + The Environment

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Design + Specification Services

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Weatherproofing

WEATHER PROOFING

Design and detailing to prevent moisture crossing the cavity are of paramount importance.

The following recommendations are intended to prevent moisture crossing to the inner leaf of the wall. a.

Use the correct designation of mortar as recommended in PD 6697:2001 and hEN 1996:2006.

See page 37.

b.

Take all necessary design precautions to minimise the effects of movement. See page 38 and39 relating to movement control.

c.

Provide weep holes in the outer leaf immediately beneath the ground level damp-proof course. Weep holes can be provided by omitting the mortar in a perpend joint.

Suitable spacing for weep holes is at intervals of every 3rd perpend. Clear weep holes should be provided wherever there is extensive bridging of the cavity to safeguard against a build up of water and thus penetration to the internal skin.

d.

Ensure the horizontal and vertical damp-proof courses are correctly positioned, adequately long and stepped outwards. Damp-proof course should extend through the full thickness of the leaf and preferably project beyond the face and should not be bridged by pointing or render. Failure to lap damp-proof courses reduce their efficiency. Recommended minimum lap is 100mm as per PD 6697:2001 and hEN 1996:2006.

e.

Ensure chimneys have effective d.p.c. to eliminate the possibility of water penetrating the fabric. See right for effective waterproofing of chimneys.

f.

Use the brick stretcher calculation table on page 35 to ensure the position of window/door openings etc. correspond with brick work.

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Additional Information

Weatherproofing

EFFECTIVE WEATHERPROOFING FOR CHIMNEYS Build them right: build them watertight.

All buildings for habitation require an effective damp-proof course (d.p.c.) to eliminate the possibility of water penetrating the fabric.

This is a well known building requirement, but where problems sometimes occur is in the provision of a suitably effective d.p.c. around a chimney.

Unless the d.p.c. is fitted correctly, waterproofing will be insufficient and moisture is likely to run down the inside of the chimney.

Chimney on Outside Wall d.p.c. at front apron level

To prevent this happening it is important to lay the dampproof course tray horizontally across the brick or masonry of the chimney and then cover with the chimney flashing, as shown in the illustrations opposite. Shortcuts will result in problems and unnecessary expense.

But don’t just take our word for it! The National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) remind us of how to get it right: “Above the roof, chimney d.p.c.s should link with flashings.

Two d.p.c.s should be used at suitable levels when the roof is steeply pitched, that is where the difference in level between the lower and higher intersection of the chimney with the roof will be more than 450mm. Lead trays should be protected with a thick coat of bitumen or bitumen paint where in contact with mortar. Plastic d.p.c.s are not suitable.”

Combined with d.p.c.

Tray and Flashing

Extracted from NHBC Standards, Chapter 6.8: Fireplaces, Chimneys & Flues (Details of weather- proofing are included in NHBC Appendix 6.8-D). Illustrations taken from NHBC Standards.

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Brick Stretchers

BRICK STRETCHERS Accurately calculating how many bricks are required for a wall is something that can often cause confusion and getting it wrong can leave you with a shortfall, or a significant amount of extra product. However, the calculations are actually quite straightforward.

A Guide to Brick Stretchers The table shown to the right provides dimensions for vertical and horizontal brickwork courses. These are based on the Standard Co-ordinating sizes, which includes 10mm joints (this size being determined by the term CS, which is explained below).

CS –

CS

CS+

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CS –

CS

CS +

ACTUAL BRICK LENGTH

ACTUAL BRICK LENGTH + 1 JOINT

ACTUAL BRICK LENGTH + 2 JOINTS

(i.e. distance used for a pier size.)

(i.e. distance from an external corner to an internal corner.)

(i.e. distance used for an opening.)

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Brick Stretchers

Brick Stretcher Calculation Table

CS-

CS

CS+

No. of Brick

CS-

CS

CS+

No. of Brick

CS-

CS

CS+

1/2

102.5

112.5

122.5

171/2

3927.5

3937.5

3947.5

341/2

7752.5

7762.5

7772.5

1

215

225

235

18

4040

4050

4060

35

7865

7875

7885

11/2

327.5

337.5

347.5

181/2

4152.5

4162.5

4172.5

351/2

7977.5

7987.5

7997.5

2

440

450

460

19

4265

4275

4285

36

8090

8100

8110

21/2

552.5

562.5

572.5

191/2

4377.5

4387.5

4397.5

361/2

8202.5

8212.5

8222.5

3

665

675

685

20

4490

4500

4510

37

8315

8325

8335

31/2

777.5

787.5

797.5

201/2

4602.5

4612.5

4622.5

371/2

8427.5

8437.5

8447.5

4

890

900

910

21

4715

4725

4735

38

8540

8550

8560

41/2

1002.5

1012.5

1022.5

211/2

4827.5

4837.5

4847.5

381/2

8652.5

8662.5

8672.5

5

1115

1125

1135

22

4940

4950

4960

39

8765

8775

8785

51/2

1227.5

1237.5

1247.5

221/2

5052.5

5062.5

5072.5

391/2

8877.5

8887.5

8897.5

6

1340

1350

1360

23

5165

5175

5185

40

8990

9000

9010

61/2

1452.5

1462.5

1472.5

231/2

5277.5

5287.5

5297.5

401/2

9102.5

9112.5

9122.5

7

1565

1575

1585

24

5390

5400

5410

41

9215

9225

9235

71/2

1677.5

1687.5

1697.5

241/2

5502.5

5512.5

5522.5

411/2

9327.5

9337.5

9347.5

8

1790

1800

1810

25

5615

5625

5635

42

9440

9450

9460

81/2

1902.5

1912.5

1922.5

251/2

5727.5

5737.5

5747.5

421/2

9552.5

9562.5

9572.5

9

2015

2025

2035

26

5840

5850

5860

43

9665

9675

9685

91/2

2127.5

2137.5

2147.5

261/2

5952.5

5962.5

5972.5

431/2

9777.5

9787.5

9797.5

10

2240

2250

2260

27

6065

6075

6085

44

9890

9900

9910

101/2

2352.5

2362.5

2372.5

271/2

6177.5

6187.5

6197.5

441/2

10002.5

10012.5

10022.5

11

2465

2475

2485

28

6290

6300

6310

45

10115

10125

10135

111/2

2577.5

2587.5

2597.5

281/2

6402.5

6412.5

6422.5

451/2

10227.5

10237.5

10247.5

12

2690

2700

2710

29

6515

6525

6535

46

10340

10350

10360

121/2

2802.5

2812.5

2822.5

291/2

6627.5

6637.5

6647.5

461/2

10452.5

10462.5

10472.5

13

2915

2925

2935

30

6740

6750

6760

47

10565

10575

10585

131/2

3027.5

3037.5

3047.5

301/2

6852.5

6862.5

6872.5

471/2

10677.5

10687.5

10697.5

14

3140

3150

3160

31

6965

6975

6985

48

10790

10800

10810

141/2

3252.5

3262.5

3272.5

311/2

7077.5

7087.5

7097.5

481/2

10902.5

10912.5

10922.5

15

3365

3375

3385

32

7190

7200

7210

49

11015

11025

11035

151/2

3477.5

3487.5

3497.5

321/2

7302.5

7312.5

7322.5

491/2

11127.5

11137.5

11147.5

16

3590

3600

3610

33

7415

7425

7435

50

11240

11250

11260

161/2

3702.5

3712.5

3722.5

331/2

7527.5

7537.5

7547.5

501/2

11352.5

11362.5

11372.5

17

3815

3825

3835

34

7640

7650

7600

-

-

-

-

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Mortar Joint Finishes

MORTAR + JOINT OPTIONS To improve the long term performance of masonry, it’s essential to consider the efficient shedding of water by mortar joints. Areas that are routinely saturated with water are more susceptible to sulphate attack and frost – therefore, in determining the choice of joint profiles, aesthetics should always take a back seat to performance where necessary. Compacting

mortar by the tooling of joints improves rain-shedding qualities and therefore durability. The long term durability of brickwork will also be affected by the strength of mortar and advice should always be sought on the appropriate joint profiles and mortar strengths for a particular applications / areas of exposure.

A Guide to Brick Joint Types Tooled mortar joints are more resistant to rain penetration than non-tooled joints.

1

Flush Joints which leave the mortar flush with the brickwork’s surface.

2

Recessed (Raked, Square) Joints which are raked out to leave exposed brickwork edges.

3

Pole (Bucket handle, Curved) Joints tooled to leave a rounded, concave joint.

4

Weather Struck Joints where the mortar has been pressed back into the brickwork, sealing the joint.

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As approximately 15% of the visible area of a typical wall is made up of mortar, the choice of mortar colour employed in a project will have a significant impact on the final aesthetic appearance. The colour choice will often be mandated by architects or designers, but otherwise it will always pay

Brick Stretchers

A Guide to Mortar Colours

dividends to choose mortar colour carefully. Whether it’s with coloured ready-mixed mortars or using a bespoke combination of cement and coloured sand, extra attention here will be rewarded with a superior end result.

A Guide to Mortar Mixes Mortar must be carefully gauged in the proportions given in the specification, obtained from the Architect or our Technical Sales Department. Too strong a mix may lead to cracking in the finished brick work elevation, too weak a mix will adversely affect both the strength and durability of the overall brick work elevation.

Consistency of mortar is a key factor to reduce variation in shades between batchs. Accurate measurement volumes of sand, cement and added water and / or plasticisers, along with mixing times (whether mixing by machine or hand) are essential.

Mixes for prescribed masonry mortars and mortar classes Prescribed mortars (traditional proportion of materials by volume)A

Mortar designation

CementB : lime : sand with or without air entrainment

CementB : sand with or without air entrainment

Masonry cementC : sand

Masonry cementD : sand

Mortar class that may be assumed

Suitable for use in environmental condition

(i)

1 : 0 to ¼ : 3

1:3

Not suitable

Not suitable

M12

Severe(S)

(ii)

1 : ½ : 4 to 4½

1 : 3 to 4

1 : 2½ to 3½

1:3

M6

Severe(S)

(iii)

1 : ½ : 4 to 4½

1 : 5 to 6

1 : 4 to 5

1 : 3½ to 4

M4

Moderate(M)

(iv)

1 : ½ : 4 to 4½

1 : 7 to 8

1 : 5½ to 6½

1 : 4½

M2

Passive(P)

Note 1. When the sand portion is given as, for example, 1 : 5 to 6, the lower figure (as highlighted) should be used with sands containing a higher proportion of fines, whilst the higher figure should be used with sands containing a lower proportion of fines.

Guidance note

Brickwork below DPC level Brickwork above DPC level

Note 2. The highlighted mixes are recommended for standard mortars to be used for AG facing brick depending on the exposure condition.

Mortar classes Class

M1

M 2.5

M4

M5

M6

M 10

M 15

M 20

Md

Compressive strength N/mm2

1.0

2.5

4.0

5.0

6.0

10

15

20

d

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d is a compressive strength greater than 20 N/mm2 as a multiple of 5 declared by the manufacturer.

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Movement Control

MOVEMENT CONTROL

Fig 1 |

b.

Bed-joint Reinforcement

Panel Length

c.

Provide movement control joints where adjoining areas of structure will 0.6m operate (min) 0.6m (min) differently i.e. changes in thickness and Movement Joint Movement Joint height of wall.

0.6m (min)

Fig 1 | Unreinforced Panels Panel Length

Movement Joint

Panel Length

0.6m (min) 0.6m (min) Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

Fig 3a

Fig 3a Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

Movement Joint Flexible Fig 3b | AtFig change ofchange wall thickness.

3a | At ofFlexible wallFiller height.

Filler

Panel Length

Panel Length Fig 1 | Unreinforced Panels

Fig 3d | At a Flexible Sealant Flexible Sealant

Fig 4a | Build the brickwork with a Fig 4a | Build the brickwork with a straight open joint. Plug the centre of the straight open joint. Plug the centre of the joint with expanded polystyrene or Fig 3b | At change of wall thickness. joint with expanded polystyrene or similar material. Point with a flexible similar material. Point with a flexible sealing compound. Alternatively a sealing compound. Alternatively a preformed jointing material can preformed jointing material can be used. be used.

Movement Joint

Panel Length

Panels

0.45m (min) 0.45m (min)

Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below wall opening as an alternative to movement joints each side of the opening.

Movement Joint

Fig 3 Panel Lengt

Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below wall opening as an alternative to movement joints each side of the opening.

Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below wall opening as an alternative to movement joints each side of the opening.

Panel Length

Panel Length

Fig 2

Panel Length Panel Length

0.45m (min) 0.6m (min)

Fig 2 0.6m (min)

Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below wall opening as an alternati Fig 3 Bed-joint Reinforcement Bed-joint Reinforcement

Panel Length

Fig 1 |

Panel Leng

Bed-joint Reinforcement

The use of Lime Sand Mortar gives a stronger Movement Joint Movementwith Joint bond than can be obtained air entrained Movement Joint mortars of a similar compressive strength.

Panel Length This better bond is likely to result in greaterPanel Length Fig 1 | Unreinforced Panels 1 | Unreinforced Panels resistance toFigrain penetration and improved flexural strength.

a.

Where design considerations preclude discrete panels, incorporate movement control joints to form the brickwork into panels in which the length is not greater than twice Movement Joint the height. As a general rule vertical movement joints to accommodate horizontal movement should be provided at typically Panel Length 6m intervals as per PD 6697:2010 and hEN Unreinforced Panels 1996:2006. Our technical Sales Department will be pleased to offer advice.

Fig 1 |

Generally do not exceed designation III Movement Joint mortar If special constructions require stronger mortar, reduce the distance between Fig 1 | Unreinforced Panels movement control joints. Lime Sand Mortar will help repair small incidence of movement by "self healing".

Panel Length

All brickwork is subject to movement mainly as a result of temperature and atmospheric changes. The following basic recommendations will help accommodate expansion and contraction.

Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

Movement Joint

Fig 3d | At a

Fig 3d | At abutment of wall and column.

Fig 3b | At change of wall thickness.

0.45mwall (min) opening as an Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below Fig 1 | Unreinforced Panels alternative movement0.6mjoints each side of the0.6mopening.

0.45mto (min) (min) (min)

Flexible Filler

Movement Joint

0.6m (min)

0.6m (min)

Flexible Sealant

Fig 4a | Build the brickwork with a straight open joint. Plug the centre of the 0.45m (min) joint with expanded polystyrene or Panel Length similar material. Point with a flexible 0.6m (min) 0.6m (min) sealing compound.

Alternatively a jointing material can Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below wall opening as an alternative topreformed movement joints each side of the opening. be used.

Movement Joint Bed-joint Reinforcement

ent Joint

Panel Length

Fig 3b | At change of wall thickness.

Fig 3b | At change of wall thickness.

Movement Joint Movement Joint Fig 3a | At change of wall height.

Fig 3a | At change of wall height.

Fig 3c | At chases and recesses for pipes, conduits, etc.

Fig 3e | At ex foundations

Fig 3c | At chases and recesses for pipes, conduits, etc.

Fig 3e | At ex foundations

Panel Length

Panel Length

inforcement

Panel Length

Panel Length

Bed-joint Reinforcement

Fig 3d | At abutment of wall and column.

Fig 3d |and At abutment of wall and column.

Fig 3c | At chases recesses for pipes, conduits, etc.

Fig 3e | At expansion joints in concrete foundations, floors and roofs.

Panel Length

orcement above and below wall opening as an alternative to movement joints each side of the opening.

Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

Fig 2 | Bed-joint reinforcement above and below wall opening as an alternative to movement joints each side of the opening.

Movement Joint

Fig 4b | Recommended straight Fig 4b | Recommended straight elevational treatment of movement joints. elevational treatment of movement joints.

Fig 3a | At change of wall height.

Flexible Filler Fig 3 | Typical locations for movement joints.

ns for movement joints.

Fig 3d | At abutment of wall and column.

Flexible Filler

Movement Joint

Flexible Sealant

Fig | Buildofthe brickwork Fig 3a |4a At change wall height.

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with a straight open joint. Plug the centre of the joint with expanded polystyrene or similar material. Point with a flexible sealing compound. Alternatively a preformed Movement jointing Joint material can be used.

Fig 3a | At change of wall height.

Fig 3d | At abutment of wall and column.

Flexible Sealant

Fig 4a | Build the brickwork with a straight open joint. Plug the centre of the joint with expanded polystyrene or similar material. Point with a flexible sealing compound. Alternatively a Figpreformed 3c | At chases recesses jointingand material can for pipes, Fig 3c | At chases and recesses for pipes, be used. etc. conduits, conduits, etc.

Flexible Filler Flexible Sealant Fig 4a | Build the brickwork with a straight open joint. Plug the centre of the joint with expanded polystyrene or similar material. Point with a flexible sealing compound. Alternatively a preformed jointing material can be used.

Fig 4b | Recommended straight elevational treatment of movement joints.

Fig 3b | At change of wall thickness.

ement Joint

wall height.

Fig 3b | At change of wall thickness.

Fig 3d At abutment of wall and column.

Fig 3e | At expansion joints in| concrete foundations, floors and roofs.

Fig 3c | At chases and recesses for pipes,

Fig 3e | At expansion joints in concrete

Fig 4b | Recommended straight elevational treatment of movement joints.

Fig 3e | At expansion joints in concrete Fig 3e | At expansion joints in concrete foundations, floors and roofs. foundations, floors and roofs.

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Movement Control

AG Fine Cast Brick should be used from at least three bales to ensure a blend throughout the wall and eliminate unsightly banding.

All Fine Cast Brick products have a smooth arris which is laid to the building line and a hand made arris which is placed in the mortar bed. This however is not critical but does improve the aesthetic quality of the overall project. a.

Do not lay bricks when temperature is at or below 3°C, or when freezing may occur before the mortar has hardened. Consideration should be given to air and wind temperature.

b.

When building brick in dry / warm conditions the workability of the mortar should be increased rather than wetting the actual brick.

In damp weather conditions, a drier mortar consistency should be used to help increase suction on the brick.

Ensure that bed joints and perpendicular joints are fully filled to help prevent rain penetration.

c.

Cavities and wall ties must be clean and free from mortar and debris. The wall-ties should be laid falling towards the outer leaf – never falling towards the inner leaf. The drip of the wall-tie (drip down) must be positioned centrally in the cavity. See diagram on right.

d.

Partial cavity fill under the provisions of the building regulations a 50mm clear cavity must be maintained. Where partial or full cavity insulation is proposed always follow the manufacturers recommendations. Fill cavities below ground level with concrete to 150mm minimum and preferably 225mm below the ground level d.p.c. in the outer leaf. This is to stabilise the two leaves and to prevent the bottom of the wall filling with water.

e.

Failure to lap d.p.c. reduces its efficiency.

Recommended minimum lap in d.p.c. 150mm.

f.

Clear weep holes should be provided wherever there is extensive bridging of the cavity.

g.

Propping and strutting of newly erected work, particularly gable ends, may be necessary during high winds. Scaffolding boards should be turned back to avoid unsightly splashing of the facing work.

Finished areas of wall should be covered as the work proceeds to avoid splashing and staining from other works.

h.

Pre-formed cavity trays with stop ends are recommended. Trays without stop ends allow water-throw and subsequent staining of the brick work.

i.

Sills and copings should project and provide a suitable drip. Failure to do so throws water onto the face causing staining and / or lime bloom.

j.

Newly built brick work should be cleaned down and protected at the end of the working day from rain and frost.

Wall-tie falling to outer leaf

Drip laid centrally Point downwards

Outer leaf

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Sound Fire Water Absorption

WATER ABSORPTION, SOUND INSULATION + FIRE RESISTANCE Water Absorption The outer leaf of most cavity walls is not impervious. It should be assumed that water will run down the inner face of such cavities.

See PD 6697:2010 and hEN 1996:2006 and (BS 8000-3 : 2020 Workmanship on building sites, Part 3: Code of practice for masonry.)

Absorption is not a mandatory requirement inhEN 771-3 : 2011 + A1 : 2015 as there is no relationship between absorption and durability in AG Brick. However, as a guideline for suction rates and other calculations, it should be noted that AG Brick exhibit a typical water absorption of less than 8%.

AG carries out regular testing on all its products and they appointed the Industrial Research & Technology Unit (IRTU) an independent testing station based in Lisburn Co. Antrim to devise a method to measure the degree of water penetration if any in its facing brick.

The purpose was to ascertain if excessive water penetration was possible through a wall constructed of Brick manufactured by the Company, into the wall cavity, directly through the brick. After extensive testing the Industrial Research & Technology Unit (IRTU) came to the following conclusions; "That the bricks did not exhibit signs of excessive water absorption when exposed to the test method" and as such, it would seem unlikely that significant amounts of water would penetrate a wall constructed with them through an actual brick. If such a situation were to occur, a more likely route for water penetration would be through the mortar joints".

A copy of the testing method and full report is available on request, from AG’s Technical Department.

Sound Insulation / Building Solutions Building regulations and their supporting documents contain provisions which are based on the mass law, where-by the sound insulation value increases with increasing density and thickness of the wall. AG bricks have a slightly higher density than most other types of bricks and will therefore provide improved insulation. (PD 6697:2010 and hEN 1996:2006).

Fire Resistance Relevant fire resistance information is provided in PD 6697:2010 and hEN 1996:2006, which gives notional fire resistance figures for facing brick and other material. The entire AG Fine Cast Brick range entire range are made from Class A non-combustible materials.

GETTING THE BEST FROM AG BRICK – ONSITE BEST PRACTICE • AG Brick should be protected from the weather on site and during construction including the covering of completed but uncapped work. These precautions will reduce the likelihood of efflorescence and subsequent lime blooming.

• Care should be taken to prevent mortar smearing the surface of the AG Brick, as cleaning at a later stage could be difficult and can lead to expensive and time consuming remedial treatments.

Prevention is better than cure.

water reaching the inner leaf and can cause cold bridging.

• AG Fine Cast Brick Storage areas should be sited close to the points of work to reduce unnecessary handling and minimise damage and waste.

• Scaffolding boards should be turned back to avoid unsightly splashing of the work.

• For protection of finished brickwork:

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• All mortar joints should be well filled to help prevent weeping.

• We advise against using flush copings, use sadleback / half round copings, which incorporates a drip.

• Cavities must be kept clean, as dirty cavities increase the risk of

• Design the roof with an overhang.

• Do not lay AG Brick when the temperature is at or below 3ºC or when freezing may occur before the mortar has hardened (remember to consider air and wind temperature).

• The appearance of AG Brick may be affected by failure to carry out the above precautions.

All products are manufactured from natural materials and although we strive to provide consistency of colour, variation may occur in the manufacturing process. We recommend that products are selected from at least three bales, within each delivery.

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Additional Information

Additional Products + Information

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS + INFORMATION

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Housebuilding additional products

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AG are one of the largest suppliers of hard landscaping and building products in the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on responsive, customer-driven service and an industry-leading focus on product innovation – with engineering, design and sales teams that work in close partnership with architects, designers and contractors to develop products that continue to drive forward industry standards.

We have an extensive product range of hard landscaping solutions – including block paving, flags, steps and reconstituted stone kerbs – as well as superior ranges of segmental retaining walls, facing brick and brick cladding products. These ranges are widely used throughout the UK and Ireland on house building schemes and have proven themselves to be both cost effective and aesthetically excellent.

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Made in the UK using only the finest granite and quartz aggregates - ethically sourced from Europe - they are designed for optimal aesthetics, high performance and longevity.

Each product range within our extensive lineup has its own distinctive qualities, allowing you to select paving that exactly matches the character and demands of any project.

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It’s available in a premium water-etched, lightly textured, granite aggregate finish in six colours.

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AG’s architectural and road kerb range is available in a variety of sizes and finishes and will suit most applications and design styles. They are manufactured with a high dimensional accuracy and are available in a variety of profiles.

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WALLING AG Walling - Retaining / Freestanding.

The best system for the best solution.

When designing and specifying a retaining wall, there are many solutions available to engineers – such as cast in-situ, gabion, stone, gravity walls and hybrid systems. While these can all be made to work well, each option comes with challenges – some are time-consuming to build and some are difficult to engineer safely. Some types can only be built with a reverse angle, while others are expensive to implement. Many solutions also lack the aesthetic finesse that architects and landscaping designers require.

AG also provide double sided, 'freestanding', selfsupporting, mortarless wall solutions - Kamden Pro and Kamden (not retaining).

AG manufacture and supply segmental retaining walls as we believe, simply, that these offer the best solution for engineers. And amongst the many ranges of segmental retaining walls available today, AG’s Anchor system offers what we feel is by far the best-engineered option – providing a range of safe, flexible, cost-effective solutions that let construction professionals produce superior walls not just quickly, but also beautifully, within any project. AG have produced Anchor systems for 1,000’s of walls, big and small throughout the UK and Ireland which means we have the experience and knowledge to help.

Anchor® Landmark® Suitable for high performance under extreme loading conditions, Anchor Landmark® designed with a unique locking connection between block facing and geogrid to offer unparalleled connection strength – so it’s suitable for even the most challenging projects.

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Each Anchor Diamond® block features a patented rear lip that acts as a guide to ensure accurate alignment and precise set back every time without the need for mortar. Combined with its mortarless and pinless design, this provides a clear advantage in fast installation, no weather delays and reduced labour costs.

Anchor® Vertica® The Anchor Vertica® system is designed for steep, sloping hillsides and other traditionally difficult installation areas.

Vertica® walls can be built to virtually any height in incredibly tight spaces thanks to patented, built-in alignment locators and a near vertical rise for less excavation and land loss.

Anchor® Bayfield® With its rough hewn weathered texture, Anchor Bayfield® is an extremely versatile dry-build walling option. It can be used to create attractive retaining walling up to 0.9m high using blocks alone – or can be combined with geogrid reinforcement to build engineered walls up to 3m.

Kamden Pro New ‘double sided’ block, which enables a 0º / vertical wall to be constructed without mortar with the same textured finish on both sides. Kamden Pro is recommended for finishing the final course of a normal Vertica® retaining wall when both sides would be visible. Kamden Pro is not a retaining wall.

Kamden Contemporary in appearance, Kamden is the ideal choice when building freestanding, self-supporting walls up to 0.9m (3ft) in height. Double sided and completely vertical and with a unique and patented locating system that ensures perfect alignment, Kamden walls are built with no mortar or concrete.

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Additional Information

Product Inspection All bricks should be carefully inspected for defects or damage upon delivery and prior to being built.

AG deem up to 5% (the industry norm) can be expected during transport and site handling – these can be used for cuts and detailing. Above 5% should be set aside for inspection by an AG representative.

Colour Blending All products are manufactured from natural materials and although we strive to provide consistency of colour, variation may occur in the manufacturing process – this applies to all concrete products within the industry.

When purchasing products AG recommend that packs are selected from the same manufacturing DOP (date of production). Products should then be mixed on site from a minimum of 3 packs, within each delivery, to help reduce the effect of banding. Example: When building a one-off unit, it is recommended that the products used solely for this unit are selected from the same DOP (or as close as possible).

Advice + Guidance

ADVICE + GUIDANCE

all good quality products with a high cement content.

Time should be given for all products to weather in, when they will at this stage look their best.

Installation All products should be installed in accordance with the latest British Standard and NHBC technical guidelines.

Ordering Minimum order quantities are required for certain colours and sizes. Before placing an order, please speak to one of our sales team members – they’ll be happy to advise on this and any other product questions you may have.

Please check measurements carefully before ordering to avoid wastage. Ensure you accurately measure the area on site, as dimensions taken from a project plan can vary significantly from the final layout.

AG operate a no returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights.

NB. products which have been installed for a period of time will weather naturally, so the colour of any new products when compared will inevitably vary.

Questions + Complaints

Efflorescence

We recommend that you contact our sales staff for further information at the design stage of your project for the most up-to-date information.

The most common form of efflorescence on brick is a result of Soluble Salt, which is not present in the AG brick range, when built in accordance with the relevant British Standard and NHBC technical guidelines.

NB. As these products contain cement they may suffer from the temporary phenomenon of efflorescence. This is in no way detrimental to their performance characteristics and is common in

If you have any queries or complaints please contact our Dungannon Sales office on 0121 747 0202 in UK and on +44 (0)28 8778 8112 in Ireland.

All information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print.

AG reserves the right to discontinue products if necessary.

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The colours shown in this brochure are as accurate as the printing process will allow. Whilst every effort is made to match colours and represent textures, we recommend that colours and textures are chosen from actual samples of the products.

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Maintenace + Guidance

MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE

General Health + Safety note Some of the cleaning methods described may involve the use of cleaning materials which must be used correctly and strictly in accordance with suppliers’ / manufacturers’ recommendations.

The following precautions should also be noted:

The use of a stiff brush is recommended for several of the operations described below.

Always use a brush with either natural or nylon bristles. Never, under any circumstances, use a wire bristled brush and avoid any process that detrimentally affects the surface structure and colour of the facing bricks.

• Appropriate protective clothing such as gloves, goggles, ear defenders, boots and overalls should be worn.

Care should always be taken to avoid any excessive localised scrubbing.

• Adequate ventilation is required in confined spaces when using chemicals.

Cleaning of facing bricks:

• When using flammable materials, cigarettes, naked flames and other sources of ignition should be avoided.

• When diluting acid based cleaners, ALWAYS add acid to water and not water to cleaner.

• Any clothing which is contaminated with chemicals should be disposed of safely.

• Care must be taken not to damage, contaminate or stain any adjoining materials.

• Personnel operating in the area of the cleaning must be protected from any hazard created by the cleaning. (Risk Assessments and COSHH are appropriate.)

It is particularly important with all cleaning methods that a trial should be carried out on a small, inconspicuous area, to determine the effect of the treatment before commencing work on a larger area.

Construction blemishes ie. mortar stains and smears, mortar droppings and water marks.

Prevention of any of the above is ultimately preferable to trying to carry out remedial cleaning.

Good standards of work supervision and workmanship are needed to achieve the full benefit of a fair-faced, self-coloured brick-work finish.

Mortar stains and smears can be carefully removed with an appropriate cleaning product. Products of this type must be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and washed down thoroughly afterwards with water from a low pressure hose.

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Oil stains: Oil penetrates readily into concrete, staining will be significantly reduced if any spillage is removed promptly with an absorbent material e.g. paper towels or cloth. Do not wipe as this will drive the oil into the concrete and spread the contamination over a larger area. If the stain persists, a cleaner suitable for the purpose should be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

Alternatively, the surface can be scrubbed with a strong detergent and the residue washed away with hot water. However, care must be taken as this method might also result in the leaching out of some pigment from the concrete product and discolouration due to surface abrasion of the concrete.

Graffiti and paint stains: Both paint and graffiti are difficult to remove. Fresh wet paint should be soaked up with an absorbent material without wiping the paint, as this will spread the stain. It should then be treated with a solvent suitable, for the paint involved, and the area washed with a concentrated detergent, taking care with the disposal of the run-off material.

NB. Most paint strippers are sulphuric acidbased and attack the concrete.

General dirt, grime and scuff marks from sports footwear, balls and other rubberised equipment: These can normally be removed by using a stiff brush, mild detergent and water from a low pressure hose. In stubborn cases steam cleaning or brushing the area with a stiff brush, hot water and a detergent can be employed – but a small inconspicuous area should be tested first.

In sports halls, AG would advise a policy that prevents the wearing of outdoor footwear.

Furthermore, only sports footwear, balls and other rubberised sports equipment that doesn’t leave black / dark scuff marks on floors and wall surfaces should be used in indoor sports environments.

This goes a very long way to reducing the need for aggressive cleaning methods on a regular basis.

Beverage stains: These can normally be removed using a stiff brush with hot soapy water. Generally, avoid using bleach. However, if the stain is persistent a mild bleach solution can be employed and then rinsed immediately with clean water, taking care to dispose of the run-off safely. Again, testing on a small conspicuous area should be carried out first.

Dried paint should be scraped off as far as possible without damaging the surface of the concrete and an appropriate paint remover applied, used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Paint manufacturers may be able to give more detailed advice on the removal of graffiti and it may be necessary to consult them if there are large areas of vandalism.

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Sustainability + The Environment

HEALTH, SAFETY + THE ENVIRONMENT

AG recognise that the activities of the organisation could potentially have a significant impact on the environment.

Northern Ireland manufacturing sites and two quarries) that documents environmental impacts including: energy waste, production waste and carbon emissions.

In order to minimise this impact, we take a proactive rather than reactive stance on environmental issues.

In recognition of these efforts, we have won a number of environmental awards.

ISO 45001 is an international occupational health and safety management system that provides a framework to control health and safety risks and improve the health and safety of employees. AG was awarded certification because of the high standards of safety awareness across all of its operations. You can trust that AG will always apply best practice in terms of health and safety.

‘Green’ Facts for AG • AG have an internal environmental management system.

• We use renewable energy across our sites with 100% electricity from renewable sources.

• We also use Bio-LPG which is a renewable energy source compared to traditional LPG. • Concrete paving and flags are rated ‘A’ under the Green Guide.

• Xflo can be used as part of a SUDS system.

• 75% of the water used to grind TerraPave® is recycled.

• Our Toome plant uses environmentally friendly mixes which use re-cycled water in the mixing process.

ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that covers all aspects of the business including customer service, production, sales and marketing.

Good Practice Commitments • Water management and recycling.

• Recycling ancillary production waste and use of recycled waste aggregates.

• Dust suppression in operation for plant movement, production processes including crushing and screening.

• Developing markets for by-products.

Certification

• Adoption of noise suppression and reduction techniques.

BES 6001 has been developed by BRE Global as a Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing, certification is completed along with an associated independent third-party certification scheme, we are proud to announce that AG has recently achieved compliance with this standard.

• Implementation of waste management systems in place across all locations.

In line with their core business values, this standard and audit process reinforces AG’s ongoing commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

• Landscaping and improved visual amenity.

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ISO 14001 is a comprehensive tool that provides industry with a way of controlling environmental impacts. AG were awarded certification for a multi-site management system (across five

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• Energy conservation projects.

• Site restoration and aftercare.

• Environmental audits take place monthly at all locations.

This encompasses all aspects of the environment, ensuring that the company is adhering to our in house procedures and legislative requirements.

• A HSEQ Manager is dedicated to improving the environment at all our facilities.

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Sustainability + The Environment

Corporate Social Responsibility A comprehensive social responsibility policy illustrates AG’s commitment to operating to the highest standards in every aspect of its business. We aim to run our business ethically, co-ordinating environmental stewardship with industry best practice, striving to manage activities in a safe manner, protecting the health and safety of everyone involved and encouraging social inclusion in the communities in which we operate.

Sustainability AG is one of the most innovative and progressive concrete manufacturing companies in the UK and Ireland and has invested significantly in modern ‘green’ technology.

Our commitment to positive environmental, social and economic performance is visible through the continuous assessment of our products and their environmental impact.

Restoration Waste material that cannot be recycled back into the production process is used as an aid to restoration at our sites. It helps to re-landscape and restore parts of our sites no longer used for production purposes. We have joined together with several partners to develop micro habitats to enhance the flora and fauna on our sites:• All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020: in conjunction with the National Biodiversity Programme.

• RSPB NI : Work on protecting bank faces for Sand Martins • Ballinderry River Management Scheme: Protecting White-Crayfish

AG have designated ‘Care of the Environment’ as an essential part of the business strategy. We would seek to support the government’s environmental aims by adopting, where possible, Best Available Techniques Not Entailing Excessive Cost (BATNEEC).

We will take into account environmental issues when designing management systems, organisational structures and communication systems.

Control of the Working Environment Any industrial process can lead to pollution of the surrounding environment and atmosphere. In the quarrying and concrete product manufacturing industry, our processes involve blasting raw aggregate, crushing, screening, washing and finally the various production processes to create our extensive product ranges. Dust is the main environmental hazard within our plants.

In recognition of this the company has developed an environmental policy, which outlines the company’s commitment to the environment.

• A dedicated environmental operative on each of our 6 manufacturing sites, responsible for dust control, monitoring silt discharge and ensuring company meets requirements of IPC (Industrial Pollution Control) licence requirements.

• Staff training to ensure that the workforce understands the environmental impact of both the individual and company activities, and environmental policy commitments.

• Actively promote the communication of issues concerning the environment to staff, suppliers and customers.

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• Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group: Protecting the Peregrine Falcon at Fivemiletown

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DESIGN + SPECIFICATION SERVICES

How To Specify

AG is a member of the RIBA and RIAI CPD Providers Network and in-house presentations can be undertaken, by prior arrangement.

AG is a member of the NBS Plus Service.

See each product page for NBS specifications.

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AG can offer a design and advice service for all our brick products.

To learn more, please call GB +44 (0) 121 747 0202 / IRE +44 (0)28 8778 8112 for our sales offices and ask to speak to one of our Specification Technical Department. Alternatively, you can email: specifications@ag.uk.com BIM objects are also available upon request, please contact us for more information.

Full technical specifications for all facing bricks products are available to download from our website. www.ag.uk.com

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