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The Brick Matching Guide

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Easy brick matching for your extension, renovation or restoration project

The Original London Brick has been used in the construction of over 5 million homes.

Builders and specifiers can be confident of the product’s ability to colour match existing dwellings and provide quality and reliability, founded on over 140 years of brick making expertise.

The range has a variety of colours and textures, from the classic Rustic brick, symbolic of the housing boom in the second half of the 20th century, through to yellows and buffs, such as Saxon Gold and Hereward Light.

There are 23 bricks available in the standard 65mm size, with 4 types available in 73mm.

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The reproduction of colours and textures shown in this brochure is only as accurate as the printing process will allow. Photographic samples should be used when shortlisting products but we advise that an actual sample is seen before ordering.

A match like no other

Contents

Reds 4-25

Buffs 26-33

Yellows 34-41

Black and Greys 42-49

Technical information 50

Mortar and bricklaying 52

Site practice 53

Brick specials 54

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Manufactured to BS EN 771-1

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Brick typeCategory II, HD, Clay Masonry Unit

Standard work size215 x 102.5 x 65mm

Dimensional tolerancesTolerance category: T2Range category: R1

Compressive strength≥ 25N/mm2

Water absorption≤ 23%

DurabilityF1

Active soluble salt contentS2

ConfigurationFrogged 15-20% voids

Dry weight per brick1.95kg

Pack size390

Chiltern

Chiltern


6






DurabilityF1




Pack size390

Claydon Red Multi

Claydon Red Multi


8 Georgian

Georgian






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


10 Heather

Heather






DurabilityF1




Pack size390

Alternative sizes

65 & 73mm

This brick is available in both 65mm and 73mm height


12 Regency

Regency






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


14 Rustic

Rustic






DurabilityF1




Pack size390

Alternative sizes

65 & 73mm



16 Rustic Antique

Rustic Antique






DurabilityF1




Pack size390

Alternative sizes

65 & 73mm



18 Sandfaced

Sandfaced






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


20 Sunset Red

Sunset Red






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


22 Tudor

Tudor






DurabilityF1




Pack size390

Alternative sizes

65 & 73mm



24 Windsor

Windsor






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


26 Hereward Light

Hereward Light






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


28 Honey Buff

Honey Buff






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


30 Milton Buff

Milton Buff






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


32 Nene Valley Stone

Nene Valley Stone






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


34 Golden Buff

Golden Buff






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


36 Ironstone

Ironstone






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


38 Longville Stone

Longville Stone






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


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Saxon Gold

Saxon Gold






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


42 Brindle

Brindle






DurabilityF1




Pack size396


44 Brecken Grey

Brecken Grey






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


46 Cotswold

Cotswold






DurabilityF1




Pack size390


48 Dapple Light

Dapple Light






DurabilityF1




Pack size390

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Earth retaining wallsWhere brickwork is in direct contact with retained earth, it is exposed to ground water which invariably contains salts.

• To minimise the risk of effloresence on the exposed face of the wall, a waterproof barrier between the retained earth and the brickwork should be provided

• The waterproof barrier will also aid in the minimisation of frost damage and sulphate attack

• All other detailing should be in accordance with that stated for a freestanding wall

• Rendering of the wall is not recommended under any circumstances

A cement rich M12 mortar (1 : 1/4 : 3 cement : lime : sand or equivalent) should be used for cappings and copings on both freestanding and retaining walls.

Technical informationLondon bricks have the distinctive ‘frog’ feature making them easier to cut and handle. All London bricks are manufactured to comply with BS EN 771 – Part 1: Specification For Clay Masonry Units to a size of 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm. Certain bricks are also available in 73mm.

All Forterra products are manufactured under a quality assurance system which conforms to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 and an Environmental Management System to ISO 14001: 2004. Copies of our certificates are available to download from forterra.co.uk.

Freestanding wallsFreestanding walls can be subjected to severe weather conditions. In order to minimise frost damage, careful consideration must be paid to the following aspects of design:

• Class B quality bricks should be used from foundation level to 150mm (minimum) above ground level (M12 mortar or 1 : 1/4 : 3). This will also act as a rigid DPC

• The main body of the wall should be constructed in “F2/S2” quality facing bricks (M6 mortar or 1 : 1/2 : 4 1/2)

• All copings must be “F2/S2” quality and have a water absorption not exceeding 7% (M12 mortar or 1 : 1/4 : 3)

• Forterra recommend that drip channels are introduced on all copings to shed rain clear of the wall face

• Drip channels should have sharp edges and be free from mortar or obstructions

• Copings should overhang the wall face by at least 45mm

• “F1” quality bricks must not be used for the main body of the wall, cappings or copings on freestanding walls

Mortar joints are not impervious to moisture. This is resolved by using a high bond, continuous damp proof membrane, immediately below the copings, projecting at least 13mm beyond the mortar.

A flexible DPC should be avoided at all times as this will reduce overall structural stability.

F2/S2 quality coping with minimum water absorption of 7%

F2/S2 quality brick

Class B quality brick

Strip foundation

High bond DPC

Granular backfill is preferred for better draining

F2/S2 quality coping with minimum water absorption of 7%

Strip foundation

Granular backfill is preferred for better draining

High bond DPC

F2/S2 quality brick

Class B quality brick

Weep holes in outer leaf of brickwork

Protect the earth face of retaining walls with a continuous membrane

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Brick storageBricks should be stored on a level, free draining surface that is protected from the elements. Polythene wrapping provides protection from the weather, if this is removed for inspection it needs to be replaced or alternative protection needs to be provided.

Blending bricksBricks should be loaded-out from a minimum of 3 packs and it is advisable to draw from the packs in vertical rather than horizontal slices. Doing this helps avoid colour patchiness or banding in the brickwork.

Protection of newly built brickworkWhen work stops or is interrupted by inclement weather conditions, brickwork should be protected immediately with polythene sheeting that is held in place with a suitable fixing. If new brickwork is not protected, lime stains, efflorescence, patchy mortar colour and brickwork can occur.

Bricklaying should stop when the temperature falls below 3°C and when frost is imminent.

Site practiceMortar and bricklaying

Protect work under construction from weather.

Batch materials in measured volumes.

Fill all joints.

Avoid over tapping newly laid bricks.

Dress mortar joint with a mortar finishing tool.

Avoid mortar stains.

• Do not build at or near freezing conditions• Lay London bricks frog upwards for maximum

strength and density, and also for maximum rain penetration protection; when neither is required, as in most low-rise dwellings, bricks may be laid frog down

Mortar mixes for London bricksInternal and external from DPC to eaves: (Class M4 Designation iii) 1 : 6 Portland Cement : sand + plasticiser or 1 : 1 : 6 Portland Cement : lime : sand + plasticiser. Note: For rendered brickwork use sulphate-resisting cement.

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Brick specialsWe do not recommend London bricks for use as copings or sills so Forterra has produced a complementary range of special shaped bricks.

Alternatively, we maintain a select range of specials in smooth red and smooth blue. These are ideal for garden walls, conservatories and other design features to add the finishing touches and give added protection to the brickwork.

AN.1 Squint (left or right hand)

AN.5 Single cant (left or right hand)

AN.6 Double cant

AN.12 Double cant stop end (square corners on bed)

BN.1 Single bullnose (left or right hand)

BN.2 Double bullnose

BN.5 Single bullnose header on flat

BN.19 External return to double bullnose on edge and to bullnose double header on flat (square corners on bed)

PL.2 Plinth header

PL.3 Plinth stretcher

PL.4 Plinth internal return - long (left or right hand)

PL.7 Plinth external return (left or right hand)

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forterra.co.uk

Forterra 222 Peterborough Road Whittlesey Cambridgeshire PE7 1PDt: 0330 123 1017 f: 01733 206 040 e: [email protected] w: forterra.co.uk

Your local stockist:Forterra is a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of clay and concrete building products, used extensively within the construction sector, and employs over 1,500 people across 17 facilities in the UK.

It is the second largest brick and aircrete block manufacturer in the country, and the only producer of the iconic London Brick. Other trusted brands from Forterra include Thermalite, Ecostock, Butterley, Cradley, Red Bank, Jetfloor and Formpave.

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06/2016

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