Vega

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The extruded bricks are made from a mixture of Campine old-Quaternary clay and manganese oxide. Every brick has a colour palette varying from grey to taupe with dark grey and black shades. Slight differences in colour from one series to another are possible. The bricks are extruded with perforations less than 25%. The baking process takes place in a gas-heated tunnel oven of 1020°C. The facing bricks have a homogeneous structure and are free from lime or other inclusions that potentially might cause damages.

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Compressive Strength

>= 35 N/mm²

Water Absorption

=< 10%

Texture

Stock Sand Faced

Colour

Black, Brown, Grey, Taupe

Technical Information

Dimensions

210 x 100 x 50 mm

Other Sizes Available

215 x 102 x 65 mm,190 x 90 x 65 mm,210 x 70 x 65 mm,210 x 70 x 50 mm,210 x 100 x 65 mm

Dimensional Tolerance

Dimensional Range

Durability against Freeze/Thaw Category

Active Soluble Salts Content Category

DoP common root reference code

Nr.1-Gr1a 21-12-2022

Quantity per Pack

620

Product Weight

1.7 kg

Products per Square Metre

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References for Vega

Vega bricks have been used in a wide range of projects, from residential developments to commercial buildings.

Whether used in modern housing estates, private homes, or public spaces, these projects demonstrate how our bricks bring character, strength, and lasting value to every build. View the Vega references to find a selection of addresses and project details showing where this brick has used.

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Technical FAQs

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Cleaning of Clay Brickwork

Care should always be taken when cleaning brickwork. It is important to know what type of stain you are trying to remove and the correct materials and techniques to use. There are some basic rules to consider; – Incorrect use of pressure washers can severely and irrevocably damage brickwork, and should be avoided on sand faced product. – Conventional acid based cleaning agents should not be used if vanadium staining is present. – Prevention is Better than Cure; A great deal of time and effort can be saved if appropriate care is taken to avoid contamination of brickwork during construction.

Guide on use of facing bricks below DPC

By definition bricks that sit below the DPC will be exposed to potential saturation from water migrating from the ground up through the brickwork. In such a situations it is important to choose bricks that are both Frost Resistant (F2) and have low Active Soluble Salts content (S2) as defined in EN771-1 Standard for Clay Masonry Units. All our facing brick products meet the F2/S2 classifications and as such are suitable for use in locations subject to severe exposure. This includes areas above and below ground level (approximately 2 courses above and below). Bricks used deeper below ground level, whilst equally saturated, are less likely to be subjected to freezing conditions.

Correct Mixing of Bricks

Unless specifically instructed otherwise all bricks should be laid from a mix of at least four packs, and unload each pack diagonally. Whilst every effort is made to ensure consistency some products can show slight variation between batches and loads should be checked for colour consistency and where possible mixed further to obtain a consistent blend or their use managed to avoid ‘banding’ in areas of brickwork already.

Cutting Bricks

Bricks should be cut using a wet saw supplied with a constant flow of clean water. Dry cutting or the use of dirty recirculated water can result in a build-up of dust / slurry on the face of the bricks which is often impossible to remove without having a detrimental effect on the appearance of the product. Cutting and drilling of bricks should be carried out in accordance with all relevant safety and environmental requirements.