
Technical
When it comes to how a thin brick performs over time, there are many attributes to consider. Durability, correct sizing and moisture resistance are just a few. Knowing the thin brick you choose meets the project’s demands is critical. METROBRICK® thin brick meets the requirements of your specification.

DETAIL DRAWINGS
Here are several details you can use as examples of thin brick applications in wall systems. These details represent some of the most popular wall systems using thin brick.
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METROBRICK Test Results
METROBRICK® kiln-fired thin brick exceeds requirements for exterior grade thin brick. Testing includes ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) C-1088, the standard specifications for thin veneer brick units made from clay or shale. Also, ASTM C-67 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile.
ASTM C-67
ABSORPTION
STANDARD:
Max. 5%
METROBRICK meets the standard.
ASTM C-1088
Saturation Coefficient
STANDARD:
<8% – Waived
METROBRICK tests at <3%-N/A (except for 100 Alabaster which is 8%).
ASTM C-67
FREEZE-THAW
STANDARD:
Min. 50 Cycles
METROBRICK Passed 3,000 cycles.
ASTM C-666 Procedure B
Freeze-Thaw Brick in Concrete
STANDARD:
150 PSI or Greater
Passed 300 cycles. METROBRICK meets the standard.


EXCEEDS PCI STANDARD
METROBRICK kiln-fired thin brick meets and exceeds the PCI Standard for thin brick. Not all thin brick meets this rigorous standard developed by the Precast Concrete Institute (PCI), and includes dimensional tolerances, water absorption standards, pull-out bond standards, freeze-thaw resistance and other requirements.

THIN BRICK SPECIFICATIONS
METROBRICK is a kiln-fired clay unit used anywhere a masonry appearance is desired. We manufacture our modular units to a very tight dimensional variance (0″ to -1/16″ for brick 8″ or less and 0″ to -3/32″ for brick between 8” and 12″), with a density of less than 3% water absorption and with no efflorescence.
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Precast Construction
Tilt-Up Construction
Thin Set & Mortar Set (Field Applied)
PCI Specification For Embedded Clay Thin Brick
CONTACT US
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