ThIn Brick Test Results

METROBRICK® Thin Brick products are tested to meet demanding exterior thin brick installation requirements. Product testing gives you the peace of mind to know  METROBRICK Thin Brick will perform up to your expectations.

METROBRICK THIN BRICK TEST RESULTS

The following test results show METROBRICK kiln-fired thin brick meets the standards for thin brick used in exterior application including the PCI Standard for thin brick. Not all thin bricks are tested for dimensional tolerances, water absorption standards, pull-out bond standards, freeze-thaw resistance and other specific requirements.

Ironrock’s METROBRICK Thin Brick shall be of standard grade quality and shall exceed all of the requirements of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) C-1088, the standard specifications for thin veneer brick units made from clay or shale.

The ASTM C-1088 standard specifications also require the ASTM C-67 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile as shown below:

SpecificationTestStandardMetroBrick
EfflorescenceASTM C-67NoneNone
ChippingASTM C-1088Max. 3%<2%
SizeASTM C-1088Max. 1%Meets the Standard
WarpageASTM C-1088Max. .5%Meets the Standard
Modulus of RuptureASTM C-67250 lbs./sq.in.>500 lbs./sq.in.
Compressive StrengthASTM C-67No Standard10,000 lbs./sq.in
AbsorptionASTM C-67Max. 5%Meets the Standard
Saturation CoefficientASTM C-1088<8% – Waived<3% – N/A
Freeze-ThawASTM C-67Min. 50 CyclesPassed 3,000 Cycles
Freeze-Thaw
Brick in Concrete
ASTM C-666 Procedure B150 PSI or GreaterPassed 300 cycles
Meets the Standard
Shear Bond Strength
to Portland Cement
ASTM C-482Min. 50 psi>150 psi
Chemical ResistanceASTM C-650Not AffectedNot Affected

“METROBRICK” will exceed ASTM C-1088 (Type TBX Select) requirements for exterior grade.

“METROBRICK” will exceed the applicable ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements.

Ironrock’s Thin Brick METROBRICK shall be of standard grade quality and shall exceed all of the requirements of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) C-1088, the standard specifications for thin veneer brick units made from clay or shale.


DOWNLOAD TEST RESULTS

METROBRICK Test Results are also available to download as a PDF. This single-page PDF contains results for thirteen standards, including results for Breaking Strength, DCOF and Stain Resistance.

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