The range
2" × 4" × 8"
2" × 4" × 8" Brick
The smallest unit we cast. Sized for facing courses, edging, steps and the close detail where a full brick is simply too coarse.
Detail and specification
- Imperial
- 2" × 4" × 8"
- Metric
- 5.1 × 10.2 × 20.3 cm
- Hand-sized, for edging, steps and facing detail
- The same mix and cure as the structural range
- Cuts cleanly for closures and returns
| Compressive strengthAt 28 days. | 7.5 – 9.0 N/mm²Estimate |
|---|---|
| Brick density | 1800 – 2200 kg/m³Estimate |
| Water absorption | around 8 – 10 % by massEstimate |
| Drying shrinkage | under 0.06 %Estimate |
| CoverageWall face, allowing roughly a 10 mm joint. | about 42 units/m²Estimate |
Figures marked Estimate are typical for our mix and are given as a guide. Ask us for current figures if your job needs them.