The range
4" × 8" × 16"
4" × 8" × 16" Brick
Long, thin and quick to lay. A sixteen-inch run covers ground fast on non-structural internal walls and infill panels.
Detail and specification
- Imperial
- 4" × 8" × 16"
- Metric
- 10.2 × 20.3 × 40.6 cm
- Sixteen inches of length for fast coverage on partitions
- A four-inch section keeps internal walls thin and light
- Consistent height, so courses stay level over long runs
| 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 11 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.