The range
6" × 8" × 12"
6" × 8" × 12" Brick
The workhorse of the range. Six inches of bed depth carries load-bearing partitions and boundary walls where a full eight-inch section is more than the span asks for.
Detail and specification
- Imperial
- 6" × 8" × 12"
- Metric
- 15.2 × 20.3 × 30.5 cm
- Pressed on a vibrating table for a bed height that holds
- An open face that keys plaster without a bonding coat
- Square arrises for straight, low-waste coursing
| 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 15 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.