INFORMATION BROCHURE

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1 INFORMATION BROCHURE

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3 INDEX Welcome to Federale Stene 3 Really Good Reasons to Deal with Us Know Your Bricks Resellers & Associates Products // Travetine Range Products // Satin Range Products // Maxi Cleaning of Clay Brickwork Delivery Nationwide Insulation // Clay Brick Explanation Know Your Quantities >> 02 >> 03 >> 04 >> 05 >> 06 >> 08 >> 10 >> 11 >> 14 >> 15 >> 16 // 01

4 WELCOME TO FEDERALE STENE Here, we only deal in genuine clay products. Our products are proudly SABS approved: ASTM C 902:1999B COMPLIANT SANS 10400XA COMPLIANT SANS 204 COMPLIANT SANS 1575:2007 COMPLIANT SANS 227:2007 COMPLIANT A little bit of history... Federale Stene (Pty) Ltd was established in 1958 and has been a leader in the clay brick industry every since. The company was acquired by the Lutzkie Group of Companies in 2006 and still proudly operates under the group until present day. Our factory manufactures a wide range of genuine clay bricks including plaster, semi face, face and maxi bricks. All products are SABS Quality Approved and are manufactured in accordance to ISO standards. An extensive range of products is available in various colours and textures ranging from light cream to dark blue. Federale Stene (Pty) Ltd aims to constantly improve our customer service, quality of clay bricks as well as explore new trends in the building industry. Our team is dedicated to assist home owners, small contractors, low-cost rural developments, building material merchants, hospitals, schools, developers and architects in choosing the best products for their specific needs. We offer customers impeccable service with a well maintained modern fleet in order to deliver your product safely and securely. Benefits of building with clay bricks: Durable building material Protection against major weather conditions Aesthetically pleasing Manages insulation well Sustainable green building material Low maintenance Made from natural raw materials Energy-efficient Low carbon footprint // 02

5 01 PERSONALIZED APPROACH We believe in establishing long-term relationships with our clients, once you do business with Federale Stene you will not want to do business with anyone else! Let us show you what customer satisfaction really means. 02 EXCELLENCE & PROFESSIONALISM Not only will you find friendly and professional people at Federale Stene, you will find that our people are at the top of their game. Our technical expertise allows us to manufacture bricks that are difficult to compete with! 03 GUARANTEE We believe in our products. Not only do facebrick products look beautiful, they are also technologically advanced and environmentally friendly. We guarantee that you will love each and every brick that we supply you with. // 03

6 KNOW YOUR BRICKS FBA FACEBRICK AESTHETIC Clay bricks that are selected or produced for their durability and aesthetic effect deriving from non-uniformity of size, shape and colour. FACEBRICK STANDARD Clay bricks that are selected or produced for their durability and uniformity of size and shape. FBX FACEBRICK EXTRA Clay bricks that are selected or produced for their durability and high degree of uniformity of size, shape and colour. NFP NON-FACING PLASTERED Clay bricks suitable for general building work that is to be plastered. NFX NON-FACING EXTRA Clay bricks suitable for use, plastered or un-plastered, for general building work below damp-proof course or under damp conditions or below ground level where durability rather than aesthetics is the criterion for selection. // 04

7 RESELLERS & ASSOCIATES * In case of franchise, resellers are restricted to certain branches only. * Contact us for our full list of resellers. SUSTAINABILITY IS IN OUR HANDS. // 05

8 PRODUCTS // TRAVETINE Blackrose Travetine Travetine Corn Travetine Travetine Fynbos Travetine Travetine Goldenblend Travetine Travetine Iron Spot Travetine Travetine Rooibos Travetine Travetine // 06

9 PRODUCTS // TRAVETINE Semiface Travetine Semiface Travetine FBA Sunrise Travetine Travetine CLAY BRICK. Saving you money on your dream projects. // 07

10 PRODUCTS // SATIN Blackrose Satin Satin Goldenblend Satin Satin Kiln Mix Satin Mosaic Satin Satin Peach Satin Satin Plum Satin Satin // 08

11 PRODUCTS // SATIN Rooibos Satin Satin Semiface Satin Semiface Satin FBA CLAY BRICK. 100 Year+ Life span. Safe & Strong. Superior Thermal, Fire & Noise Insulation. Low Maintenance. // 09

12 PRODUCTS // OTHER Maxi Product Size: Semiface Satin FBA MPa 285 x 142 x 88 mm // USED FOR > Retaining walling. > Structural wall in single & double storey building. > Work below ground level where durability is the criterion for selection. > General un-plastered building work. > General building work below damp proof course. > General building in damp conditions. > General building in industrial areas where high acid / alkaline discharger occur. // GENERAL INFO > 1 Brick = 4.5 kg > 1 Pallet = 1125 kg > 500 Bricks = 1 Pallet > Water Absorption = 10-12% > Compressive Strength = Mpa > Irreversible Moisture Expansion = <0,20% > Moisture Content Movements = 1mm for every 10m walling > 35 Bricks average per square meter (m²) > 1000 Bricks = 28 square meter (m²) For full information about this product, please visit our website. // 10

13 CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK GUIDE // BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Clay Brick Association // 11

14 CLEANING OF CLAY BRICKWORK Prevention is better than cure: Cover face brickwork during building or renovating operations to prevent mortar and paint stains. // General Precautions Staining can mar the appearance of brickwork, but incorrect cleaning techniques can cause permanent damage. Consequently, any proposed method of cleaning should be tried out in a small unobtrusive area and left for at least a week to judge the results before the whole job is tackled. The techniques given here are intended for do-it yourself work in removing relatively small areas of staining. A specialist contractor should be engaged for cleaning large areas of brickwork. It is preferable to use wooden scrapers and stiff fibre brushes to avoid damaging the bricks but where chemicals are to be used the brickwork should be thoroughly wetted with clean water to prevent it absorbing the chemicals, and rinsed thoroughly with clean water afterwards. Adjacent features such as metal windows and the area at the foot of the wall should be protected from splashing of the chemicals. Many of the chemicals recommended are caustic, acidic or poisonous, so care should be taken and protective clothing and goggles should be worn. Volatile solvents should only be used indoors under conditions of good ventilation. It is essential to identify the type of stain or deposit before any cleaning operations are undertaken. // Preparation Remember to thoroughly wet the brickwork with clean water before applying any chemical, and wash down with clean water afterwards. Bricklaying should be managed carefully to prevent unsightly staining from mortar. // Mortar and Mortar Smear Where possible, remove larger pieces with a scraper, then wash, down with a dilute solution of a proprietary acid cleaner. The manufacture s instructions must be strictly followed. Wet the brickwork thoroughly with water. Remove mortar with a proprietary acid cleaner. Remove any residual acid in the brickwork by washing down with water. When removing mortar smear from brickwork that has a potential to exhibit vanadium staining, the following final procedure is then recommended: Treat the brickwork with 15 to 20% solution of potassium Hydroxide to prevent the recurrence of the vanadium stain. // Lime and Lime Bloom Follow treatment recommended for Mortar and Mortar smear. In older brickwork lime-staining originating from the reinforced concrete structure can be particularly difficult to remove. It is important to stop the flow of moisture through the structure to overcome the problem. // Efflorescence (White Crystals or White Furry Deposit) This usually disappears rapidly from new brickwork by the action of wind and rain. Brushing or sponging down the wall at times of maximum efflorescence will also help, the salts brushed off should not be allowed to accumulate at the base of tile wall, otherwise they may be carried back into the brickwork by subsequent rain. // Lichens and Mosses These can be killed with a solution of Copper Sulphate (1 kg to 10 litres of water) or a proprietary weed killer. Vegetable growth is generally indicative of damp brickwork and will usually reappear if this basic cause is not cured, (Green staining which does not respond to this treatment is probably due to Vanadium effective in cleaning mosses. // 12

15 // Running Water Water running regularly down the surface of brickwork produces patterns staining and this can usually be removed by scrubbing after wetting with a high pressure mist spray of cold water. If this is not effective, the treatment recommended for mortar should be followed. Moisture movement concentrates salts and is the main cause of all staining. // Various Oils Sponge with white spirit, carbon tetrachloride or trichloroethylene, Good ventilation is essential if volatile solvents are used indoors. // Paint Apply commercial paint remover or a solution of trisodium phosphate (1 part to 5 parts of water by mass), allow the paint to soften, and remove with a scraper. Wash the wall with soapy water and finally rinse with clean water. // Rust or Iron Wash down with a solution of oxalic acid (1 part to 10 parts of water by mass). (Brown staining, which does not respond to this treatment, particularly at the junction of the brick and mortar, is probably due to manganese). // Manganese (Dark Brown) Brush the stain with a solution of 1-part acetic acid and 1-part hydrogen peroxide in 6 parts of water. // Timber (Brown or Grey) These satins are due to water spreading tannin or resin fro the timber across the bricks and mortar. Normally they can be removed by scrubbing with a 1:40 solution of oxalic acid in hot water. // Smoke and Soot Scrub with a household detergent. The more stubborn patches can be removed from the brick pores using trichloroethylene, although good ventilation is needed if this is used indoors. // Tar Except where bricks are liable to surface damage, remove excess tar with a scraper, then scrub with water and an emulsifying detergent. If necessary, finally sponge with paraffin. Do not wet brickwork with water first. // Vanadium GENERALLY GREEN/YELLOW IN COLOUR Wash down with a 20% solution of potassium Hydroxide. Scrubbing is not necessary. Do not wash the wall with clean water afterwards. (Hydrochloric acid should never be used on vanadium stains since it fixes them and turns them brown). i NOTE Light coloured face bricks are particularly susceptible to severe staining if too harsh an acid is used - please consult your brick manufacturer or the Clay Brick Association. // 13

16 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ORDER FROM US >> Presentation Federale Stene (Pty) Ltd takes pride in our clay bricks therefore we wrap all our bricks so that they reach you safely & neatly. We re a company that takes presentation seriously. We also give clients the option to have their bricks delivered in pallets which can be returned. >> Nationwide Delivery We might be based in Mpumalanga but we can deliver your quality clay bricks where ever you are! Our logistics include an in-house fleet as well as external logistic service providers. Our fleet consists of 4 trucks each with it s own mounted crane to ensure deliveries are done neatly and professionally. // 14

17 CLAY BRICK // INSULATION Clay bricks are nature s solar battery, keeping indoor temperatures comfortable without air-conditioning or heaters. Clay brick is naturally cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Wherever you live in South Africa, building with clay bricks will help to reduce your electricity bill. SUMMER Eaves shade glass from high-angled summer sun. Brick walls absorb heat from internal air helping to keep your home comfortable. WINTER Low-angled winter sun penetrates under eaves. Direct and reflected radiation is absorbed by brick walling and released at night to keep your building warm. BUILDING WITH CLAY BRICK // Lowest Electricity Use Maximum Fire Ratings Superior Thermal & Noise Insulation Tough, Safe & Strong Beautiful & Versatile Low Vocs & Emissions Superb Investment Low Maintenance // 15

18 KNOW YOUR QUANTITIES // CEMENT, LIME & SAND REQUIRED PER 1000 BRICKS To produce 1000 Litres (1m³) of mortar requires the following: i NOTE For mortar mix requirements for Calcium Silicate Bricks, please contact your nearest building centre. Disclaimer: The use of this information is based on recognised principles of design and construction and is at the discretion of the respective builder, contractor and end-user. ClayBrick.org & Federale Stene is neither able to warrant the suitability of workmanship and the performance of any building material in a particular environment and does not accept responsibility for any claims arising from this information. // 16

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20 CALL: +27 (0) /3/4 FAX: +27 (0) (0) Farm Rietfontein, P.O. Box 453, Middelburg, MP, 1055 /federalebuild NATIONWIDE Service Delivery. Federale Stene // DISCLAIMER: Please note that our bricks may slightly differ in colour from the pictures shown.