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2 Easy brick matching for your extension, renovation or restoration project The Original London Brick has been used in the construction of over 5 million homes. Builders and specifiers can be confident of the product s ability to colour match existing dwellings and provide quality and reliability, founded on over 140 years of brick making expertise. The range has a variety of colours and textures, from the classic Rustic brick, symbolic of the housing boom in the second half of the 20th century, through to yellows and buffs, such as Saxon Gold and Hereward Light. There are 23 bricks available in the standard 65mm size, with 4 types available in 73mm. t: e: bricks@forterra.co.uk w: forterra.co.uk The reproduction of colours and textures shown in this brochure is only as accurate as the printing process will allow. Photographic samples should be used when shortlisting products but we advise that an actual sample is seen before ordering. A match like no other Contents Reds 4-25 Buffs Yellows Black and Greys Technical information 50 Mortar and bricklaying 52 Site practice 53 Brick specials

3 Chiltern 4 Chiltern

4 Claydon Red Multi 6 Claydon Red Multi

5 Georgian 8 Georgian

6 Heather Alternative sizes 65 & 73mm This brick is available in both 65mm and 73mm height 10 Heather

7 Regency 12 Regency

8 Rustic Alternative sizes 65 & 73mm This brick is available in both 65mm and 73mm height 14 Rustic

9 Rustic Antique Alternative sizes 65 & 73mm This brick is available in both 65mm and 73mm height 16 Rustic Antique

10 Sandfaced 18 Sandfaced

11 Sunset Red 20 Sunset Red

12 Tudor Alternative sizes 65 & 73mm This brick is available in both 65mm and 73mm height 22 Tudor

13 Windsor 24 Windsor

14 Hereward Light 26 Hereward Light

15 Honey Buff 28 Honey Buff

16 Milton Buff 30 Milton Buff

17 Nene Valley Stone 32 Nene Valley Stone

18 Golden Buff 34 Golden Buff

19 Ironstone 36 Ironstone

20 Longville Stone 38 Longville Stone

21 Saxon Gold 40 Saxon Gold

22 Brindle Brindle

23 Brecken Grey 44 Brecken Grey

24 Cotswold 46 Cotswold

25 Dapple Light 48 Dapple Light

50 Technical information London bricks have the distinctive frog feature making them easier to cut and handle.

All Forterra products are manufactured under a quality assurance system which conforms to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 and an Environmental Management System to ISO 14001: 2004.

In order to minimise frost damage, careful consideration must be paid to the following aspects of design: Class B quality bricks should be used from foundation level to 150mm (minimum) above ground

This will also act as a rigid DPC The main body of the wall should be constructed in F2/ quality facing bricks (M6 mortar or 1 : 1/2 : 4 1/2) All copings must be F2/ quality and have a water

26 50 Technical information London bricks have the distinctive frog feature making them easier to cut and handle. All London bricks are manufactured to comply with BS EN 771 Part 1: Specification For Clay Masonry Units to a size of 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm. Certain bricks are also available in 73mm. All Forterra products are manufactured under a quality assurance system which conforms to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 and an Environmental Management System to ISO 14001: Copies of our certificates are available to download from forterra.co.uk. Freestanding walls Freestanding walls can be subjected to severe weather conditions. In order to minimise frost damage, careful consideration must be paid to the following aspects of design: Class B quality bricks should be used from foundation level to 150mm (minimum) above ground level (M12 mortar or 1 : 1/4 : 3). This will also act as a rigid DPC The main body of the wall should be constructed in F2/ quality facing bricks (M6 mortar or 1 : 1/2 : 4 1/2) All copings must be F2/ quality and have a water absorption not exceeding 7% (M12 mortar or 1 : 1/4 : 3) Forterra recommend that drip channels are introduced on all copings to shed rain clear of the wall face Drip channels should have sharp edges and be free from mortar or obstructions Copings should overhang the wall face by at least 45mm quality bricks must not be used for the main body of the wall, cappings or copings on freestanding walls Mortar joints are not impervious to moisture. This is resolved by using a high bond, continuous damp proof membrane, immediately below the copings, projecting at least 13mm beyond the mortar. A flexible DPC should be avoided at all times as this will reduce overall structural stability. High bond DPC F2/ quality brick Class B quality brick Strip foundation F2/ quality coping with minimum water absorption of 7% Granular backfill is preferred for better draining Earth retaining walls Where brickwork is in direct contact with retained earth, it is exposed to ground water which invariably contains salts. To minimise the risk of effloresence on the exposed face of the wall, a waterproof barrier between the retained earth and the brickwork should be provided The waterproof barrier will also aid in the minimisation of frost damage and sulphate attack All other detailing should be in accordance with that stated for a freestanding wall Rendering of the wall is not recommended under any circumstances A cement rich M12 mortar (1 : 1/4 : 3 cement : lime : sand or equivalent) should be used for cappings and copings on both freestanding and retaining walls. Granular backfill is preferred for better draining High bond DPC Strip foundation F2/ quality coping with minimum water absorption of 7% F2/ quality brick Class B quality brick Weep holes in outer leaf of brickwork Protect the earth face of retaining walls with a continuous membrane 51

Mortar and bricklaying Do not build at or near freezing conditions Lay London bricks frog upwards for maximum strength

dwellings, bricks may be laid frog down Mortar mixes for London bricks Internal and external from DPC to eaves: (Class

plasticiser. Note: For rendered brickwork use sulphate-resisting cement. Protect work under construction from weather.

Site practice Brick storage Bricks should be stored on a level, free draining surface that is protected from the

Polythene wrapping provides protection from the weather, if this is removed for inspection it needs to be replaced or

Blending bricks Bricks should be loaded-out from a minimum of 3 packs and it is advisable to draw from the packs in

Protection of newly built brickwork When work stops or is interrupted by inclement weather conditions, brickwork

27 Mortar and bricklaying Do not build at or near freezing conditions Lay London bricks frog upwards for maximum strength and density, and also for maximum rain penetration protection; when neither is required, as in most low-rise dwellings, bricks may be laid frog down Mortar mixes for London bricks Internal and external from DPC to eaves: (Class M4 Designation iii) 1 : 6 Portland Cement : sand + plasticiser or 1 : 1 : 6 Portland Cement : lime : sand + plasticiser. Note: For rendered brickwork use sulphate-resisting cement. Protect work under construction from weather. Batch materials in measured volumes. Fill all joints. Site practice Brick storage Bricks should be stored on a level, free draining surface that is protected from the elements. Polythene wrapping provides protection from the weather, if this is removed for inspection it needs to be replaced or alternative protection needs to be provided. Blending bricks Bricks should be loaded-out from a minimum of 3 packs and it is advisable to draw from the packs in vertical rather than horizontal slices. Doing this helps avoid colour patchiness or banding in the brickwork. Protection of newly built brickwork When work stops or is interrupted by inclement weather conditions, brickwork should be protected immediately with polythene sheeting that is held in place with a suitable fixing. If new brickwork is not protected, lime stains, efflorescence, patchy mortar colour and brickwork can occur. Bricklaying should stop when the temperature falls below 3 C and when frost is imminent. Avoid over tapping newly laid bricks. Avoid mortar stains. Dress mortar joint with a mortar finishing tool

28 AN.1 Squint (left or right hand) BN.1 Single bullnose (left or right hand) PL.2 Plinth header Brick specials We do not recommend London bricks for use as copings or sills so Forterra has produced a complementary range of special shaped bricks. AN.5 Single cant (left or right hand) BN.2 Double bullnose PL.3 Plinth stretcher Alternatively, we maintain a select range of specials in smooth red and smooth blue. These are ideal for garden walls, conservatories and other design features to add the finishing touches and give added protection to the brickwork. AN.6 Double cant BN.5 Single bullnose header on flat PL.4 Plinth internal return - long (left or right hand) AN.12 Double cant stop end (square corners on bed) BN.19 External return to double bullnose on edge and to bullnose double header on flat (square corners on bed) PL.7 Plinth external return (left or right hand) forterra.co.uk

29 Forterra is a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of clay and concrete building products, used extensively within the construction sector, and employs over 1,500 people across 17 facilities in the UK. Your local stockist: It is the second largest brick and aircrete block manufacturer in the country, and the only producer of the iconic London Brick. Other trusted brands from Forterra include Thermalite, Ecostock, Butterley, Cradley, Red Bank, Jetfloor and Formpave. forterra.co.uk Forterra 222 Peterborough Road Whittlesey Cambridgeshire PE7 1PD t: f: e: bricks@forterra.co.uk w: forterra.co.uk 06/2016

The Brick Matching Guide. a Forterra brand

The Brick Matching Guide. a Forterra brand The Brick Matching Guide a Forterra brand Easy brick matching for your extension, renovation or restoration project The Original London Brick has been used in the construction of over 5 million homes.