Architectural Masonry Product Guide

Finesse

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FINESSE SIZES (D X H X L)

Metric Norman 90 x 57 x 290 mm (3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 11 1/2”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

Premier Plus 90 x 79 x 257 mm (3 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 10 1/8”) Courses out with Artiste 2

90 x 290 Stone 90 x 90 x 290 mm (3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 11 3/8”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

90 x 390 Stone 90 x 90 x 390 mm (3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 15 3/8”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

90 x 590 Stone 90 x 90 x 590 mm (3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 23 1/4”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

190 x 390 Stone 90 x 190 x 390 mm (3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 15 3/8”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

168 x 590 Stone 90 x 168 x 590 mm (3 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 23 1/4”) Courses out with Premier Plus and Artiste 2

190 x 590 Stone 90 x 190 x 590 mm (3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 23 1/4”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

FINESSE SILLS

The 168 and 257 mm height stones course out with Premier Plus brick and our Artiste 2 stone.

290 x 590 Stone 90 x 290 x 590 mm (3 1/2 x 11 3/8 x 23 1/4”) Courses out with Metric Brick and Block

257 x 590 Stone 90 x 257 x 590 mm (3 1/2 x 10 1/8 x 23 1/4”) Courses out with Premier Plus and Artiste 2

Corner Stone 90 x 190 x 190 x 390 mm (3 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 15 3/8”)

Finesse 590 Sill with Drip Edge 190 x 90 x 590 mm (7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 23 1/4”)

Note: 1. C oncrete masonry veneer units with a length greater than 410mm (16.14”) may not be defined as unit masonry by the respective standard. When considering non-standard dimensional units, structural performance of the block unit and of the masonry construction should be reviewed and verified. 2. C oncrete masonry veneer units that are 90mm (3.5”) or less in height and produced as a single size will require more frequent control (movement) joint spacing. Refer to the NCMA TEK 10 series on movement control. 3. T o ensure proper construction, please refer to your local Building Code(s), Standards and Industry Best Practices. 4. B rampton Brick Limited is not design responsible.

Typical Brampton Brick Range

Physical Property

CSA

ASTM

Metric Units

Imperial Units

Individual Average of 3 Specified Individual Average of 3

- - > 25 MPa

> 3000 psi > 3500 psi - < 12 lb/ft 3 < 10 lb/ft 3

Minimum Compressive Strength

42 - 59 MPa

6000 - 8500 psi

Maximum Water Absorption

< 8% -

3.5 - 5.5%

4.9 - 7.7 lb/ft 3

Individual Average of 3

> 2000 kg/m 3 -

- >125 lb/ft 3

Density

2100 - 2250 kg/m 3

130 - 145 lb/ft 3

Based on CSA 165.2 for Grade I, Solid Units, Density over 2000 kg/m3 and ASTM C1634 for Normal Weight

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