Architectural Masonry Product Guide

Soundblox ®

Manufactured under license from:

Nueva ® Collection

SIZES

Please contact your Brampton Brick sales representative for availability and lead times. Manufactured in our Cambridge, Ontario plant.

Type A-1

Available Sizes: 10 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm, 30 cm (4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”)

Type RSC

Available Sizes: 10 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm*, 25 cm*, 30 cm* (4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”) *These blocks have straight through cavities and can be used on applications requiring vertical reinforcement

Typical Brampton Brick Range

Physical Property

CSA

ASTM

Metric Units

U.S Standard Units

Minimum Compressive Strength

Individual Average of 3 Specified Individual Average of 3 Individual Average of 3

- - > 15 MPa

> 1800 psi > 2000 psi - < 15 lb/ft3 < 13 lb/ft3 - > 125 lb/ft³

21 - 31 MPa

3000 - 4500 PSI

Standard Concrete

Maximum Water Absorption

< 175 kg/m 3 - > 2000 kg/m³ -

115 - 145 kg/m3

7.2 - 9.1 lb/ft3

Density

2100 - 2200 kg/m3 130 - 140 lb/ft3

Based on CSA 165.1 for Third Facet “A” and ASTM C90 for Normal Weight

Minimum Compressive Strength

Individual Average of 3 Specified Individual Average of 3 Individual Average of 3

- - > 15 MPa

> 1800 psi > 2000 psi - < 17 lb/ft3 < 15 lb/ft3

16 - 29 MPa

2300 - 4200 PSI

Standard Lightweight

Maximum Water Absorption

< 200 kg/m3 -

145 - 200 kg/m3

9.1 - 12.5 lb/ft3

1700 - 2000 kg/m3 -

- 105 - 125 lb/ft3

Density

1750 - 1900 kg/m3 110 - 120 lb/ft3

Based on CSA 165.1 for Third Facet “B” and “C” Consolidated and ASTM C90 for Medium Weight

MADE TO ORDER PRODUCTS: Please be aware that these products are made to order as required. Minimum quantities and advance lead times must be considered to ensure your products arrive on time. Pricing can vary according to product colour, size, and finish. Contact your Brampton Brick Sales Representative to discuss your project requirements prior to specifying. For additional information, please visit our website at BramptonBrick.com .

CarboClave Technology

All of our CarboClave Block products produced in the Cambridge facility are made using CarboClave CO 2 sequestering technology. The result is a superior quality block product delivering 50% higher strengths immediately, lower absorption and little or no efflorescence and streaking. CarboClave Block are 25% more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete block products with the capacity to absorb up to 250g (0.5lbs) of CO 2 in every

20cm block. Refer to our ASTM certified Environmental Product Declaration for details. Specify CarboClave when designing with Standard & Lightweight Block or Soundblox ® .

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