Block · Sizes pending
Clay-Based — indicative fig. M·37
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 0.14kgCO₂e/kg LowCompressive 10-50 MPaMPa StructuralDesign life 100yr Durable
High-performance fired clay masonry units for structural and veneer applications, manufactured to Australian Standards with excellent thermal mass, fire resistance, and durability characteristics suitable for all Australian climate zones.
01 Physical
Density 1430-1950 kg/m³kg/m³
Specific gravity 1.8-2.2
Porosity 25-35%%
Water absorption 12-20%%
Hardness 5-7 Mohs scale
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good-Excellent
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 0.5-3.0 mm Raµm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 2.0-4.0 MPaMPa
Compressive strength 10-50 MPaMPa
Flexural strength 2.5-5.0 MPaMPa
Shear strength 0.3-0.5 MPaMPa
Poisson's ratio 0.15-0.25
Impact resistance Moderate
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.55-0.78 W/m·KW/m·K
Specific heat 800-920 J/kg·KJ/kg·K
Thermal expansion 5-8 × 10⁻⁶/°C×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level 60-240 minutes
Ignition temp N/A°C
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0 kW/m²
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 200-345 kgCO₂e/m³
Carbon footprint 0.19-0.26 kgCO₂e/brick
Embodied energy 2.5-3.0 MJ/kgMJ/kg
Water footprint 2-4 L/brickL/kg
Recyclability 100%%
Recycled content 0-30%%
Renewable content 0-15%%
Circular score High
VOC emissions Zero
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution MR, EQ, SS categories
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 100+ years
Maintenance interval 10-25 years
Warranty period 50-100 years
Material cost (range) $800-1500 per 1000 bricks
Material cost (per unit) $0.80-1.50 per brick
Lead time 1-4 weeks
Lifecycle cost $150-250 per m² (50 years)
Annual maintenance $0.50-2.00 per m²
Market availability Excellent
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional durability (100+ year lifespan)
- High thermal mass for passive solar design
- Non-combustible with excellent fire resistance
- Low maintenance requirements
- Locally manufactured reducing transport emissions
- Recyclable and reusable at end of life
- No VOC emissions
- Natural humidity regulation
- Excellent acoustic insulation properties
- Colourfast and UV resistant
- Termite and vermin resistant
- Suitable for all BAL ratings including BAL-FZ
Constraints
- High embodied energy from firing process
- Labour-intensive installation
- Relatively high initial cost
- Heavy material requiring robust foundations
- Limited insulation value without cavity
- Potential for efflorescence in some conditions
- Mortar joints require periodic maintenance
- Slower construction compared to lightweight systems
- Transport weight impacts logistics costs
- Skills shortage in bricklaying trades
08 Applications
A1 External load-bearing walls
A2 Cavity wall construction (double brick)
A3 Brick veneer cladding systems
A4 Internal partition walls
A5 Retaining walls
A6 Firewall construction
A7 Heritage restoration projects
A8 Acoustic barrier walls
A9 Architectural feature walls
A10 Bushfire-prone area construction (BAL-FZ rated)
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.