AG Clarendon Blue Smooth 65mm Face Brick

Product Overview A modern facing brick designed for improved buildability, stability and sustainability. The Smooth finish is vibrant with a smooth, sharp crispness and boasts 30-40% less embodied carbon than traditional clay brick. Features & Benefits •Low efflorescence (soluble salt-free) •BRE Green Guide A+ rated •Frogged for lighter handling •Frog creates extra recess for stronger mortar bond Installation Guidance •Frog orientation - Laid upward, completely filled with mortar •Mortar ratio - 6:1 or 5:1 (sand:OPC) •Colour blending - Mix from minimum 3 packs on site to prevent banding •Weatherproofing - Correct design and detailing of protruding elements required •Mortar Smears - Prevent through good site practice to minimise cleaning •Maintenance - Low maintenance; further guidance at ag.uk.com/maintenance •Painting - Emulsion or alkali-resisting paint only; surface must be dry and clean; no oil-based paints Compliance & Performance •Manufactured to hEN 771-3: 2011+A1:2015 - Conforms to the European standard for concrete masonry units. •CE Marked - Declaration of Performance (DoP) available from AG. •Durability Designation F2 - Severe Exposure - Certified frost resistant for use in exposed conditions. •Reaction to Fire: Class A1 - Highest possible fire classification for construction products. •ISO 9001 - Manufactured under a certified Quality Management System. •ISO 14001 - Manufactured under a certified Environmental Management System. •ISO 45001 - Manufactured under a certified Occupational Health & Safety Management System. •BREEAM A+ Rated - Assessed in accordance with the BRE Green Guide to Specification. •EPD Verified - Global Warming Potential 17.36 kgCO₂e/m² - 30–40% less embodied carbon than traditional clay brick.