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Cuprum Brick
Description

Part of the Industry range of clay bricks, Cuprum by Austral Bricks is a magnificent copper coloured glazed clay brick with a metallic finish, giving a silk-like finish to any project. Use a rolled joint.

The Industry range is a carefully curated micro collection, reflecting the trend for tonal exteriors. These bricks are modern, fashionable and chic.

  • 230 x 76 x 70mm
Key Features
  • Cost effective and low maintenance — no painting, sealing, or treating required. Colour is fired in and will not fade
  • Insulating — combine bricks with energy efficient design to keep warm in winter, and cool in summer
  • Durable — long lasting, fully reusable (not just recyclable), and naturally resistant to fire or pests
  • Sustainable — made from naturally abundant sources of clay, and free from contaminants
Recyclable Content (Post-Consumer)
Post-Consumer Recyclable Content
Scope of Use

Brick Veneer Cladding is suitable for buildings within the following scope:

  • For residential and light commercial type buildings
  • The scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Paragraph 1.1 in terms of floor area, with a maximum of two stories
  • With a maximum height of brick veneer of 7.5m above the supporting foundation, except that at gable ends and some piers this height may be up to 10.0m, and a maximum height of 4.0m above a roof line or 7.5m above an adjacent building foundation, whichever is the lesser
  • With a depth of cavity of between 40 and 75mm
  • With a risk score of 0-20, calculated in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Table 2
  • Situated in NZS 3604 Wind Zones up to and including 'Extra High'
Limitations on Use
  • For use with aluminium window and door joinery that is installed with vertical jambs and horizontal heads and sills
Statement of Building Code Compliance

This product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

  • Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3, B1.3.4
  • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b), B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2
  • Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
  • Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1v
Documents
CAD/PDF
Data Sheet: Cuprum
Brick & Block Layers Federation: Best Practice Guides
Brochure: The Brickery

2020

The Industry Range

2020

The Brickery is the next chapter in the Austral Bricks and Monier Bricks joint venture, and is proud to present a design driven collection of clay bricks sourced from around the world.

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