New blue multi 
'Class A' facing brick
A new addition to the Ketley range, blue multi bricks have tones of blues and purples with random flecks of reds and browns. They were originally a by-product of a Staffordshire blue firing, where the reduced atmosphere didn't quite permeate all areas of the kiln, and some of the fired bricks therefore exhibited greater variation of colour than would be expected in a Staffordshire blue. These bricks have been sought after for heritage projects as they have the level of colour variation that one would have seen in the 1900's. With more expertise and fine control of the kiln atmosphere, we are now able to produce whole firings of this authentic heritage brick, though it is important to be aware that product can vary from one firing to another.
Case Studies
76 Upper Ground
This iconic Grade II listed building with its distinctive terraces sits alongside the National Gallery on the Southbank and AHMM Architects were challenged with renovating and extending this bruatlist landmark building. Many of the orginal bricks have been cleaned off and reused, and Ketley's blue multi bricks and special plinth bricks match in so well with the old bricks that it is hard to see what is old and what is new! Full details
Bridgnorth Station
Planning permission and listed building consent were granted for a new Station building of demonstrable high quality that would minimise its impact on the sensitive heritage landscape. The new building is in the style of a typical GWR building from 1910 with considerable attention paid to external and internal details, materials and finishes. Ketley Staffordshire blue multi bricks with a natural blue tone and flecks of red annd brown on the face have an antique brindle appearance and were carefully selected to achieve the level of colour variation that would have been seen in this type of brick at the turn of the century. Full details
YMCA Building in Wolverhampton
Architects BPN had used a blue brick for another YMCA scheme at West Bromwich and they liked the idea of continuing the aesthetic across this building also. Comparing samples of Ketley's Staffordshire blue multi bricks with the blue brick they had used for the West Bromwich project, the architects found that the Ketley Staffordshire blue multi had more tonal variation. Full details
Environmental
Place of Manufacture: Brierley Hill, UK
Environmental Management: 14001 Download Certificate
Quality Management : 9001 Download Certificate
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Life Cycle: BRE Global Certification in accordance with EN 15804:2012 Download Certificate
Energy: Fired in gas kilns to 1130o C
Raw materials: Etruria Marl Clay from our own quarry in Cannock, 12 miles from our factory, and sand
Lifespan: Bricks are long life building product and Ketley's bricks are the toughest and most durable bricks you can buy.
Recyclability: Mortar can be cleaned off so the bricks can be reused. They can also be crushed and used as aggregate and/or as an inert bulk fill
Packaging: We keep packaging to a minimum using wooden pallets and we do not shrink wrap our brick packs.
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Technical Specification
Staffordshire Blue Multi Brick Specification Sheet
Standard: BS EN 771-1: 2011
Ketley Staffordshire Brown Antique Bricks are produced at our works located in the heart of the Black Country. Ketley Bricks have been made from our own Etruria Marl since Victorian times. They are recognised as a Class A facing brick of high quality with a strong aesthetic appeal.
Download Specification sheet as pdf.
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Download water absorption test report
Download compressive strength report
Download textured brickwork freeze thaw test report
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Type: |
Facing Brick Class A Solid |
Facing Brick Class A Perforated |
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Colour: |
Blue multi |
Blue multi |
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Structure: |
Solid |
Perforated |
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Texture: |
Smooth |
Smooth |
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Manufacture: |
Extruded, wirecut |
Extruded, wirecut |
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Dimensions: |
215 x 102.5 x 65mm |
215 x 102.5 x 65mm |
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215 x 102.5 x 73mm |
215 x 102.5 x 73mm |
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Complies with dimensions and tolerances of BS EN 771-1: 2011 |
Complies with dimensions and tolerances of BS EN 771-1: 2011 |
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Weight 65mm: |
3.3kgs per brick |
2.45kgs per brick |
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Weight 73mm: |
3.8kgs per brick |
3kgs per brick |
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No. per m2 65 mm (10mm joints): |
60 |
60 |
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No. per m2 73 mm (10mm joints): |
53 |
53 |
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Pack Size: |
400 |
400 |
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Packing: |
Banded for fork lift off-loading. |
Banded for fork lift off-loading. |
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Weight per pack 65mm: |
1320kg |
980kg |
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Weight per pack 73mm: |
1435kg |
1200kg |
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Special Bricks |
A complete range of Special Shapes to BS 4729 2005 is available. We also undertake the manufacture of 'non-standard' specials to customers' specification as required. |
A complete range of Special Shapes to BS 4729 2005 is available. We also undertake the manufacture of 'non-standard' specials to |
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Compressive strength: |
Greater than or equal to 125N/mm² |
Greater than or equal to 125N/mm² |
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Category: |
II |
II |
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Masonry Unit Group: |
HD |
HD |
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Engineering Grade: |
A |
A |
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Water absorption: |
≤4.5% |
≤4.5% |
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Initial Rate of Water absorption: |
Less than or equal to 1.5Kg/m²/min |
Less than or equal to 1.5Kg/m²/min |
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Thermal Conductivity: |
On Application |
On Application |
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Bond Strength: |
0.15N/mm² (For general purpose and lightweight mortar) |
0.15N/mm² (For general purpose and lightweight mortar) |
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Net Dry Density: |
2200 Kg/m³(Typically) |
2200 Kg/m³(Typically) |
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Density Tolerance: |
D1 |
D1 |
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Soluble salt content: |
S2 |
S2 |
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Durability: |
F2 |
F2 |
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Fire Reaction: |
A1 |
A1 |
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Dimensional Tolerance Mean: |
T2 |
T2 |
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Dimensional Tolerance Range: |
R1 |
R1 |
Ketley Just Engineerings are sometimes available for applications not requiring a facing brick.
Download Specification and Quality Standard for Ketley Just Engineerings
Special Shaped Bricks
Special Shaped Bricks
Because Special Shaped bricks are generally used in situations of severe exposure such as copings and cills, powerful resistance to water penetration and high durability has always been essential.
Ketley Bricks are generally solid and have stood the ultimate test, the test of time. In the early part of the 20th Century their blue colour was regarded as the stamp of durability, nowadays their performance under crushing tests, water absorption and abrasion tests is evidence of this.
The use of Ketley Specials to add a high quality finish to brickwork ensures extra durability and protection to vulnerable areas and will save time on-site by overcoming extensive hand cutting.
Download Special Shaped Brick Brochure
or browse our range of specials online
Consistent natural colours
Our unique plant produces traditional natural Staffordshire clay colours for both the Paver and Brick ranges in Blue, Brown Brindle and Red. Because our bricks, pavers and specials are fired together, our colours are consistent through the range.
Ketley Brick manufactures a wide range of special shaped bricks for a multitude of applications.
Ketley will also manufacture specials from drawings supplied, allowing you to explore imaginative design options and decorative detail, confident that Ketley will be able to acurately match requirements.
