| Weight | 2.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.2 × 10.6 × 7.3 cm |
| Classification | FBA (Face Brick Aesthetic) |
| Manufacturer | Midrand (Gauteng Yard) |
| Dimensions | 222 mm × 106 mm × 73 mm |
| Average Mass | ~2.7 kg |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 20.0 – 30.0 MPa |
| Water Absorption | 8.0% – 9.0% |
| Units per m² | ~55 bricks |
| Units per Pallet | 480 bricks |
| Texture | Travertine (Textured Finish) |
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Blackwood Travertine Face Bricks bring a deep, almost wine-red tone to a facade, paired with a naturally pitted travertine texture that catches light differently across a wall. Built for demanding South African conditions, this face brick pairs a high compressive strength rating with controlled water absorption, so moisture and staining aren’t ongoing concerns. The rugged, layered surface suits homes and commercial buildings that want a bold, characterful finish rather than a flat, uniform one. It’s a dependable option where visual impact and structural longevity both matter.
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There’s a reason deep red clay bricks with a travertine texture keep showing up on architects’ shortlists: the colour reads as substantial rather than decorative, and the surface has enough natural variation to avoid looking mass-produced. Brick Tile Shop supplies the Blackwood Travertine with that same rich, layered colour profile carried through every unit, which gives facades, boundary walls, and feature panels a sense of weight and permanence. Within this line it’s built to be looked at up close as well as from the street, with texture that holds its own on both residential estates and commercial builds.
Underneath the finish, this is a brick engineered for the outdoors. It shrugs off wind-driven rain, temperature swings, and general environmental wear without needing special maintenance, and its compressive strength rating means it’s doing real structural work, not just dressing up a wall. Water absorption is kept in a controlled range so moisture doesn’t creep in and cause staining or spalling over time. Whether it’s going into a new-build estate wall or a decorative boundary enclosure, the Blackwood Travertine holds its colour and its shape for the long haul.
| Technical Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Classification | FBA (Face Brick Aesthetic) |
| Manufacturer | Midrand (Gauteng Yard) |
| Dimensions | 222 mm × 106 mm × 73 mm |
| Average Mass | ~2.7 kg |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 20.0 – 30.0 MPa |
| Water Absorption | 8.0% – 9.0% |
| Units per m² | ~55 bricks |
| Units per Pallet | 480 bricks |
| Texture | Travertine (Textured Finish) |
the source lists this product’s Classification as “FBA (Face Brick Aesthetic)” — every other product in this FBS Variations category is classified FBS. We’ve kept the source’s own classification exactly as given rather than correcting it; flagging the inconsistency here for review.
This brick earns its keep on exterior walling for upmarket residential and commercial projects, and it’s just as suited to boundary walls, feature facades, and larger industrial developments. The deep red colourway leans into a more contemporary South African aesthetic, and because the surface is genuinely low-maintenance, it keeps its tidy, uniform look across a property with very little upkeep required.
This is a kiln-fired clay brick that doesn’t ask you to choose between looks and load-bearing performance — you get both. The travertine finish gives every wall a bit of individual character instead of a flat, repetitive surface, which is what makes it a strong pick for anyone building something meant to stand out. Sourcing it through Brick Tile Shop also means dependable bulk pricing and delivery support across the region.
