| Weight | 2.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.2 × 10.6 × 7.3 cm |
| Classification | FBS (Face Brick Standard) |
| Manufacturer | Makoro Bricks (Pretoria Yard) |
| Dimensions | 222 mm × 106 mm × 73 mm |
| Average Mass | ~2.1 kg |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 20.0 – 30.0 MPa |
| Water Absorption | 8.0% – 9.0% |
| Units per m² | 52 bricks |
| Units per Pallet | 500 bricks |
| Texture | Satin (Smooth Finish) |
R6.95 incl VAT
Black face bricks tend to divide opinion, but the FBS Granite Satin settles the argument in favour of drama. Its deep charcoal-black body is finished in a smooth satin texture that reads as sharp and architectural rather than heavy. Built to FBS standard, it holds consistent dimensions and dependable strength batch after batch, so contractors get a wall that looks as good on delivery day as it does five years later — ideal where a bold facade also needs to perform.
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Not every project calls for a black brick, but when the brief does, the FBS Granite Satin delivers without compromise. Brick Tile Shop sources these units in a rich satin-black finish that gives facades genuine presence — the kind of tone that reads as considered rather than trend-driven. It suits contemporary residential elevations, boutique commercial fronts and anywhere an architect wants the brickwork itself to carry the design statement, paired with clean lines and minimal detailing.
Underneath the finish sits a brick built for the everyday demands of South African construction. It carries a solid compressive strength rating and keeps water absorption low, so moisture ingress and weathering aren’t a long-term concern. Loadbearing walls, boundary walls, multi-storey facades — the FBS Granite Satin holds up across all of them. Whether the job is a single upmarket home or a full retail development, it delivers a finish that stays sharp.
| Technical Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Classification | FBS (Face Brick Standard) |
| Manufacturer | Makoro Bricks (Pretoria Yard) |
| Dimensions | 222 mm × 106 mm × 73 mm |
| Average Mass | ~2.1 kg |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 20.0 – 30.0 MPa |
| Water Absorption | 8.0% – 9.0% |
| Units per m² | 52 bricks |
| Units per Pallet | 500 bricks |
| Texture | Satin (Smooth Finish) |
this product’s source spec table lists “Makoro Bricks (Pretoria Yard)” as factory/origin, differing from “Gauteng Yard” used across the rest of this category — kept as given in the source and not corrected.
This one earns its keep on statement facades — main elevations, entrance features, and boundary walls where a bold black tone needs to read clearly from the street. It also suits industrial-inspired commercial designs and modern architectural developments where designers want minimal colour variation across a large wall area. Being low-maintenance and satin-finished, it stays easy to clean and keeps its crisp look with very little upkeep required.
If your project needs a brick that makes a visual statement without sacrificing structural reliability, the FBS Granite Satin is worth specifying. It combines a genuinely bold aesthetic with the strength and consistency contractors expect from an FBS-grade product. The satin-black finish gives modern builds a lasting, refined edge rather than a passing trend, and Brick Tile Shop can help you plan quantities and delivery around it.
