| Weight | 2.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.2 × 10.6 × 7.3 cm |
| Classification | FBS (Face Brick Standard) |
| Manufacturer | Makoro Bricks |
| 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 | Travertine (Rugged Finish) |
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Deep peach tones shot through with dark, dappled shadow give the Iroko Travertine Dark Face Brick its bold, sun-baked character. It’s manufactured to FBS grade, so the structural durability holds up on premium residential and commercial sites without compromise. The rugged travertine finish pairs with genuinely impressive compressive strength, making it a strong pick for facades and feature walls that need to carry visual weight. Developers after a warm, sophisticated brick that keeps performing for decades keep coming back to this one.
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Combining a striking finish with dependable performance is harder than it sounds, but the Iroko Travertine Dark Face Brick manages it well. Brick Tile Shop supplies these units in a warm, sun-kissed colourway with pronounced dark accents running through each face, giving facades genuine depth rather than a flat, uniform look. That character translates into real architectural value on luxury residential homes and modern commercial developments alike. The textured finish reads as professional rather than rustic, which is why it turns up so often on feature walls and contemporary office exteriors.
Weather is where this brick earns its keep. It shrugs off the kind of harsh sun, rain, and temperature swings that wear lesser bricks down, backed by a strength rating that holds up across a wide range of structural applications. Water absorption is kept in a controlled, balanced range, so moisture doesn’t work its way in and undermine the wall over time — your facade keeps its rugged travertine appeal season after season. Whether you’re building out a full housing estate or a single office block, the finish holds.
| Technical Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Classification | FBS (Face Brick Standard) |
| Manufacturer | Makoro Bricks |
| 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 | Travertine (Rugged Finish) |
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This brick is built for external walling on high-end residential and commercial jobs, and it holds its own on architectural feature walls, modern boundary walls, and facades that need a bit more presence. The bold peach-and-dark palette suits the vibrant end of South African architecture particularly well. Beyond looks, it’s genuinely low-maintenance — the surface stays clean and uniform without regular upkeep, which property owners tend to appreciate long after installation.
This brick earns its place on a spec sheet by combining a distinctive, deeply toned look with strength that holds up under real structural loads. The textured travertine finish adds a natural, tactile quality that flat-faced bricks can’t replicate. Brick Tile Shop backs it with a 5,000-unit MOQ and delivery support, so getting the right volume to site isn’t left to guesswork.
