| Weight | 2.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.2 × 10.6 × 7.3 cm |
| Classification | FBS (Face Brick Standard) Variation |
| Manufacturer | Corobrik South Africa |
| Dimensions | 222 mm x 106 mm x 73 mm |
| Average Mass | ~2.7 kg |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 25.0 – 35.0 MPa |
| Water Absorption | 8.0% – 9.0% (24hr) |
| Units per m² | ~52 bricks |
| Units per Pallet | 480 bricks |
| Texture | Travertine (Textured Finish) |
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Village Antique Darks brings a deep, rich red antique tone to this range, paired with a textured travertine finish that gives it real depth and a vintage character. Manufactured by Corobrik, it’s engineered for durability and moisture resistance, suiting premium residential homes and elegant commercial facades that want a timeless rather than trend-driven look. The strength figures back up that antique appearance with genuine long-term structural performance.
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There’s a case to be made that antique-toned bricks age better visually than perfectly uniform ones, since they already look settled rather than freshly manufactured. Village Antique Darks leans into that with deep red antique colouring and a textured travertine finish, manufactured by Corobrik South Africa. It’s engineered for both durability and moisture resistance, and this FBS variation suits premium residential homes and elegant commercial facades equally well, offering a timeless look that doesn’t chase passing trends.
Structurally, this is one of the stronger performers in the range, with compressive strength running from 25.0 to 35.0 MPa and water absorption held to a controlled 8.0–9.0%. That gives it both long-term structural integrity and genuine resistance to moisture-related staining, which matters on a facade meant to look good for decades. The antique palette works comfortably across traditional and modern South African architecture, so it’s not locked into one architectural style.
| Technical Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Classification | FBS (Face Brick Standard) Variation |
| Manufacturer | Corobrik South Africa |
| Dimensions | 222 mm x 106 mm x 73 mm |
| Average Mass | ~2.7 kg |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 25.0 – 35.0 MPa |
| Water Absorption | 8.0% – 9.0% (24hr) |
| Units per m² | ~52 bricks |
| Units per Pallet | 480 bricks |
| Texture | Travertine (Textured Finish) |
the source’s spec table lists this product’s Manufacturer as Corobrik South Africa, but its Ordering & Delivery section referenced delivery “within 120 km of Rosema-Gauteng factory” — a different manufacturer entirely. We’ve kept the spec table’s Corobrik attribution as source of truth and flagged the mismatch here rather than silently resolving it.
Additional details noted in the source: Colour & Finish: Deep Red Antique with textured Travertine finish.
Ideal for exterior walling on high-end residential and commercial projects, this brick also suits boundary walls, feature facades, and industrial developments. Its antique palette fits comfortably within both traditional and modern South African architecture, while the surface stays low-maintenance over the long term.
Village Antique Darks combines a genuinely timeless colour profile with some of the stronger compressive strength figures in this range, making it a dependable choice for projects that want a facade with vintage character but modern structural performance behind it.
