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Clay Brick Fact Sheets

#01 The Case for Clay Brick Infrastructure | PDF Download: #01 The Case for Clay Brick Social Infrastructure

#02 Walling materials, energy efficiency and passive design | PDF Download: #02 Walling materials, energy efficiency and passive design

#03 Clay Brick - meeting the needs of future generations | PDF Download: #03 Clay Brick - meeting the needs of future generations

#04 Clay bricks: The sustainable way to live and build | PDF Download: #04 Clay bricks: The sustainable way to live and build

#05 How do you measure “Green”? | PDF Download: #05 How do you measure “Green”?

#06 All About R-Values and Energy Efficiency | PDF Download: R-Value and CR-Value Spreadsheet Calculator

#06 All About R-Values and Energy Efficiency | PDF Download: #06 Energy Efficiency is more than an R-Value

#07 The Lasting Legacy of Clay Brick | PDF Download: #07 The Lasting Legacy of Clay Brick

#08 Clay Brick – in a class all its own | PDF Download: #08 Clay Brick – in a class all its own

#09 The immediate and long-term costs of sustainability | PDF Download: #09 The immediate and long-term costs of sustainability

#10 The case for clay brick schools | PDF Download: #10 The case for clay brick schools

#14 Don't move, it's time to improve your home | PDF Download: #14 Don't move, it's time to improve

#15 The CBA: Serving the Industry and South Africa | PDF Download: #15 The CBA: Serving the industry and South Africa

#16 Created from nature built to last | PDF Download: #16 Created from Nature, Built to last

#17 The science of sustainable buildings | PDF Download: #17 The science of sustainable buildings

#18 Stress-free construction and project management | PDF Download: #18 Stress-free construction and project management

#19 Clay bricks paths and patios | PDF Download: #19 Clay bricks paths and patios

#20 Student accommodation as an investment | PDF Download: #20 Student accommodation as an investment

#21 CBA completes sector Life Cycle Assessment | PDF Download: #21 CBA completes sector Life Cycle Assessment

Technical - Design

Calculate R-Value (SABS SANS10400XA) | PDF Download: Energy Calculator for R-Value (Excel 2010)

Determining Active Thermal Capacity | PDF Download: A novel algorithm for determining the active thermal capacity of masonry walling

Determining Active Thermal Capacity | PDF Download: Research paper presented at the 9th Australasian Masonry Conference

Determining Active Thermal Capacity | PDF Download: Civil Engineering Journal Article

Energy Efficiency & The Environment | PDF Download: ThinkBrick.pdf

Famous music archive relies on clay brick thermal shielding | PDF Download: Brick Thermal Performance - Brick Development Association (UK)

Greenhouse Gas reduction in SA Buildings | PDF Download: Sustainable Buildings & Climate Initiative.

Greenhouse Gas reduction in SA Buildings | PDF Download: Presentation - Perspectives on energy efficient building (CIBD)

Low Cost Housing Energy Modelling Project | PDF Download: Low Cost Housing Energy Modelling Project

MIBT Performance not what it is presented to be? | PDF Download: MIBT Performance not what it is presented to be?

Passive Solar Design and Clay Masonry | PDF Download: Passive Solar Design with clay masonry

Sustainable Design and the LEED Rating | PDF Download: LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction

Technical Note #02 Life Cycle Assessment of Masonry Walling | PDF Download: TN#02 - Life Cycle Assessment Masonry Walling

Technical Note #04 Health Aspects in Buildings | PDF Download: TN#04 Health Aspects in Buildings and VOCs

Technical Note #05 - Sustainability in Context of Masonry Walling | PDF Download: TN#05 - Sustainability in Context of Masonry Walling

Technical Note #06 Thermal Resistance & Thermal Capacity | PDF Download: TN#06 Thermal Resistance & Thermal Capacity

Technical Note #07 Embodied Energy in Masonry Walling | PDF Download: TN#07 Embodied Energy in Masonry Walling

Technical Note #08 Carbon Footprint of Clay Masonry Walling | PDF Download: TN#08 Carbon Footprint of Clay Masonry Walling

Technical Note #09 Understanding Green Building Credits for Clay Masonry Walling | PDF Download: TN#09 Understanding Green Building Credits

Technical Note #10 Clay Masonry Insulation Solutions | PDF Download: TN#10 Clay Masonry Insulation Solutions

Technical Note #11 Safeguarding Bricks from Sea Spray Attack | PDF Download: TN#11 Safeguarding Bricks from Sea Spray Attack

Technical Note #15 SANS 204 compliance for masonry walling | PDF Download: TN#15 SANS 204 compliance for masonry walling

Technical Note #18 Sustainable Design in construction | PDF Download: TN#18 Sustainable Design in construction

Technical Note #21 Accessible clay brick paving for people with disabilities | PDF Download: TN#21 Accessible clay brick paving for people with disabilities

Thermal Performance of walling in SA - SANS204 | PDF Download: Deemed To Satisfy (DTS) requirements: walling in SA

Thermal Performance of walling in SA - SANS204 | PDF Download: Energy Efficiency graphs

Thermal Performance of walling in SA - SANS204 | PDF Download: Project Extension: Assessment of alternative low mass walling

Thermal Performance of walling in SA - SANS204 | PDF Download: Project Extension: Lightweight building systems can’t compare

Thermal Performance of walling in SA - SANS204 | PDF Download: Research report: DTS requirements in the SANS 204 standard

Thermal Performance of walling in SA - SANS204 | PDF Download: Research Project: Overview of DTS requirements of SANS 204

Technical - Construction

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: Cover

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 1. Introduction & Language Of Bricks

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 2. Bricklaying Tools

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 3. Terms In Brickwork

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 4. Working Drawings (Plans)

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 5. Site Work

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 6. Materials

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 7. Concrete

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 8. Concrete Work

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 9. Mortars

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 10. Bonds In Brickwork

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 11. Bricklaying

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 12. Building In Doors, Windows And Window Sills

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 13. Construction Of Walls

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 14. Brick Reinforcements And Roof Ties

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 15. Arches

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 16. Circular Or Curved Walls

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 17. Garden Walls

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 18. Manholes

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 19. Paving

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 20. Practical Projects

Bricklaying Made Easy | PDF Download: 21. Calculating Volume Requirements

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Introduction, Acknowledgements and Table of Contents

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Clay Brick Manufacture

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Know your Clay Brick Classifications

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Product Specification & Physical Properties

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Accommodation of Movement

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Structural Masonry with Clay Brick

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Cleaning of Clay Brickwork

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Construction Details

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Sustainability and Relevance of Carbon Emissions

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Thermal Efficiency & Comfort achieved with Masonry Walling

CBA Technical Guide (2016) | PDF Download: Compliance with Regulations & Standards

Cleaning Lichens and Mosses | PDF Download: Cleaning Lichens and Mosses

Flexible & Rigid Paving Guide | PDF Download: Flexible & Rigid Paving Guide 2016

LCA: Life Cycle Assessment of clay brick walling in South Africa | PDF Download: LCA Research Report - Volume 1

LCA: Life Cycle Assessment of clay brick walling in South Africa | PDF Download: LCA Research Report - Volume 2

LCA: Life Cycle Assessment of clay brick walling in South Africa | PDF Download: A4 Infographic posters

LCA: The Life Cycle of a Clay Brick - and why it matters! | PDF Download: Clay Brick LCA : Property Owners & Construction Professionals

LCA: University of Pretoria : Thermal performance of walling in SA | PDF Download: UP Thermal performance study of walling Vol 1

LCA: University of Pretoria : Thermal performance of walling in SA | PDF Download: TN#29: Overview of UP Thermal Performance Study

Revised Building Contractors Handbook | PDF Download: Building Contractors Handbook

Technical Note #01 Thermal Conductivity of Clay Masonry | PDF Download: TN#01 Thermal Conductivity of Clay Masonry

Technical Note #03 Stopping Mould Growth in WCape winter rainfall areas | PDF Download: TN#03 Stopping Mould Growth in winter rainfall areas

Technical Note #12 Leading Safety Practices @ Work | PDF Download: TN#12 Leading Safety Practices @ Work

Technical Note #14 SANS10400XA compliance for masonry walling | PDF Download: TN#14 SANS10400XA compliance for masonry walling

Technical Note #16 Thermal Mass, Resistance and heat flows in walls | PDF Download: TN#16 Thermal Mass, Resistance and heat flows in walls

Technical Note #17 Cavity wall construction | PDF Download: TN#17 Recommended practice for cavity wall construction

Technical Note #20 Stopping cracks & crazing in masonry walling | PDF Download: TN#20 Clay vs Concrete - Movement of Masonry

Technical Note #29 UP Thermal performance comparison of walling materials | PDF Download: TN29 UP Thermal Performance Study.pdf

Technical Note #36 Durable clay brick | PDF Download: TN#36 Durable Clay Brick - Protection from fire and flooding

TN# 38 Built-in soundproofing with clay masonry walls | PDF Download: TN# 38 Built-in soundproofing with clay masonry walls

TN#37 How to build a water-tight, thermally-efficient cavity wall | PDF Download: TN#37 Building a water-tight, thermally-efficient cavity wall

Types of Clay Brick | PDF Download: Language of clay brick (brick types) - landscape

Types of Clay Brick | PDF Download: Language of clay brick (brick types) - portrait

Working with Load Bearing Brickwork | PDF Download: Load Bearing Brickwork

Technical - Brick Production

2016 UK Brick Sustainability Report (BDA) | PDF Download: 2016 UK Brick Sustainability Report

Brickmakers Perspective - LCA Overview | PDF Download: Brick Makers Perspective - The environmental and social impact of clay bricks in SA

Brickmakers Perspective - LCA Overview | PDF Download: The environmental and social impact of clay brick production in SA

Carbon Trading in South Africa | PDF Download: Carbon Trading in South Africa

Clay Brick Production in Southern Africa | PDF Download: Clay Brick Production Survey - Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Fired Brick Calculator (XLS) | PDF Download: XLS Spreadsheet - Calculating Energy per kilogram of fired brick

Project Finance & Incentives - Presentation to the CBA | PDF Download: Project Finance, Grants & Incentives

SA Clay Brick Sector Energy Efficiency Guidelines | PDF Download: SA Clay Brick Energy Efficiency Guidelines

Sales Product Training (2012) | PDF Download: Sales Product Training - clay brick manufacture and performance

Sales Training (2008) | PDF Download: Sales Training Manual - Specification & Benefits

SF#01 Incorporating waste materials into clay brick production | PDF Download: Sustainability Factsheet#01 Incorporating waste materials into clay brick production

SF#02 Monitoring and Reducing Air Pollution from Clay Brick Production Facilities | PDF Download: SF#02 Monitoring and Reducing Air Pollution from Clay Brick Production Facilities

SF#03 Dematerialisation as a resource and energy efficiency measure | PDF Download: SF#03 Dematerialisation as a resource and energy efficiency measure

SF#04 Rainwater Harvesting and Sub-Metering | PDF Download: SF#04 Rainwater Harvesting and Sub-Metering

SF#05 Clean clay brick firing technology: Habla Zig-Zag Kiln | PDF Download: SF#05 Clean clay brick firing technology: Habla Zig-Zag Kiln

SF#06 Unfired clay bricks: Structure, Applications and Developments | PDF Download: SF06 Unfired-bricks.pdf

SF#08 Switching to alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions | PDF Download: SF08 Fuel-Alternatives.pdf

SF#09 Hydroseeding for Post-Mining Site Rehabilitation | PDF Download: SF09 Hydroseeding-Rehabilitation.pdf

SF#10 ClickBricks for Innovative Circular Construction | PDF Download: SF10 ClickBricks.pdf

SF#11 Employee, community and public empowerment in the clay brick sector | PDF Download: SF11 socio-economic sustainability.pdf

Survey of Informal Clay Brick Making | PDF Download: Survey of the Status of Informal Clay Brick Making in the Eastern Cape

Sustainability Best Practice Business Cases | PDF Download: Sustainability Best Practices Business Cases

Sustainability Best Practice Business Cases | PDF Download: Dematerialisation Business Case

Sustainability Best Practice Business Cases | PDF Download: Clamp vs Zig-Zag Business Case

Sustainability Best Practice Business Cases | PDF Download: Waste Symbiosis Business Case

Sustainability Leaflet - Informal brickmakers | PDF Download: Sustainable Practice leaflet - informal settlement

Sustainable Building Material Index | PDF Download: Sustainable Building Material Index - Recommendations for Informal Brick Manufacture

Technical Note #13 Will Eurocode 6 impact on brick dimensions? | PDF Download: TN#13 Will Eurocode 6 impact on brick dimensions?

Technical Note #19 Research into Atmospheric emissions from clamp kilns | PDF Download: TN#19 Research into Atmospheric emissions from clamp kilns

Technical Note #19 Research into Atmospheric emissions from clamp kilns | PDF Download: Academic Research Paper - Akinshipe NACA 2015

Technical Note #19 Research into Atmospheric emissions from clamp kilns | PDF Download: University of Pretoria article on the research

Technical Note #23 Energy Management & Reporting Regulations | PDF Download: TN#23 SA Energy Reporting Regulations

Technical Note #24 About Carbon Tax Legislation | PDF Download: TN#24 SA Carbon Tax Legislation

Technical Note #25 Greenhouse Gas Reporting | PDF Download: TN#25 SA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations (May 2017)

Technical Note #25 Greenhouse Gas Reporting | PDF Download: Annexure 2: Registration Form

Technical Note #26 Carbon Budget & Pollution Prevention Plan | PDF Download: TN#26 SA Pollution and carbon budgets (updated August 2017)

Technical Note #26 Carbon Budget & Pollution Prevention Plan | PDF Download: National Pollution Plan Regulations - 21 July 2017

Technical Note #26 Carbon Budget & Pollution Prevention Plan | PDF Download: Declaration of Greenhouse Gases - 21 July 2017

Technical Note #27 Carbon Tax Sector Benchmark | PDF Download: TN#27 Carbon Tax Sector Benchmark in South Africa

Technical Note #28 SA Carbon Tax Offsets | PDF Download: TN#28 South African Carbon Tax Offsets

Technical Note #30 LCA: Environmental impacts of clay bricks in South Africa | PDF Download: TN30 LCA Environmental Impact of Clay Bricks

Technical Note #30 LCA: Environmental impacts of clay bricks in South Africa | PDF Download: LCA Management Summary for Brickmakers (30 pages)

Technical Note #31 Energy Efficient Technologies – Burner Replacement | PDF Download: TN#31 Energy Efficient Technologies – Burner Replacement

Technical Note #32 Energy Efficient Technologies - Dematerialisation | PDF Download: TN#32 Energy Efficient Technologies - Dematerialisation

Technical Note #33 Energy Efficiency Technologies - Flue Heat Recovery | PDF Download: TN#33 Energy Efficiency Technologies - Flue Heat Recovery

Technical Note #34 Energy Efficient Technologies – Lignosuphate Conditioning | PDF Download: TN#34 Energy Efficient Technologies – Lignosuphate Conditioning

Technical Note #35 Energy Efficient Technologies - VSD Fan | PDF Download: TN#35 Energy Efficient Technologies – Variable Speed Fan

The Hidden Costs of Hackline Drying | PDF Download: Hackline Costing Report

The Use of Recycled Glass in Brick Manufacturing | PDF Download: Savings from the use of glass in brick manufacture

ThinkBrick Environmental Life Cycle Assessment | PDF Download: ThinkBrick Australia - Life Cycle Assessment

DIY Projects

Beginners Guide to Clay Brick Paving | PDF Download: Beginners Guide to Clay Brick Paving

Build your own clay brick Bird Bath | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick bird bath

Build your own Clay Brick Braai A | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick braai (A)

Build your own Clay Brick Braai B | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick braai (B)

Build your own Clay Brick Change Room | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick Change Room

Build your own Clay Brick outdoor seating | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick outdoor seating

Build your own clay brick Pizza Oven | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick Pizza Oven

Build your own Clay Brick Sand Pit | PDF Download: Build your own Clay Brick Sand Pit

Build your own clay brick Tree Seat | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick Tree Seat

Build your own clay brick Umbrella Stand | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick Umbrella Stand

Build your own clay brick Wendy House | PDF Download: Build your own clay brick Wendy House

Build your own Stepped Flower Box | PDF Download: DIY#01-Stepped Flower Box.pdf

Build your own underground wine cellar | PDF Download: Build your own underground wine cellar

Calculating Quantities of Cement, Lime & Sand | PDF Download: Calculating Quantities of Cement, Lime & Sand

Cleaning Brickwork | PDF Download: Cleaning Brickwork

Lay your own abutting paving | PDF Download: Lay your own abutting paving

Codes of Practice

Calculate Carbon Tax Exposure | PDF Download: 2017 Carbon Tax Impact Assessment Model

CBA 2017 Sustainability Report | PDF Download:

CBA 2017 Sustainability Report | PDF Download: 2017 Annual Sustainability Report for the Clay Brick Industry

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Mandatory Code of Practice

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Conveyor Belts

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Emergency Response

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Fitness

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Mine Operation

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: OHS Medical Survey

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Airbourne Pollutants

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Mobile Plant

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Noise

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Factory Roof Work

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Lockout Procedure

Codes of Practice (COP) | PDF Download: Tyre Hazards

DME Legislation & Guidelines | PDF Download: Audit Preparation

DME Legislation & Guidelines | PDF Download: Air Quality guidance

DME Legislation & Guidelines | PDF Download: Regulation 2.12 (a) of the Minerals Act

DME Legislation & Guidelines | PDF Download: Framework for Peace and stability in the Mining Industry

Draft Guidelines - Mine Health and Safety Act | PDF Download: Guidelines for the South African Small-Scale Mining to Comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act

Guidance for Air Quality Management at Clay Brick Installations | PDF Download: Air Quality Monitoring for Clamp Kilns

SA Employment Legislation | PDF Download: Basic Conditions of Employment - Amended Act

SA Employment Legislation | PDF Download: Basic Conditions of Employment - Amendment Bill B015-2012

SA Employment Legislation | PDF Download: Labour Relations Amendment Bill B016-2012

SA Employment Legislation | PDF Download: Learnership Sector Amendments

SA Health & Safety Legislation | PDF Download: OHS Enforcement Guideline

SA Health & Safety Legislation | PDF Download: Occupational Health & Safety - Amended Act

SA Health & Safety Legislation | PDF Download: Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases - Amented Act

SA Health & Safety Legislation | PDF Download: Section 54 - Incident Flow chart

Sensitive quarrying required | PDF Download: Sensitive quarrying required

Advertising & PR

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Brick you can trust

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay Brick - Optimising thermal performance in walling

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay Brick - Sustainable walling solutions for the South African climate

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay Brick - Sustainably energy efficient

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay Brick walling goes beyond thermal efficiency

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Energy Efficiency claims by LSFB in question

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Not just another brick in the wall (1)

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay brick - Not just another brick in the wall (2)

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: More than just a brick in the wall

2013 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay brick builds strong foundations for good

2014 Press Releases | PDF Download: LCA Project study signed and sealed

2014 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay Brick - the most thermally efficient deal

2014 Press Releases | PDF Download: Achieving thermal comfort

2014 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay brick ticks all the boxes

2014 Press Releases | PDF Download: Clay brick - the pre-eminent material for residential construction

2016/7 CBASA Advertising | PDF Download: Example Adverts

2018 Benefits of Brick Leaflets | PDF Download: Low Resolution PDF

A4 Benefits of Brick Leaflet | PDF Download: A4 Benefts of Brick - 8 pages

Achieving Optimal Thermal Comfort with clay brick | PDF Download: Clay Brick Walling goes beyond thermal efficiency

Achieving Optimal Thermal Comfort with clay brick | PDF Download: Clay Brick - sustainably Energy Efficient

Achieving Optimal Thermal Comfort with clay brick | PDF Download: Clay Brick Optimises Thermal Performance in Walling

Achieving Optimal Thermal Comfort with clay brick | PDF Download: Clay brick - the most thermally efficient deal

Achieving Optimal Thermal Comfort with clay brick | PDF Download: Achieving thermal comfort

Display Boards & Banners | PDF Download: 2013 Exhibition Stand

Display Boards & Banners | PDF Download: 2013 Pull Up banner catalogue

Display Boards & Banners | PDF Download: 2014 Pull Up banner catalogue

Sustainability Leaflet | PDF Download: Sustainability Leaflet

The Voice - November 2021 | PDF Download: Member Magazine - 2021-11

CBA documents

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: 2014 Marketing Report

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: 2014 President's Report

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: 2014 Technical Report

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: 2014 Website Performance Report

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: The Future of Clay Brick - Keller HCW

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: Dust Watch - G Kuhn

Presentations from the 51st AGM (2014) | PDF Download: The Energy Efficiency Project - H Harris

Presentations from the 52nd AGM (2015) | PDF Download: AGM2015 President's Speech

Presentations from the 52nd AGM (2015) | PDF Download: AGM2015 President's Presentation

Presentations from the 52nd AGM (2015) | PDF Download: AGM2015 Marketing Report

Presentations from the 52nd AGM (2015) | PDF Download: AGM2015 Technical Report

Presentations from the 52nd AGM (2015) | PDF Download: AGM2015 Technical - Major Project H Harris

Presentations from the 52nd AGM (2015) | PDF Download: AGM2015 Sponsors