Concrete -v- Clay Bricks
This is the BDA's comparison infographic showing a comparisonbetween so-called concrete bricks and clay bricks, on certain key factors. Feel free to download, print out and distribute as you wish.
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Brickmakers Quality Charter Guide Notes
Applying for the Brickmakers Quality Charter? Download the guide notes here, before you begin your application.
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Clay Brick: Building a Sustainable Future for the UK
A brief guide as to how clay brick can help to build a sustainable future for the UK.
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UK CLAY BRICK EPD
We are pleased to announce that the 5-year renewal of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for UK-manufactured bricks is now published, ready for use. The longevity, durability and low maintenance requirements have long made brick the material of choice for the UK public and therefore, house builders. This version of the EPD is the most detailed yet; including data from all BDA members and an assessment of brick during the ‘in use’ and ‘deconstruction’ lifecycle phases.
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BDA Statement on EC Marking, post Brexit
From the 1st Jan 2021 it will be possible to certify products using the new UK Conformity Assessment mark. For the period of 2021 there will be equal recognition of the UKCA mark and the CE mark, then from 2022 only the UKCA mark will be recognised in UK law. For the start of 2021 it is the intention of UK brick manufacturers to continue to use the CE mark for bricks placed on the UK market, before switching to the UKCA mark, ready for the 1st Jan 2022
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CLASSIFICATION OF REACTION TO FIRE
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FIRE DETAILING FOR NON-COMBUSTIBLE MASONRY STRUCTURES
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WHOLE-LIFE PERFORMANCE OF CLAY MASONRY
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EN 772-22 FREEZE/THAW TESTING
The Brick Development Association is a member of a European-wide clay brick and tiles trade association called Tiles and Bricks Europe (TBE). Click here to download a copy of the TBE position paper on methods of testing, covering EN 772 part 22 - Freeze/Thaw testing.
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