Lime-sand clinker? Sure, however, the term “KS facing bricks” is more commonly used to refer to them. All the other important information on calcium silicate clinker can be found here.
Lime-sand clinker. Unique characteristics of lime-sand clinker
Technically speaking, KS-facing brick or KS-facing brick is the term used to describe calcium silicate clinker. DIN V 106 contains the requirements as per the DIN specification. The most crucial characteristic is frost resistance; the KS clinker must sustain 50 freeze-thaw cycles without efflorescence or discoloration for the present material’s qualities to be evaluated. Extra attention is taken throughout manufacture to make sure that there are no foreign materials included in the starting material.
- See also: Purchase inexpensive lime-sand brick lintels
- See also: Lime-sand brick dimensions
- Additionally, verify the lime-sand bricks’ bulk density.
According to DIN, KS-facing bricks have a minimum hardness class of 16, and in many situations, they are even much harder. Each time, the head and runner side need to be clean; for many stones, this also means the sides that are in opposition to the head or runner side. Price-wise, KS-facing bricks are frequently far less expensive than clinker bricks that are sold in stores. Here is a brief comparison of prices:
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- KS cement
- Brick-faced KS 4 DF
- Brick-facing KS 2 DF
Red clinker stone and clinker (traditional) face bricks made by hand buntebay.de (design by INNOVACHEM) Hand-formed WDF brown facing brick (INNOVACHEM design) for EUR 38.78 per m² 90.57 EUR per square meter Things to consider before purchasing
Since the DIN standard already has very strong load-bearing capacity requirements and there are no various strength classes for KS-facing bricks, you really can’t go wrong when purchasing. Occasionally, stones with the addition “Vb” will be found under solid KS stones as well as on the lists.
ADVICE & SECRETS
When it comes to price, KS Clinker can be a viable substitute for traditional clinker in some situations. However, ensure that it is handled appropriately.
How and with what to clean clinker or concrete surfaces?
In our product range, you will find BETOFF-B liquid, which perfectly cleans concrete surfaces, as well as clinker. It penetrates all dirt very quickly, does not stink, leaves no streaks, and is 100% biodegradable!
