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METROBRICK By Ironrock

METROBRICK By Ironrock

Ironrock, Brick and Tile Makers since 1866

MANUFACTURER

Ironrock celebrates over 140 years of ceramics manufacturing. Ironrock is a fifth generation family owned ceramic tile manufacturing company located in Canton, Ohio, U.S.A. Canton based Ironrock continues to take the lead in providing quality ceramic tile products for a variety of applications. With over 100 years of experience, Ironrock has built a reputation for a commitment to quality, manufacturing and customer service. And, being a mid-sized family owned company means there is a dedication to and pride in manufacturing the best possible product.

Product Presentation

METROBRICK® by Ironrock is architectural thin brick designed for use in pre-cast, tilt-up, and field applied thin brick applications. METROBRICK® is a thin, fired clay unit providing the appearance of conventional brick masonry. METROBRICK® offers the aesthetic of full brick with the benefits of a thin brick.

Applications

METROBRICK® can be set in the field using traditional tile setting and grouting methods, used in concrete forms, and used in various types of panel systems. It can be used for both commercial and residential applications. METROBRICK® meets and exceeds al Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Standards for thinbrick.

Features

METROBRICK® is 5/8-in. thick and is available in a number of standard sizes and shapes. METROBRICK® is available in a wide variety of through-the-body earth tones. Choose from single tone units, range colors, blends, ironspot, and textures. METROBRICK® is designed to tolerances that are a higher standard than TBX grade tolerances to insure a proper fit into any form liner system. (+0 to -1/16-in.)

Benefits

Whether seeking to increase the building's floor area, utilize environmentally friendly materials, increase the building's R-Value, save cost, or reduce the overall project schedule; a thin brick wall system using METROBRICK® may be the best option.

Performance Capabilities

METROBRICK® shall be of standard grade quality and shall exceed all of the requirements of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) C-1088-01a, the standard specifications for thin veneer brick units made from clay or shale.

METROBRICK® will exceed ASTM C-1088-01a (Type TBX Select) requirements for exterior grade.

METROBRICK® will exceed the applicable ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements.

METROBRICK® thin brick uses 80% less raw material than full facing brick.

METROBRICK® is a member of the USGBC.

METROBRICK By Ironrock
P.O. Box 9240
1201 Millerton Street
Canton, OH 44711
Tel: (330) 484-4887
Fax: (330) 484-4880
Tollfree: (888) 325-3945
E-mail: info@ironrock.com
Web site: http://www.metrothinbrick.com





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