Overview
This document presents the 2008/09 collection of facing bricks and related masonry products from Sant'Anselmo, an Italian manufacturer. It includes product lines, color options, dimensions, weights, packaging, and installation accessories.
Product Lines and Colors
The collection is divided mainly into two lines: Leader Line and Superior Line, each offering a variety of colors and finishes. Key colors include Yellow (Giallo), Macchiato, Atlantis, Rosso (Red) variants, Terra di Siena, Gold, Damasco, Roma, Breda, Amsterdam, Rosato (Pink) shades, Irlanda, Florence, Montenapoleone, London, Manhattan, Orange, Venezia, Colonia, Newcastle, and others.
Each color is identified by specific product codes (e.g., A001GL for Yellow Leader Line, A007AU for Gold Superior Line).
Brick Types and Dimensions
- Standard Rustic Brick: 250 x 120 x 55 mm, weight 2500 g, 60 pieces per m².
- Euroformat Rustic Brick: 240 x 115 x 70 mm, weight 2500 g, 50 pieces per m².
- Classic Tiles (Tavelle Classiche): Various sizes ranging from 280 x 140 x 30 mm up to 500 x 250 x 40 mm.
- Standard Tiles (Tavelle Standard): Sizes include 250 x 120 x 30 mm and 250 x 120 x 40 mm.
- Vision Tiles (Tavella Vision): Sizes from 350 x 170 x 30 mm to 500 x 250 x 40 mm.
Special Concepts
The "Kyoto® Concept" is highlighted as an environmentally responsible choice, promoting sustainability in brick manufacturing.
Accessories and Installation Tools
The document lists various installation accessories with product codes, descriptions, dimensions, and packaging quantities:
- Flat Connector: Galvanised rod, class A2, for simultaneous elevation of two walls.
- L-shaped Hook: Galvanised rod, class VD, for wall elevation.
- Hook with Screw Anchor: Galvanised rod, class VD, used with screw anchors.
- Screw Anchors: Nylon anchors for insertion into pre-drilled holes.
- Insulating Material Support: Polypropylene supports adaptable to rods of 3.60/4.50 mm diameter.
- Aeration Joint: Inserted into vertical joints, recommended one every linear meter.
- Horizontal Armouring: Used at reinforcement points with minimum 225 mm overlap, tensile strength 500 N/mm².
- Horizontal Reinforcement Mesh: Stainless steel mesh to control deformation under load, supplied in 25 m rolls.
Product Codes and Color Coding
Recommendations and Best Practices
- Use galvanised rods and hooks of appropriate class for structural reinforcement during wall elevation.
- Insert aeration joints at regular intervals (1 per linear meter) to ensure proper ventilation.
- Apply horizontal armouring and reinforcement mesh at critical points to enhance structural integrity and control deformation.
- Choose "Kyoto® Concept" bricks for environmentally responsible construction.
Summary
This technical document serves as a comprehensive catalog and installation guide for Sant'Anselmo's facing bricks and masonry accessories. It provides detailed specifications on product dimensions, weights, colors, and installation components, emphasizing quality, variety, and environmental responsibility.