PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATIONS
Public buildings have to serve communities for generations on tight maintenance budgets. The material they’re built from shapes how comfortable, safe and affordable they are to run over their whole life, not just on the day they open.
Bricks are a proven choice for government infrastructure: schools, clinics, hospitals and sustainable human settlements. Their structural and aesthetic integrity, contribution to safety, comfort and wellbeing, and lowest lifecycle cost make them well suited to public projects. For architects, contractors and developers working on government work, Corobrik supplies face bricks, building bricks and pavers, and is registered on the Central Supplier Database for Government.
PRODUCTS FOR SCHOOLS, CLINICS, HOUSING & PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Corobrik’s range covers the main needs of a public infrastructure project.
FACE BRICKS
For school, clinic and public building walls and facades, where durability, low maintenance and a dignified appearance matter. Over 50 products with full classification guidance for specifiers.
CLAY PAVERS
For public realm, courtyards, walkways and pedestrian areas, hard-wearing and easily maintained.
CONCRETE BRICKS AND BLOCKS
For structural and general building work on public projects in KwaZulu-Natal, where the concrete range is available.
WHY BUILD PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN BRICK?
A study comparing schools built in clay brick against alternative building technologies found that brick wall construction provides better acoustics, superior thermal comfort during school hours, and considerably less maintenance. The same qualities apply across public buildings.
Acoustic Performance
The density and thickness of clay brickwork act as a natural sound barrier, supporting quieter classrooms, wards and public spaces.
Thermal Comfort
Clay brick walls buffer internal temperatures through the day, improving comfort during operating hours and lowering heating and cooling costs.
Lowest Lifecycle Cost
Face brick needs no painting or recoating under normal conditions, a meaningful saving on public maintenance budgets over a building’s 50-plus year life.
Fire Resistance
Fired at between 800°C and 1 000°C, clay brick cannot burn and does not add to a building’s fire load.
REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE FOR GOVERNMENT
Corobrik is part of the South African Central Supplier Database for Government, which simplifies procurement for public projects.
Supplier Number: MAAA0520304
For architects, contractors or property developers in need of materials for a government project, our team is ready to partner with you. The Professionals service handles specification support, samples and procurement enquiries.
See how Corobrik products are used on schools, clinics and public buildings across South Africa.