Nova Bricks
A brick for every build
Nova Brick manufactures a focused range of high-quality clay brick products — each engineered to perform in commercial and large-scale residential construction environments. All products comply with SABS 227 and are produced under strict quality controls at our Pretoria manufacturing facility.
Face Brick Aesthetic (FBA)
FBA bricks are designed for exposed, unplastered finishes. They are the architect’s and developer’s choice when the brick face is the final aesthetic — on commercial facades, boundary walls, feature elements, and mixed-use developments.
Technical Specification
- Type: FBA (Face Brick Aesthetic)
- Coverage: 55 bricks per m²
- Compliance: SABS 227
- Available in multiple natural colour ranges
Non-Face Plastered (NFP)
NFP bricks are the workhorses of commercial construction — used for general structural building work where the wall will be plastered or otherwise finished. They combine structural performance with cost efficiency.
Technical Specification
- Type: NFP (Non-Face Plastered)
- Coverage: 55 bricks per m²
- Compliance: SABS 227
- Suitable for internal and external plastered applications
Ideal Application
- Commercial and industrial warehouse structures
- Internal partition walls
- Boundary walls and screened areas
- Multi-storey residential developments
Non-Face Extra (NFX)
The NFX is a high-strength engineering brick — referred to in the industry as an ‘engineering brick’. It is specified for applications where load-bearing performance and moisture resistance are critical.
Technical Specification
- Type: NFX (Non-Face Extra)
- Compressive strength: 20–25 MPa
- Coverage: 55 bricks per m²
- Ideal for below-DPC and high-load applications
Ideal Application
- Below damp-proof course (DPC) construction
- Retaining walls and civil engineering applications
- Paving and hard-wearing surface applications
- Areas requiring high moisture resistance
