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CONSOLIDATED TILING SERVICES

1 September 2000

Our Ref. EN 13/713

TEST REPORT No. 1716

Requested by: Tasco Brick Block & Pavers

On: 10 August 2000

Manufacturer: Tasco Brick Block & Pavers

Product Desc. Tech-dry Concrete Masonry Unit

Sampling details:

Where: Delivered

Date: 10 August 2000

By whom: Courier

How (methods): N/A

The results reported relate only to the sample(s) tested.

No responsibility is taken for the accuracy of the sampling unless it is done under our own supervision.

The reproduction of this test report is only authorised in the form of a complete photographic facsimile. Our written approval is necessary for any partial reproduction.

SUMMARY OF TESTS PERFORMED:

ASTM C1262-95 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze – Thaw Durability of Manufactured Concrete Masonry Units and Related Concrete Units.

Tiles damaged after test: NIL PASS


CERLABS European Network of National Ceramic Laboratories – Australian Member

Report No. 1716

DETERMINATION OF FROST RESISTANCE

TEST BASED ON ASTM C1262-95 TEST DATE: 1 September 2000

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze – Thaw Durability

Manufactured Concrete Masonry Units and Related Concrete Units.

Number of Specimens 5

Bath Fresh water

Compressive Strength not required

Defects before testing NIL

Defects after testing NIL (no residue from testing)

Number of tiles damaged

After 12 cycles NIL


Requirement:

No tile shall show any defects or damage after testing


Richard Bowman Peter Westgate

Principal Ceramic Senior Laboratory

SCIENTIST TECHNICIAN

DETERMINATION OF FROST RESISTANCE

ASTM C1262-95 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze – Thaw Durability of Manufactured Concrete Masonry Units and Related Concrete Units.

Test Date: 1 September 2000


RESULTS

Location: Ceramic Tile Laboratory

Work size:

Number of specimens: 5

Fresh water bath

Compressive Strength not required


Defects before test: NIL

Defects after test: NIL No residue from testing present.

Number of tiles damaged after 12 cycles: NIL


Requirement:

No tile shall show any defects or damage after testing

Date and Place: 1 September 2000, Highett, Vic.

GEOFF QUICK PETER WESTGATE

STONE SCIENTIST SENIOR LABORATORY

TECHNICIAN