Corobrik Facebrick Buying Guide: FBX, FBS, FBA and Installation Allowances
Guide Type: Buyer guide
A practical Corobrik facebrick planning guide for South African homes: classification, samples, mortar, workmanship and the construction allowances that sit beyond the brick price.
Quick answer
A facebrick selection needs to be treated as a wall-finish system. The final allowance depends on the selected classification and texture, quantity, special shapes, mortar, bricklaying quality, detailing and the sample panel approved for the project.
How to compare the options
| Option | Best suited to | Include in the allowance |
|---|---|---|
| FBX face brick | Projects needing a high degree of size, shape and colour uniformity. | Brick range, specials, mortar, waste, pointing and sample approval. |
| FBS or FBA face brick | General masonry or a deliberately more rustic character. | Variation expectations, bond pattern, workmanship, mortar and wall detailing. |
Cost and planning checklist
- Choose the exact product and mortar colour before finalising quantities.
- Allow separately for specials, sills, copings, reveals, curved work and feature panels.
- Approve an on-site sample panel before full production.
Use the estimator
Build an early, region-aware allowance in the Price Your Build free estimator. It is a feasibility tool, not a supplier quotation, final design or professional certification.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a facebrick classification choose the design for me?
No. It describes product characteristics; the design still needs a suitable bond, mortar, detailing and workmanship standard.
Should I order from a screen swatch alone?
No. Review physical samples and an on-site panel because clay products naturally vary between batches.
Important
Confirm the final product, scope, installation method, drawings, approvals and professional requirements for the specific site before committing to work.
Source to check
Corobrik facebrick classification: www.corobrik.co.za/face-bricks-classification