Vandersanden launches Pirrouet® in the UK: the first CO2-negative facing brick

Brick manufacturer Vandersanden has launched Pirrouet®, a unique new facing brick which is not fired but cured using CO2 from other industries. During the carbonation process, the CO2 reacts with calcium-containing materials, creating carbonates. This permanent bond creates a hard, limestone-like brick and is the first time a brick has been produced in this way.

Darren White, UK Sales Director, Vandersanden comments:

“Years of hard work have gone into developing a CO2-negative and circular facing brick. This innovation brings us another big step closer to our promise of a CO2-neutral future, as set out in our sustainability programme, Together to Zero. We are immensely proud of this achievement which is a milestone for our sector.”

The Pirrouet® brick consists of 80% mineral residues (carbinox and stinox) from the steel industry. These residual flows don’t end up in landfill but are sustainably recycled.

The new brick is not only sustainable, but it also delivers on aesthetics. Vandersanden achieved this attractive result by giving the Pirrouet® brick a unique surface texture. It is available in 11 varied colours, giving every facade a unique and aesthetic look.

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