Forterra Burghley Red Rustic Facing Brick Pack of 495

The Burghley Red Rustic brick from Forterra’s Butterley collection combines bold red tones with a robust, textured surface — perfect for facades that demand both visual strength and long-lasting performance. Its “rustic” appearance gives walls an established, tactile character, making it a standout choice for both contemporary and heritage-style projects. With a heavy texture applied via wirecut manufacture, each brick captures light and shadow for depth and character. It is built for durability, engineered to meet rigorous standards for structural integrity and weather resistance. In all, Burghley Red Rustic is ideal for external applications where both aesthetics and toughness matter.

Key Specifications

For projects where appearance and durability both matter, the Forterra Burghley Red Rustic Facing Brick is well suited to customers browsing facing bricks online, while those wanting to buy facing bricks gain a versatile choice for long-lasting exposed masonry.

• Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
• Colour:Red / Red Multi tones
• Texture:Rustic (Heavy Texture)
• Water Absorption:? 17 %
• Durability:F1

When selecting, the Forterra Burghley Red Rustic Facing Brick provides a strong balance of visual appeal and long-term durability, giving customers who want to a versatile solution for attractive exposed brickwork for project specification 27.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burghley Red Rustic suitable for exposed locations?

Yes, though it carries an **F1 durability rating**, which means it’s suitable for many external conditions, but in extremely high exposure (coastal, salt spray, severe frost zones) extra precaution in detailing (flashing, cavity design, weep holes) is wise.

How intense is the texture, and how will it look up close?

The heavy / rustic texture is quite pronounced. You’ll see relief and ruggedness in the brick surface, which helps break up light reflections and gives walls a more tactile, crafted feel. It may show mortar joints more visibly due to the shadows.

Does the higher water absorption (17 %) pose risks of damp or moisture problems?

A water absorption of **17 %** is above many common facing bricks but still within specification for this product. The key is **installation** — with good cavity design, flashing, weep holes, damp proof course, and correct mortar, moisture ingress can be effectively managed.

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