Ibstock Arden Grey Facing Brick Pack of 500

Ibstock Arden Grey – Stock Facing Brick (Pack of 500)

The Arden Grey Stock facing brick brings an elegant, contemporary character to your build, combining soft grey tones with subtle variation to deliver a façade that feels modern, refined, and timeless. Its grey palette remains neutral yet rich, offering a versatile backdrop that complements materials such as timber, glass, or dark mortar. The light stock finish provides a gentle texture that softens mortar contrast while retaining clean lines and a premium feel. Whether used across full elevations, extensions, or feature walls, Arden Grey offers a bold alternative to traditional reds—providing both aesthetic appeal and reliable durability in external UK conditions. Customers sourcing can consider the Ibstock Arden Grey Facing Brick for its combination of durability and architectural character, while anyone wanting to gains a reliable choice for long-lasting exposed brickwork for project specification 103. For projects where appearance and durability both matter, the Ibstock Arden Grey 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.

Key Specifications

• Size:215 × 102 × 65 mm
• Colour:Grey / Multi-grey tones
• Texture:Light / Stock finish
• Water Absorption:22 %
• Durability:F2
• Compressive Strength:20 N/mm²
• Active Soluble Salts Class:S2
• Pack Quantity:500 bricks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden Grey suitable for exposed or coastal environments?

Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s engineered for external use under typical exposure. In more demanding settings (coastal, salt spray, wind), careful detailing—good cavity design, flashing, weep holes, and suitable mortar—is vital to preserve performance.

How noticeable is the variation in grey tones?

Some variation is intentional to give depth to the wall. You’ll see shifts between light and darker greys. To avoid clustering of similar tones (colour banding), it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** while laying.

Does a 22 % absorption rate pose damp risk over time?

A **22 % absorption** is relatively high compared to many facing bricks. Because of this, wall design and detailing become even more important — good cavity spacing, drainage, flashing, and compatible mortar play a more critical role than absorption alone in avoiding long-term moisture issues.

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