Ibstock Brunswick Red Facing Brick Pack of 500

Ibstock Brunswick Red – Wirecut Facing Brick (Pack of 500)

The Brunswick Red wirecut facing brick is a superb blend of classic red tones and modern consistency, designed to bring both elegance and reliability to your masonry work. Its clean wirecut finish gives a crisp, refined appearance while retaining enough texture to catch light subtly and soften mortar lines. The rich red colour provides warmth and presence, making it versatile for traditional homes, contemporary builds, and blending with other brick tones. Built for real-world exposure, this brick offers structural durability as well as aesthetic appeal—ideal when you want facades that look as strong as they feel. With established facing-brick performance, the Ibstock Brunswick Red Facing Brick is a useful choice when comparing, helping customers who need to achieve durable masonry with an attractive project-specific finish for project specification 88. Customers sourcing facing bricks online can consider the Ibstock Brunswick Red Facing Brick for its established finish and weather-resistant performance, while anyone planning to buy facing bricks can use it across residential, commercial and refurbishment brickwork.

Key Specifications

• Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
• Colour:Red
• Texture:Wirecut
• Water Absorption:? 10 %
• Durability:F2 (suitable for external use)
• Compressive Strength:~ 50 N/mm²

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick Red suitable for exposed or coastal environments?

Yes — with **F2 durability**, it’s rated for external faces even in more demanding conditions. In coastal or harsh settings, applying solid detailing (good flashing, correct cavity, drainage, quality mortar) is essential to protect the masonry.

How consistent is the red tone across bricks?

While the brick is manufactured for consistency, natural clay variation may occur. To avoid noticeable banding or clustering of similar shades, it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during laying.

Does a 10 % absorption rate risk damp issues over time?

A **? 10 % absorption** rate is quite favorable for a facing brick. Still, moisture resistance is mostly governed by good construction: proper cavities, flashing, drainage, and mortar quality matter more than absorption alone.

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