Ibstock Grainger Antique Facing Brick Pack of 500

Ibstock Grainger Antique – Wirecut Facing Brick (Pack of 500)

The Grainger Antique facing brick from Ibstock offers a timeless red tone enriched by a light texture that gives walls depth and sophistication. Its wirecut profile ensures crisp edges and consistent lines, while a subtle rolled surface softens visual transitions between bricks and mortar. This makes it an excellent choice for full elevations, extensions, and feature walls that demand both elegance and structural robustness. With design and durability in balance, Grainger Antique combines aesthetic presence with real-world performance in external UK conditions—making it a reliable go-to for both new builds and renovations. With established facing-brick performance, the Ibstock Grainger Antique 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 112. Customers sourcing facing bricks online can consider the Ibstock Grainger Antique 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 × 65 mm
• Colour:Red / Red Multi blend
• Texture:Light / Rolled wirecut
• Water Absorption:10 %
• Durability:F2 (frost resistant)
• Compressive Strength:60 N/mm²
• Active Soluble Salts Class:S2
• Pack Quantity:500 bricks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grainger Antique suitable for exposed or coastal environments?

Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s designed for external exposure, including freeze–thaw conditions. In particularly harsh or coastal sites, using strong detailing (flashing, cavity design, drainage, quality mortar) is essential to protect the masonry over time.

How much variation will there be in the red tone?

The multi-blend colour introduces subtle variations across the bricks. To avoid clustering of similar tones or visible “banding,” it’s best practice to **mix bricks from multiple packs** while laying.

Does a 10 % absorption rate pose a moisture risk?

A **10 % absorption** rate is quite favorable for a facing brick, helping limit moisture uptake. Still, successful long-term moisture resistance depends heavily on correct installation—good cavity detailing, effective flashing, drainage, and mortar compatibility are more critical than the absorption figure alone.

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