Ibstock Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture Facing Brick Pack of 475

Ibstock Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture – Wirecut Facing Brick (Pack of 475)

The **Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture** facing brick blends classic red tones with subtle multi-hue variation to create walls of depth, warmth, and personality. Its mix of red shades helps avoid monotony and gives façades a dynamic quality that changes with sunlight and shadow. The wirecut process produces crisp edges, while a **light rolled texture** softens mortar lines and complements the natural variation. Whether used for full elevations, extensions, or feature walls, this brick offers both aesthetic appeal and structural reliability. For consistent external masonry with a strong visual finish, the Ibstock Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture Facing Brick suits customers searching for, and those planning to can use it across residential, commercial and renovation projects for project specification 158. The Ibstock Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture Facing Brick is a strong option for anyone searching for facing bricks online, combining visual character with reliable facing-brick performance, and customers ready to buy facing bricks can specify it for renovation and new construction. Engineered to perform under realistic UK external conditions, Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture combines strong durability with precise manufacture so that walls look good not just today, but years into the future.

Key Specifications

• Size:215 × 102 × 65 mm
• Colour:Red / Red Mixture blend
• Texture:Wirecut (rolled / light)
• Water Absorption:16 %
• Durability:F2
• Compressive Strength:40 N/mm²
• Voids / Perforations:22 – 27 %
• Pack Quantity:475 bricks
• Dry Brick Weight:1.9 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this brick suitable for coastal or exposed sites?

Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s specified for external exposure, including freeze-thaw cycles. In harsher or coastal environments, ensuring robust detailing (flashing, drainage, effective cavity, quality mortar) will be critical to preserving the masonry over time.

How much variation should I expect in the colour blend?

Because it’s a **mixture** brick, you will see gentle shifts in red tones across the wall. To avoid clustering or visible colour bands, it’s recommended to **mix bricks from several packs** while laying so that the variation spreads uniformly.

Does 16 % absorption risk moisture or damp issues?

A **16 % absorption** is moderately high for a facing brick. That means that correct installation is especially important: proper cavity width, good flashings, effective drainage, and compatible mortar are all key to preventing moisture penetration over time.

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