Forterra LBC Heather 65mm Facing Brick Pack of 390

The Heather London facing brick from Forterra brings together warm, earthy red-brown tones with a refined texture to offer a versatile and characterful façade option. It’s a well-known choice within the London Brick range, often selected for both new builds and extension works where matching existing masonry is vital. Its balanced appearance helps walls feel both grounded and dynamic under different lighting. Manufactured via the pressed method and finished in a light texture (sandfaced / light relief), Heather London strikes a balance between surface interest and clean appearance. The light texture softens the lines between bricks and mortar, while the warm tone blends beautifully with landscaping, stone, or timber accents. As a facing brick, it’s intended for visible external wall surfaces — combining aesthetic presence with structural reliability. In performance terms, Heather London is engineered for external exposure. It has a durability rating of F1, water absorption up to 23 %, and a compressive strength of at least 25 N/mm². When installed with proper detailing (cavities, flashings, weep holes, quality mortar), it offers long-lasting resilience in UK climates.

Key Specifications

Customers sourcing facing bricks online can consider the Forterra LBC Heather 65mm 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.

• Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
• Colour:Red / Red-Brown tones
• Texture:Light
• Water Absorption:? 23 %
• Durability:F1

Ideal where the finished appearance is important, the Forterra LBC Heather 65mm Facing Brick stands out among, while customers seeking to can specify it for robust, weather-resistant masonry with lasting kerb appeal for project specification 36.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heather London suitable for coastal or very exposed environments?

Yes — as a facing brick with **F1 durability**, it’s designed for external use under typical exposure. In very harsh or coastal settings, careful detailing—flashing, cavity design, appropriate mortar—becomes even more important to protect against long-term weathering.

How much variation can I expect in tone across bricks?

There is a natural variation in red and brown hues in Heather London bricks. To avoid clustering of similar tones (banding), it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation for a more natural, balanced finish.

Does the 23 % water absorption rate risk moisture or damp issues over time?

While **? 23 % absorption** is relatively high, it is within specification for this brick. The real protection against damp comes from good wall design—proper cavities, strong flashing, weep holes, and correct mortar selection are more critical in ensuring long-term moisture resistance than absorption alone.

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