{"product_id":"forterra-dark-multi-smooth-facing-brick-pack-of-504","title":"Forterra Dark Multi Smooth Facing Brick Pack of 504","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDark Multi Smooth – Butterley \/ Forterra Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Dark Multi Smooth brick is a refined option in Forterra’s Butterley offering, blending multiple dark red, buff, brown, and blue tones into one uniform, elegant façade. The smooth texture delivers a clean and consistent surface that reduces mortar contrast and delivers a sleek finish. It works beautifully on modern and traditional projects alike — especially where a subtle, cohesive appearance is desired.\n\nUnderneath the aesthetics, Dark Multi Smooth is built for performance. It carries an F2 durability rating and a water absorption rate of 7 %, making it suitable for exposed external walls in UK conditions. Produced via wirecut extrusion and vertically perforated, it offers strength, stability, and reliable structural integrity.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215 × 102.5 × 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eDark Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSmooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 7 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2 (suitable for external use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWill this smooth brick show mortar joints heavily?\u003c\/h4\u003e The **smooth texture** helps soften contrast between brick and mortar, so joints are cleaner and less obtrusive. With a well-matched mortar and careful pointing, the joints should blend in rather than dominate. \u003ch4\u003eIs the “multi” tone very varied, or is it subtle?\u003c\/h4\u003e The multi-colour blend is generally subtle, with dark red, brown, buff, and occasional blue shades. It’s designed to be balanced and uniform. To avoid visible banding, it’s best to mix bricks from multiple packs during laying. \u003ch4\u003eDoes its 7 % water absorption protect well against damp?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — **? 7 % absorption** is low and beneficial in resisting moisture uptake. But the wall’s long-term performance also depends heavily on correct detailing: cavities, flashing, drainage, and proper mortar are critical safeguards against damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/collections\/building-supplies\"\u003ebuilding supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/collections\/bricks-blocks\"\u003ebricks \u0026amp; blocks\u003c\/a\u003e available online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forterra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448211734870,"sku":"161777","price":708.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-dark-multi-smooth-facing-brick-pack-of-504-4216171.jpg?v=1772657073","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-dark-multi-smooth-facing-brick-pack-of-504","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}