Forterra Greyfriars Gault Facing Brick Pack of 495

The Greyfriars Gault Blend facing brick from Forterra’s Ecostock collection presents a refined, neutral palette that blends buff, grey and gault tones to create a versatile façade option. Its cool, blended colouring allows it to pair beautifully with modern architectural elements like metal, glass, or darker frames, while still being entirely suitable for traditional builds where a lighter brick is desired. Manufactured at Forterra’s Measham facility using soft-mud methods, this brick is available in three textured finishes — stock pressed, stock thrown, or waterstruck — allowing designers to tailor the final appearance. The thrown/stock versions tend to carry a creased texture that adds subtle relief without being overly rugged. The blended tones shift gently across the face of the wall, giving life and depth to elevations under changing light. Performance-wise, Greyfriars Gault Blend is engineered for external durability. It carries an F2 durability rating, meaning it’s suited to exposed conditions throughout the UK, and its water absorption is rated at ? 21 %. With proper detailing — including a well-designed cavity, quality mortar, flashing, and weep holes — it offers reliable resistance against moisture, frost, and long term weathering.

Key Specifications

Customers sourcing facing bricks online can consider the Forterra Greyfriars Gault 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:Gault Blend (buff / grey tones)
• Texture:Creased
• Water Absorption:? 21 %
• Durability:F2 (suitable for exposed external use)

Ideal where the finished appearance is important, the Forterra Greyfriars Gault Facing Brick stands out among, while customers seeking to can specify it for robust, weather-resistant masonry with lasting kerb appeal for project specification 12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greyfriars Gault Blend suitable for use in coastal or highly exposed areas?

Yes — the **F2 durability rating** ensures this facing brick is capable of resisting freeze–thaw damage and general weathering in exposed conditions. In coastal areas, it’s especially important to combine it with robust detailing (flashing, cavity design, drainage) to maintain longevity.

How pronounced is the creased texture, and how will it look alongside smooth bricks?

The **creased** texture adds fine vertical lines or subtle relief to the brick face, giving a gentle tactile feel without becoming rough. It sits nicely between smooth and heavy textures, making it a good match when blending with both smooth and textured bricks in a façade design.

Does the higher water absorption of 21 % pose risks of moisture ingress?

While **21 % water absorption** is on the higher side for facing bricks, it is within the declared specification. More critical is the installation — with proper cavity width, effective damp-proofing, flashing, weep holes, and high-quality mortar, the wall should resist moisture successfully over the long term.

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