{"product_id":"forterra-kimbolton-red-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-495","title":"Forterra Kimbolton Red Multi Facing Brick Pack of 495","description":"The Kimbolton Red Multi facing brick brings together classic red clay tones with subtle variation to give your walls warmth, depth, and character. It’s ideal for new builds, extensions, and renovation projects where you want the warmth of red brick but with a more natural and less uniform appearance. As a facing brick, it’s designed for external use and to be seen — combining visual presence with durability.\n\nManufactured using wirecut techniques and produced with an indented texture, Kimbolton Red Multi strikes a balance between refined finish and tactile interest. The multi-tone colouring helps walls avoid monotony, lending façades a subtle complexity that works well under changing light. It offers architectural flexibility — use it in combination with other textures or as a primary masonry element for a cohesive design.\n\nPerformance is built into Kimbolton Red Multi. With a durability rating of F2, it’s suited to exposed external use across the UK. Its water absorption rate of 15 % means it handles moisture uptake within acceptable limits. When installed with good detailing — appropriate cavity width, flashing, weep holes, and matching mortar — it delivers long-term resilience against weathering, damp, and freeze–thaw stresses.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215 × 65 × 102.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eRed Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eIndented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 15 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2 (suitable for exposed external use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Kimbolton Red Multi suitable for coastal or exposed locations?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — its **F2 durability rating** ensures it’s appropriate for external walls in demanding conditions. With careful detailing (flashings, cavity design, drainage), it can perform reliably even in exposed or coastal environments. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation should I expect in the multi-tone finish?\u003c\/h4\u003e Variation is part of the design appeal. You’ll find a mix of deep reds, lighter reds, and occasional subtle accent tones. To get a balanced and natural appearance, it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** as you lay. \u003ch4\u003eDoes a 15 % water absorption rate risk damp or moisture problems over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e Not necessarily — **? 15 %** absorption is typical for many facing bricks. What’s more important is proper installation: good cavity detailing, flashing, weep holes, and use of quality mortar all play a bigger role in preventing damp than absorption alone.\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":51448208097622,"sku":"161734","price":526.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-kimbolton-red-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-495-9928892.jpg?v=1772657122","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-kimbolton-red-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-495","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}