{"product_id":"forterra-kirton-village-sunglow-facing-brick-pack-of-495","title":"Forterra Kirton Village Sunglow Facing Brick Pack of 495","description":"The Village Sunglow facing brick from Forterra (made at their Kirton factory) brings together warmth, variation, and durability into one refined product. Its red \/ multi tone and light texture give walls a subtle liveliness while maintaining a coherent and elegant appearance. Whether you’re working on a new home, extension, or feature elevation, Village Sunglow works beautifully with a variety of architectural styles.\n\nThis brick is produced via the wirecut (extruded) method and given an indented \/ light texture — enough surface relief to catch shadows, but without being overly rough. The multi-tone effect adds depth and avoids monotony, especially in natural light. As a facing brick, it is designed for the external, visible layer of wall construction, combining structural performance with aesthetic appeal.\n\nIn performance terms, Village Sunglow is engineered to handle external exposure. With a durability rating of F2 and water absorption of 15 %, it’s suitable for use in exposed UK environments when installed with proper detailing (cavities, flashing, weep holes, and quality mortar).\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\u003eRed \/ Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eIndented \/ Light\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 Village Sunglow suitable for exposed or coastal locations?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, this facing brick is rated for external use even in challenging conditions. In more aggressive environments, ensure detailing is robust: good cavity width, flashing, drainage, and correct mortar are essential. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation should I expect in its multi-tone finish?\u003c\/h4\u003e Variation is part of its character. You’ll see blends of red and subtle accent tones. To avoid visible clumping of similar shades (colour banding), it’s wise to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation. \u003ch4\u003eDoes a 15 % water absorption rate increase the risk of dampness over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e Not inherently. **? 15 %** absorption is typical for many facing bricks. The true protection against damp comes from correct construction: good cavities, flashing, damp-proofing, and skilled mortar work matter more 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":51448208556374,"sku":"161738","price":522.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-kirton-village-sunglow-facing-brick-pack-of-495-4062027.jpg?v=1772657120","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-kirton-village-sunglow-facing-brick-pack-of-495","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}