Laggan Mixture – Forterra Facing Brick
The Laggan Mixture facing brick offers a refined blend of reds, buff, and muted accent tones — creating a warm, visually rich façade that adds character without overpowering. This mix of tonal variation makes it ideal for both traditional and contemporary builds, giving your masonry a natural, textured look that evolves with the light.
Crafted via a wirecut / extruded process and finished in a light texture, the brick provides just enough surface relief to soften mortar lines yet maintain a clean overall appearance. With its multi-tone palette, Laggan Mixture helps blur differences between bricks in the wall and avoids harsh uniformity.
Performance is built in. This brick carries a durability rating of F2, making it suitable for external use, and a water absorption of 15 %, which strikes a good balance between moisture resistance and structural strength. When installed with proper detailing — such as well-designed cavity, effective flashings, weep holes, and matching mortar — it offers long-term reliability under UK exposures.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
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Colour:Mixture (red / buff / accent tones)
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Texture:Light
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Water Absorption:? 15 %
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Durability:F2 (suitable for exposed external use)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Laggan Mixture be used in coastal or heavily exposed zones?
Yes — the **F2 durability rating** ensures it’s built to withstand freeze–thaw cycles and external weathering. In more demanding environments, strengthening your detailing (cavity design, flashing, drainage, high-quality mortar) becomes even more important.
How pronounced is the colour variation in the mixture brick?
The variation is designed to be subtle and complementary, with shifts in red and buff tones. To avoid clustering of similar tones, it’s best practice to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation to create a balanced look.
Does the 15 % water absorption risk moisture or damp issues over time?
While **? 15 % absorption** is within a good range for facing bricks, long-term damp resistance depends more on the quality of installation. Using correct cavities, flashings, weep holes, and matching mortar is more critical than absorption alone for maintaining wall integrity.
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