Claydon Red Multi London – London Brick (Forterra Facing Brick)
The Claydon Red Multi London brick is part of the iconic London Brick family, one of Britain’s most trusted and time-honoured facing bricks. Its warm red multi colouring provides a visually rich, lively appearance — perfect for new builds, extensions, or façade refurbishments where you want both character and continuity. Because London Bricks have been widely used across millions of homes, Claydon Red Multi often helps you blend seamlessly with existing brickwork.
Manufactured via a pressed process and finished with a light texture, this facing brick offers a balance between subtle surface relief and clean, crisp edges. The texture helps soften mortar contrast while still retaining a refined appearance. As a facing brick, it’s intended for visible external walls, delivering both aesthetic appeal and structural performance.
On the performance front, Claydon Red Multi is built for external exposure. It carries a durability rating of F1 and a water absorption of 23 %. These properties make it suitable for many external conditions. With proper detailing — cavity design, flashing, weep holes, and appropriate mortar — it delivers long-term resistance to moisture, weathering, and UK climate stresses.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
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Colour:Red Multi
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Texture:Light
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Water Absorption:? 23 %
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Durability:F1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claydon Red Multi suitable for highly exposed or coastal sites?
While its **F1 durability rating** means it’s built for general external use, in very exposed or coastal locations you’ll want to emphasize careful detailing (robust flashing, optimal cavity width, quality mortar) to ensure durability over time.
How strong is the colour variation, and how should I lay the bricks to maintain balance?
Because it’s a **multi-tone brick**, variation is expected and part of its charm. You’ll see shifts in red and accent tones across bricks. To avoid clustering of identical shades or “colour banding,” mix bricks from multiple packs during the laying process for a more balanced, natural finish.
Does 23 % water absorption pose a risk of damp or moisture problems?
A water absorption figure of **? 23 %** is relatively high for facing bricks, but it is acceptable within this product’s specification. The key to preventing damp is in how the brick is installed — proper cavity detailing, effective flashing, weep holes, and good mortar choice are much more critical than absorption alone.
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