Forterra LBC Cotswold Facing Brick Pack of 390

Cotswold London – London Brick Facing Brick

The Cotswold London facing brick from Forterra’s London Brick line brings a modern, clean aesthetic with its soft grey tone and subtle texture. It’s designed to appeal to both contemporary and traditional architecture, offering a neutral backdrop that complements contrasting materials like glass, metal, and darker window frames. Because London Bricks are deeply embedded in British building heritage, Cotswold helps with brick matching in renovations or extensions too. Customers sourcing can consider the Forterra LBC Cotswold Facing Brick for its combination of durability and architectural character, while anyone wanting to gains a reliable choice for long-lasting exposed brickwork for project specification 31. For projects where appearance and durability both matter, the Forterra LBC Cotswold Facing Brick is well suited to customers browsing facing bricks online, while those wanting to buy facing bricks gain a versatile choice for long-lasting exposed masonry. Cotswold is manufactured in a light / indented texture style, which gives the surface gentle relief that softens mortar contrast without becoming visually busy. The pressed, frogged construction ensures structural reliability while maintaining dimensional precision. As a true facing brick, it’s intended for external visible walls, combining visual appeal with robustness. On the performance side, Cotswold London carries a durability rating of F1 and a water absorption of ? 23 %. Meeting BS EN 771-1 standards, it also offers a compressive strength of ? 25 N/mm². When laid with quality mortar and proper detailing (cavities, flashing, weep holes), it gives durable, long-lasting performance in UK climates.

Key Specifications

• Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
• Colour:Grey / Grey Multi tones
• Texture:Light / Indented
• Water Absorption:? 23 %
• Durability:F1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cotswold London suitable for exposed or coastal areas?

Yes — it’s designed as a facing brick with **F1 durability**, which is appropriate for general external exposure. For highly exposed or coastal zones, it’s wise to ensure robust detailing (good cavity design, flashing, drainage, and high-quality mortar) to guard against long-term wear and moisture ingress.

How much variation is there in the grey tone between bricks?

Because the finish is intended to be neutral but naturally produced, you’ll see gentle variation or slight tonal differences between bricks. Mixing bricks from several packs during installation will help the tones distribute more evenly and avoid visible patchiness.

Does the 23 % absorption rate put it at risk of damp over time?

A water absorption rate of **? 23 %** is relatively high, but within the declared specification for this product. The wall’s ability to resist damp depends far more on correct installation — e.g. proper cavity width, weep holes, flashings, and compatible mortar. If built well, Cotswold London should offer reliable moisture resistance.

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