Sunset Red London – London Brick Facing Brick
The Sunset Red London facing brick from Forterra’s London Brick line brings a classic red tone enhanced with variation and a tactile finish. It combines tradition and visual depth, making it a strong choice for new builds, extensions, or renovations where matching London Brick façades is desirable. The pronounced texture gives the wall a sense of character under changing light, while the red hue provides warmth that pairs well with both traditional and contemporary styles.
Crafted via a pressed method and finished in a heavy texture, this brick offers strong surface relief—ideal for catching shadow and softening mortar contrast. Its form and finish help create façades that feel robust and timeless. As a facing brick, it’s built to be visible externally, delivering both aesthetic presence and performance under UK exposure conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
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Colour:Red / Red Multi tones
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Texture:Heavy
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Water Absorption:? 23 %
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Durability:F1
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sunset Red London be used in exposed or coastal areas?
Yes — with an **F1 durability rating**, it’s suitable for many external situations. In more exposed or harsh climates, careful detailing (flashing, cavity design, drainage, quality mortar) helps protect the brickwork long term.
How varied is the red tone across a wall?
Because it’s a multi-tone brick, you’ll see shifts in red and accent hues across bricks. To avoid clustering of similar shades (colour banding), mixing bricks from multiple packs during installation is highly recommended.
Does the 23 % water absorption pose a risk of damp issues over time?
While **? 23 % absorption** is somewhat high, it is within specification for this brick. The wall’s moisture resilience depends more on proper installation — correct cavity detailing, flashing, weep holes, and matching mortar are more influential than absorption alone.
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