Forterra Malvern Village Stock – Facing Brick (Pack of 495)
The Malvern Village Stock facing brick brings together a rich red multi-tone finish and a robust visual texture, designed to give facades depth, character, and classic appeal. As part of Forterra’s stock range, it combines aesthetic versatility with structural reliability, making it suitable for new builds, extensions, or renovation work where blending with existing brickwork is required.
Manufactured by a wirecut / stock method and finished with a heavy texture, this brick gives a strong, tactile surface that plays well with light and shadow. The multi-tone red colouring adds variation across the wall, helping avoid monotony while maintaining an overall cohesive appearance. Because it’s a facing brick, it’s intended for external, visible elevations — merging visual presence and durability.
In terms of performance, the Malvern Village Stock brick carries a durability rating of F2, a water absorption of ? 13 %, and is made in the standard 215 × 102.5 × 65 mm size. When installed with correct detailing such as cavity design, flashing, weep holes, and compatible mortar, it is engineered to perform reliably in UK external conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
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Colour:Red Multi
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Texture:Heavy
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Water Absorption:? 13 %
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Durability:F2
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malvern Village Stock suitable for exposed or coastal areas?
Yes — thanks to its **F2 durability rating**, it’s designed to cope with freeze–thaw cycles and external weather exposure. In coastal zones, using proper detailing (strong flashing, adequate cavity width, drainage) helps maximize longevity.
How strong is the variation in red tones across the wall?
This is a multi-tone brick by design, so you’ll see shifts among red tones across the packs. To avoid clustering or “colour banding,” it’s best to mix bricks from multiple packs during laying, distributing variation evenly over the wall.
Does the 13 % water absorption lead to damp issues over time?
A **? 13 %** absorption is relatively low and advantageous for resisting moisture uptake. But the real safeguard against damp is good installation — effective cavity detailing, flashing, weep holes, and correct mortar are more critical than absorption alone.
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