{"product_id":"forterra-malvern-village-facing-brick-pack-of-495","title":"Forterra Malvern Village Facing Brick Pack of 495","description":"\u003ch3\u003eForterra Malvern Village Stock – Facing Brick (Pack of 495)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe 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.\n\nManufactured 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215 × 102.5 × 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eRed Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eHeavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 13 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Malvern Village Stock suitable for exposed or coastal areas?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eHow strong is the variation in red tones across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eDoes the 13 % water absorption lead to damp issues over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/collections\/building-supplies\"\u003ebuilding supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/collections\/bricks-blocks\"\u003ebricks \u0026amp; blocks\u003c\/a\u003e available online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forterra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448211112278,"sku":"161769","price":555.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-malvern-village-facing-brick-pack-of-495-6912311.jpg?v=1772657075","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-malvern-village-facing-brick-pack-of-495","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}