Medway Blend – Ecostock Facing Brick by Forterra
The Medway Blend brick from Forterra’s Ecostock range offers a tasteful, multi-tone red appearance that adds depth and warmth to external façades. Its blend of red tones works well whether you’re building a new home, extending, or matching existing brickwork. Because it’s part of Ecostock, it benefits from Forterra’s modern, efficient production practices that aim to reduce waste and improve consistency.
Medway Blend is manufactured in a stock pressed texture, giving it a smooth yet subtly sand-faced finish. This texture helps soften mortar contrasts while still giving the wall surface gentle relief. The variation in shade ensures the façade avoids a flat, monotone look — instead, it offers a dynamic, natural aesthetic.
Performance is built into this brick. With a durability rating of F2 and a water absorption of 13 %, Medway Blend is designed for external exposure in UK climates. When installed with good detailing — proper cavities, flashing, weep holes, and compatible mortar — it delivers both durability and long-term visual appeal.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 65 × 102.5 mm
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Colour:Red / Red Multi
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Texture:Stock Pressed
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Water Absorption:? 13 %
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Durability:F2 (suitable for exposed external use)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medway Blend suitable for use in exposed or coastal areas?
Yes — with its **F2 rating**, this brick can handle typical external exposure. In harsher conditions (coastal, high wind), ensuring effective cavity design, flashings, and drainage becomes especially important to maintain performance over time.
How much variation will I see in the brick colour?
Because this is a **blend** brick, you’ll notice variation in red shades. That’s part of the design to create visual interest. To achieve a balanced finish, it’s best to **mix bricks from several packs** during installation so the variation spreads evenly across the wall.
Does a 13 % water absorption rate make the brick vulnerable to damp?
A **? 13 %** absorption is relatively modest for facing bricks and helps moderate moisture uptake. Still, damp resistance depends more on how the brickwork is constructed — good cavity detail, flashing, weep holes, and compatible mortar are more critical than absorption alone.
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