{"product_id":"forterra-milton-red-facing-brick-pack-of-495","title":"Forterra Milton Red Facing Brick Pack of 495","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMilton Red Stock – Facing Brick (Pack of 495)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Milton Red Stock facing brick offers a reliable, classic red finish with a smooth texture that makes it suitable for a variety of architectural styles. It’s designed to deliver consistent performance and appearance on external façades, making it a go-to option for new builds, extensions, or refurbishment projects where timeless red brick character is needed.\n\nWith a straight, clean profile and dependable formation, Milton Red Stock is engineered to match modern construction requirements while keeping the visual aesthetic traditional. Its stock finish gives facades a refined look without excessive texture, helping mortar lines blend nicely and walls retain a neat, durable appearance over time.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSmooth \/ Stock\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 Milton Red Stock suitable for external walls in exposed environments?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, this facing brick is designed to endure freeze–thaw cycles and weather exposure in typical UK external conditions. \u003ch4\u003eWill the red tone be uniform across a wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e While the brick is manufactured for consistency, slight natural clay variation is expected and adds character. To minimize visual banding, mixing bricks from multiple packs during installation is recommended. \u003ch4\u003eDoes a 13 % absorption rate risk damp issues?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **? 13 %** water absorption is well within acceptable limits for facing bricks. When combined with correct cavity detailing, flashing, weep holes, and suitable mortar, this brick performs reliably without undue moisture problems.\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":51448211243350,"sku":"161771","price":506.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-milton-red-facing-brick-pack-of-495-2810402.jpg?v=1772657073","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-milton-red-facing-brick-pack-of-495","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}