{"product_id":"forterra-old-english-mixture-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-495","title":"Forterra Old English Mixture Rustic Facing Brick Pack of 495","description":"The Old English Mixture Rustic facing brick offers a timeless, multi-tone appearance that works beautifully in traditional, heritage, and contemporary settings. With a blend of red, buff, yellow, brown, blue, and grey hues, it delivers a rich and varied palette that softens the visual effect of masonry walls. The rustic texture adds depth and character, helping façades feel more organic and less uniform.\n\nManufactured through wirecut extrusion, this brick is built for durability and consistency. Its “heavy texture” finish gives a tactile surface without compromising structural integrity. Because it’s a facing brick, it’s intended as the external, visible layer of walls — combining aesthetics with long-term performance in the UK climate.\n\nIn terms of performance, Old English Mixture Rustic carries a durability rating of F1 and a water absorption rate of 19 %. When used with good detailing (adequate cavity design, flashing, drainage, compatible mortar), it can provide reliable resistance to moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and weathering, making it suitable for many external applications.\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\u003eMixture (Red, Buff, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Grey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eRustic (Heavy Texture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 19 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Old English Mixture Rustic suitable for exposed or coastal environments?\u003c\/h4\u003e Because it has a **durability rating of F1**, it is more limited in extreme exposure conditions than F2 bricks. In coastal or highly exposed zones, extra attention to detailing (wider cavity, robust flashing, careful mortar selection) is recommended to protect the masonry over time. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation can I expect between bricks in this mixture?\u003c\/h4\u003e High variation is part of its appeal — you’ll see a blend of reds, buff, browns, greys, and other tones. To ensure a balanced, natural appearance, it’s best practice to **mix bricks from multiple packs** when laying, rather than stacking all from one pack consecutively. \u003ch4\u003eDoes the 19 % water absorption make this brick vulnerable to moisture problems?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **19 % absorption rate** is relatively high for facing bricks, so while it’s within specification for Old English Mixture Rustic, the real defense is in the installation. Adequate cavity design, good flashing, weep holes, proper mortar, and drainage are critical to preventing moisture ingress over time.\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":51448208392534,"sku":"161736","price":529.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-old-english-mixture-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-495-7553313.jpg?v=1772657120","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-old-english-mixture-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-495","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}