{"product_id":"forterra-richmond-smoked-facing-brick-pack-of-495","title":"Forterra Richmond Smoked Facing Brick Pack of 495","description":"\u003ch3\u003eForterra Richmond Smoked Red Stock – Facing Brick (Pack of 495)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Richmond Smoked Red Stock facing brick from Forterra offers a deeply rich red tone with a subtle “smoked” finish that lends your walls a slightly weathered, elegant character. It’s made in the stock pressed style, which gives crisp edges, clean lines, and a refined appearance while still retaining clay’s natural variation. As a facing brick, it’s intended for visible external walls — combining aesthetics with lasting performance.\n\nBecause of its smoked effect, Richmond Smoked Red can soften the contrast between bricks and mortar, giving walls a more harmonious, cohesive look over time. With proper detailing and installation, this brick can be a standout choice in both traditional and contemporary masonry work.\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\u003eSmoked Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eStock (pressed)\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 (suitable for exposed external use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs the “smoked” finish just aesthetic, or does it affect performance?\u003c\/h4\u003e The smoked effect is primarily aesthetic — it gives the red bricks a softened, subtly aged look. It doesn’t compromise structural performance, so the brick still meets Forterra’s specifications for durability and strength. \u003ch4\u003eWill the smoked tone be consistent across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e There will be variation — part of the brick’s charm. Since the smoke effect can differ slightly from brick to brick, mixing bricks from multiple packs during laying helps distribute tonal shifts more evenly and avoids noticeable banding. \u003ch4\u003eDoes the 13 % water absorption pose a risk of moisture issues?\u003c\/h4\u003e No — **? 13 % absorption** is a good standard for facing bricks. The main defense against damp is how well the masonry is constructed: proper cavity detailing, flashings, weep holes, and appropriate mortar are far more important factors 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":51448211603798,"sku":"161775","price":555.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-richmond-smoked-facing-brick-pack-of-495-1632332.jpg?v=1772657077","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-richmond-smoked-facing-brick-pack-of-495","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}