{"product_id":"forterra-southdown-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-504","title":"Forterra Southdown Multi Facing Brick Pack of 504","description":"h3\u0026gt;Southdown Multi – Forterra Facing Brick\n\nThe Southdown Multi brick from Forterra is a classic multi-tone facing brick that delivers both aesthetic versatility and structural strength. The blend of red, buff, yellow, brown, blue and grey shades gives walls a rich, varied appearance that changes with light and weather, making it ideal for façades, extensions, or restoration work where character matters.\n\nManufactured via wirecut methods and offered with rolled-back texture, the Southdown Multi surface gives just enough relief to soften mortar lines and add depth — without being overly rough. Its multi-tone palette helps mask minor variations in colour, blending well with surrounding masonry and making it easier to achieve a balanced finish across a wall.\n\nPerformance is built in. This brick carries a durability rating of F2, meaning it’s suitable for exposed external use, and boasts a relatively low water absorption of 7 %, helping resist moisture uptake. With good detailing — such as proper cavity dimension, flashings, weep holes, and quality mortar — Southdown Multi offers reliable, long-lasting performance in UK 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\u003eMulti (blend of reds, buffs, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eRolled-back (wirecut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 7 %\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\u003eWhat conditions make Southdown Multi a good choice?\u003c\/h4\u003e Its **F2 durability** and low absorption make it well suited for external walls in exposed conditions — including coastal or frost-prone areas — provided proper construction detailing is used. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation is there in the multi-tone blend?\u003c\/h4\u003e Because it’s a **multi** brick, variation is expected and part of the appeal. You’ll see a mix of tones across bricks. To avoid visual clustering or banding, it’s best to mix bricks from several packs during laying. \u003ch4\u003eDoes the 7 % absorption rate reduce the risk of damp problems?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — **? 7 % absorption** is relatively low and helps reduce moisture uptake. But the wall’s long-term resilience against damp depends more on proper detailing (cavity, flashings, drainage, mortar) than on 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":51448211702102,"sku":"161776","price":534.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-southdown-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-504-1780444.jpg?v=1772657077","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-southdown-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-504","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}