Woodside Mixture – Butterley / Forterra Facing Brick
The Woodside Mixture facing brick from Forterra (Butterley line) brings together a rich palette of red, buff, yellow, brown, blue, and grey tones — creating facades with depth, warmth, and natural character. It’s a blend brick that works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary settings, ideal for new homes, extensions, or feature walls where you want variation without overwhelming contrast.
This brick is manufactured via wirecut (extruded) methods and is available in multiple textures: smooth, light textured, heavy textured, or tumbled (for a more reclaimed look). The standard indented texture offers a balanced surface — enough relief to soften mortar contrast but still clean and refined.
Performance is a key part of its design. Woodside Mixture holds a durability rating of F2, making it suitable for external, exposed use. Its water absorption is ? 7 %, helping resist moisture uptake. Its compressive strength is robust, ensuring structural reliability when built into external masonry.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
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Colour:Multi (blend of reds, buffs, browns, blues, greys)
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Texture:Indented (variant textures available)
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Water Absorption:? 7 %
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Durability:F2 (suitable for exposed external use)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do different textures (smooth, heavy, tumbled) affect performance?
Not significantly in terms of strength or durability — all variants are built to the same structural spec. Texture mostly affects the look and shadow play. Choose the texture that best fits your design, knowing performance remains consistent.
How should I manage the multi-tone variation during installation?
To avoid colour banding or clustering of like tones, it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** as you build. That helps spread out the variation for a more balanced, natural façade.
Is ? 7 % absorption low enough for damp resistance?
Yes. **7 % absorption** is considered low for facing bricks, which helps reduce moisture ingress. Still, the real control of damp depends on correct detailing: good cavity design, flashings, weep holes, and proper mortar are critical to long-term performance.
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