{"product_id":"forterra-woodside-mixture-facing-brick-pack-of-504","title":"Forterra Woodside Mixture Facing Brick Pack of 504","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWoodside Mixture – Butterley \/ Forterra Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nPerformance 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.\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, browns, blues, greys)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eIndented (variant textures available)\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\u003eDo different textures (smooth, heavy, tumbled) affect performance?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eHow should I manage the multi-tone variation during installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eIs ? 7 % absorption low enough for damp resistance?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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.\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":51448211898710,"sku":"161779","price":403.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-woodside-mixture-facing-brick-pack-of-504-7901920.jpg?v=1772657074","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-woodside-mixture-facing-brick-pack-of-504","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}