Yorkshire Red Blend – Butterley / Forterra Facing Brick
The Yorkshire Red Blend brick from Forterra’s Butterley line blends classic red tones with a palette of multi-shade accents, including buff, buff-yellow, brown, blue, and grey. This gives façades a dynamic, variegated effect that changes with light, adding character without becoming overwhelming. The blend helps reduce stark uniformity and makes walls feel more natural.
Manufactured to demanding standards (BS EN 771-1), this brick is offered in multiple textures: smooth, light textured (indented or printed finish), heavy textured (for a more rustic look), and tumbled (for a reclaimed feel). The standard sandfaced (wirecut) finish offers a balance between clean detail and gentle surface relief.
Under the surface, it’s built to perform. Yorkshire Red Blend holds a durability rating of F2, a water absorption of 7 %, and a high compressive strength. It’s made in the standard 65 mm height and configured with vertical perforations (15–25 % voids) to reduce weight and improve thermal performance. When built with proper detailing (cavity, flashing, weep holes, quality mortar), it provides resilience and aesthetic appeal under UK external conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
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Colour:Red Blend (with multi-shade accents)
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Texture:Sandfaced (other textures available)
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Water Absorption:? 7 %
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Durability:F2 (suitable for exposed external use)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which texture option should I choose?
It depends on your design intent. **Smooth** gives a clean, modern look; **light textured** adds subtle relief; **heavy textured** gives stronger shadow play; **tumbled** gives a weathered, reclaimed feel. All textures use the same base brick — performance is consistent.
How much variation will there be in colour across a wall?
Because this is a **blend brick**, variation is part of its character. You’ll see shifts among reds, buffs, and occasional accent tones. To avoid visible banding, it’s best practice to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during laying to spread variation evenly.
Does 7 % water absorption provide good moisture resistance?
Yes — a **? 7 % absorption** is low for a facing brick, which helps reduce moisture uptake. But the main defense against damp is quality installation: correct cavities, good flashing, adequate weep holes, and matching mortar are more critical than absorption alone.
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