{"product_id":"forterra-yorkshire-red-blend-brick-facing-brick-pack-of-504","title":"Forterra Yorkshire Red Blend Brick Facing Brick Pack of 504","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYorkshire Red Blend – Butterley \/ Forterra Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe 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.\n\nManufactured 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.\n\nUnder 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.\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\u003eRed Blend (with multi-shade accents)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSandfaced (other 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\u003eWhich texture option should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation will there be in colour across a wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 7 % water absorption provide good moisture resistance?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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.\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":51448211964246,"sku":"161780","price":547.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/forterra-yorkshire-red-blend-brick-facing-brick-pack-of-504-2389914.jpg?v=1772657072","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/forterra-yorkshire-red-blend-brick-facing-brick-pack-of-504","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}