{"product_id":"ibstock-arden-weathered-grey-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Arden Weathered Grey Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Arden Weathered Grey – Stock Facing Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Arden Weathered Grey facing brick offers a striking, modern alternative to traditional reds — its soft grey and muted tones bring elegance, balance, and a neutral palette to façades. Its weathered appearance gives your walls subtle character, creating depth without overt contrast. This brick is ideal for contemporary builds, mixed-material façades, and projects aiming for a sleek, sophisticated finish. With a light texture and stock manufacture, it maintains crisp edges while still allowing mortar joints to recess and soften the overall look. Designed for real-world exposure, Arden Weathered Grey combines architectural flourish with long-term performance.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215 × 102 × 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eGrey \/ Multi-grey tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eLight \/ Stock finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e22 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e20 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e500 bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eCan Arden Weathered Grey be used in exposed or coastal settings?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, this brick is suitable for external exposure. In more demanding environments, ensure strong detailing (cavities, flashing, drainage, quality mortar) to preserve performance over time. \u003ch4\u003eHow noticeable is the variation in colour?\u003c\/h4\u003e Natural variation is part of the design. You’ll see shifts in grey tones across bricks — to avoid clustering of similar shades (colour banding), it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 22 % absorption raise concerns about damp risk?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **22 % absorption** rate is relatively high for facing bricks. Because of this, careful construction and detailing (proper cavity design, flashings, weep holes, compatible mortar) become especially critical to help prevent moisture issues.\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":"Ibstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448217567574,"sku":"161828","price":711.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-arden-weathered-grey-facing-brick-pack-of-500-6910913.jpg?v=1772656998","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-arden-weathered-grey-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}