{"product_id":"ibstock-bexhill-dark-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Bexhill Dark Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Bexhill Dark – Stock Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Bexhill Dark stock brick presents a deep, rich red tone with elegant consistency and a classic appearance. Designed with Ibstock’s standard dimen­sions and quality control, it’s a dependable choice for external façades, extensions, and refurbishment projects where a darker red brick is desired. While it’s marketed as a “stock” brick, it still carries good structural performance for external use, especially in typical UK conditions with proper detailing.\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\u003eDark Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eStock (smooth \/ sandfaced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 13 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e30 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Bexhill Dark suitable for exposed or coastal locations?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, the brick is designed for external use in exposed conditions. That said, in harsher environments or coastal areas, meticulous detailing (correct cavity width, flashing, weep holes, suitable mortar) is essential to ensure long-term performance. \u003ch4\u003eWill there be variation in the dark red tone between bricks?\u003c\/h4\u003e Some variation is natural due to the clay and firing process. To avoid noticeable “colour banding,” it’s wise to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation to distribute variation evenly across the wall. \u003ch4\u003eDoes a 13 % absorption rate increase damp risk over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e A water absorption of **? 13 %** is well within typical limits for facing bricks. The ability of a wall to resist damp depends more on installation quality — good cavity detailing, flashings, drainage, and compatible mortar are far 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":"Ibstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448212750678,"sku":"161796","price":768.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-bexhill-dark-facing-brick-pack-of-500-8872203.jpg?v=1772657070","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-bexhill-dark-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}