{"product_id":"ibstock-chailey-medium-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-370","title":"Ibstock Chailey Medium Multi Facing Brick Pack of 370","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Chailey Medium Multi – Stock Facing Brick (Pack of 370)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Chailey Medium Multi is a striking stock facing brick designed to bring warmth, texture, and visual depth to external façades. Its blend of red and muted multi-tones provides a lively, natural appearance—walls built with it avoid flat uniformity and instead evolve with changing light and shadow. The light texture finish gives just enough relief to soften mortar lines, helping the surface read more refined and balanced. Because it’s a stock, frogged facing brick with established durability credentials, it suits both new-build work and sympathetic extensions or refurbishments where matching or complementary character is needed. It’s an ideal choice for projects that demand both aesthetic presence and reliable structural performance in UK external conditions.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\n\nSize: 215 × 102 × 65 mm\n\nColour: Red \/ Multi blend\n\nTexture: Light (stock)\n\nWater Absorption: ? 12 %\n\nDurability: F2\n\nCompressive Strength: 12.5 N\/mm²\n\nPack Quantity: 370\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Chailey Medium Multi suitable for exposed or coastal environments?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, this brick is built to withstand external exposure, including frost cycles. In more demanding settings (coastal, wind, salt spray), careful detailing—such as effective cavity design, flashings, drainage, and quality mortar—becomes especially important to maintain long-term performance. \u003ch4\u003eHow noticeable will the tonal variation be across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e Because it’s a **multi-tone brick**, variation in reds, subtle accent hues, and depth is expected. To avoid visible banding or clustering of similar tones, it’s best practice to **mix bricks from several packs** during laying so the variation spreads evenly. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 12 % water absorption increase the risk of damp over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e A water absorption rate of **? 12 %** is moderate and acceptable for a facing brick. The wall’s resistance to moisture depends more on how well it’s constructed—correct cavities, flashing, weep holes, and compatible mortar play a greater role than absorption alone.\u003c\/h3\u003e\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":51448216584534,"sku":"161819","price":733.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-chailey-medium-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-370-1821950.jpg?v=1772656998","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-chailey-medium-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-370","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}