{"product_id":"ibstock-crowborough-multi-stock-brick-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Crowborough Multi Stock Brick Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Crowborough Multi – Stock \/ Facing Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Crowborough Multi facing brick brings genuine character and depth to your masonry work. With its multi-tone blend of red, buff, and muted accent shades, it provides a natural, variable aesthetic that evolves under changing light. This brick is ideal when you want more than a flat, uniform façade — whether for full elevations, feature walls, or sympathetic extensions. Its sandfaced stock texture gives it a refined yet subtly tactile appearance, helping mortar lines blend softly into the wall surface. Behind its aesthetic appeal lies strong performance: built for external exposure in UK conditions, this brick offers structural strength and durability, making it a dependable choice for builders and specifiers.\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\u003eMulti (blend of reds, buffs, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSandfaced (light stock finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 15 %\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDry Brick Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e~ 2.3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration \/ Voids:\u003c\/b\u003eSingle frog \/ 6-11 % perforations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Crowborough Multi suitable for exposed or coastal settings?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with an **F2 durability rating**, this brick is designed for external exposure, including sites subject to freeze–thaw cycles. In more aggressive climates or coastal locations, using robust detailing like effective cavity design, quality flashing, suitable mortar, and proper drainage is especially important to maintain longevity. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation should I expect across bricks?\u003c\/h4\u003e Because it’s a **multi-tone brick**, you’ll see variation in red, buff, and accent shades. That’s part of the aesthetic. To avoid clustering of similar hues or visible banding, it’s best practice to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during laying so variation is spread naturally across the façade. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 15 % water absorption pose moisture or damp risks over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **? 15 % absorption** is typical for many facing bricks. The true safeguard against moisture is construction detail: good cavity width, flashings, weep holes, and correct mortar are more critical in preventing damp 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":51448213209430,"sku":"161801","price":915.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-crowborough-multi-stock-brick-facing-brick-pack-of-500-5158936.jpg?v=1772657069","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-crowborough-multi-stock-brick-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}