Ibstock Funton Old Chelsea Yellow – Stock / Facing Brick (Pack of 500)
The Funton Old Chelsea Yellow brick brings a softly warm, buff / yellow palette to your façades, offering a lighter, more airy alternative to traditional red clay. Its gentle colour variation—blending yellows, buffs and soft brown accents—lends depth without being overly bold, making it ideal for modern builds, sympathetic extensions, or restoration work. The sandfaced stock finish gives a refined surface texture that softens mortar joints and catches light subtly, creating a balanced, elegant look without sacrificing visual interest. This brick is especially suited where you want a clean, warm aesthetic that complements both classical and contemporary architectural styles. Engineered for external exposure in the UK, Funton Old Chelsea Yellow combines aesthetic finesse with solid durability.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102 × 65 mm
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Colour:Yellow / Buff tones
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Texture:Light / Sandfaced (Stock)
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Water Absorption:21 %
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Durability:F2
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Compressive Strength:12 N/mm²
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Pack Quantity:500 bricks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Funton Old Chelsea Yellow suitable for exposed or coastal environments?
Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s rated for typical external exposures in UK climates. In coastal or more severe weather conditions, ensuring precise detailing—such as correct cavity design, flashing, weep holes, and compatible mortar—is especially important to maintain long-term performance.
How noticeable is the colour variation across the wall?
Some variation is part of the design. You’ll observe shifts across buff, soft yellow, and occasional brown accents. To ensure an even, balanced appearance and avoid “colour banding,” it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** while laying.
Does the 21 % absorption rate increase the risk of damp issues?
A **21 % water absorption** is relatively high for a facing brick. Because of that, careful construction and detailing become more critical: good cavity detailing, effective flashing, drainage, and suitable mortar are all key to minimizing moisture ingress over time.
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