{"product_id":"ibstock-grainger-antique-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Grainger Antique Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Grainger Antique – Wirecut Facing Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Grainger Antique facing brick from Ibstock offers a timeless red tone enriched by a light texture that gives walls depth and sophistication. Its wirecut profile ensures crisp edges and consistent lines, while a subtle rolled surface softens visual transitions between bricks and mortar. This makes it an excellent choice for full elevations, extensions, and feature walls that demand both elegance and structural robustness. With design and durability in balance, Grainger Antique combines aesthetic presence with real-world performance in external UK conditions—making it a reliable go-to for both new builds and renovations.\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\u003eRed \/ Red Multi blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eLight \/ Rolled wirecut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e10 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2 (frost resistant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e60 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive Soluble Salts Class:\u003c\/b\u003eS2\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\u003eIs Grainger Antique suitable for exposed or coastal environments?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s designed for external exposure, including freeze–thaw conditions. In particularly harsh or coastal sites, using strong detailing (flashing, cavity design, drainage, quality mortar) is essential to protect the masonry over time. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation will there be in the red tone?\u003c\/h4\u003e The multi-blend colour introduces subtle variations across the bricks. To avoid clustering of similar tones or visible “banding,” it’s best practice to **mix bricks from multiple packs** while laying. \u003ch4\u003eDoes a 10 % absorption rate pose a moisture risk?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **10 % absorption** rate is quite favorable for a facing brick, helping limit moisture uptake. Still, successful long-term moisture resistance depends heavily on correct installation—good cavity detailing, effective flashing, drainage, and mortar compatibility are more critical than the absorption figure 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":51448217862486,"sku":"161835","price":593.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-grainger-antique-facing-brick-pack-of-500-6195534.jpg?v=1772656994","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-grainger-antique-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}