{"product_id":"ibstock-grainger-autumn-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Grainger Autumn Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Grainger Autumn Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Grainger Autumn Wirecut Facing Brick is a textured red clay facing brick with hints of brown, offering a rich, warm finish suitable for both decorative facades and some structural applications. Because the brick is natural and textured, slight variation in tone and finish between batches is expected — so mixing bricks from multiple packs during installation is recommended to reduce visible banding.\n\nThis brick balances visual character with robust performance. With high compressive strength and a typical water absorption rate for wirecut facing bricks, it is a reliable option for many external wall construction scenarios.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215 mm × 102 mm × 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eRed with brown hints (multi tones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eHighly textured surface, wirecut finish\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e60 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive Soluble Salts:\u003c\/b\u003eS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Usage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e This brick is manufactured using the wirecut (extruded) process, which gives clean edges and consistent dimensions. Its textured surface enhances visual interest, making it suitable for facades where character is desired.\n\nWith its F2 durability classification, the brick is frost-resistant under normal UK external exposure conditions. The 10 % water absorption rate is moderate and typical for quality facing bricks—proper detailing (cavity walls, flashing, drainage, appropriate mortar) is critical to long-term durability.\n\nTo maintain a balanced and uniform appearance across a wall, always mix bricks from at least three different packs during laying. Requesting a physical sample or detailed images prior to a bulk order is also wise, to confirm the tone and texture match your project’s expectations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 10 % water absorption acceptable for exposure walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 10 % is commonly seen in high-quality wirecut facing bricks. When combined with effective masonry detailing, it performs reliably in external wall applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating imply?\u003c\/h4\u003e The F2 rating indicates the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for regular external exposure in the UK. In more aggressive environments (e.g. coastal zones, heavy freeze-thaw), a more robust brick might be considered. \u003ch4\u003eWill the texture and colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — some variation is natural in textured, multi-tone clay bricks. To minimise visible banding or abrupt shifts, mix bricks from at least three different packs during installation.\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":51448280973654,"sku":"161886","price":593.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-grainger-autumn-facing-brick-pack-of-500-7287797.jpg?v=1772656875","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-grainger-autumn-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}