{"product_id":"ibstock-hamsey-mixed-stock-facing-brick-pack-of-370","title":"Ibstock Hamsey Mixed Stock Facing Brick Pack of 370","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Hamsey Mixed Stock – Facing Brick (Pack of 370)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Hamsey Mixed Stock facing brick offers a compelling blend of red and multi-tones, giving your façades warmth, depth, and subtle variation that helps avoid flat or monotonous brickwork. Its sand-faced stock texture provides a soft, refined surface—refining mortar lines while still capturing light and shadow in a graceful way. This brick is ideal for new builds, extensions, or restoration work where you want the visual charm of a mixed red palette with dependable performance. It balances classic appeal with contemporary demands, making it suitable for both traditional and modern architectural styles.\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\u003eSand-faced (light stock finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 12 %\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\u003e12.5 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDry Brick Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e~ 2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003eSingle frog with 5-10 % voids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e370\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Hamsey Mixed Stock suitable for exposed or coastal conditions?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s designed for external exposure, including frost cycles. In coastal or particularly demanding environments, good detailing (cavity design, flashings, drainage, quality mortar) becomes even more essential to preserve performance. \u003ch4\u003eHow noticeable is the tone variation across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e Because it’s a **mixed stock brick**, you will see gentle variation in red and accent tones. To prevent clustering or “colour bands,” it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** while laying so the variation distributes naturally. \u003ch4\u003eDoes the 12 % absorption make the brick vulnerable to moisture problems?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **? 12 % absorption** rate is quite reasonable for facing bricks. While absorption is one factor, the wall’s resilience to damp depends more on correct construction—adequate cavity, flashing, weep holes, and proper mortar are more critical.\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":51448216486230,"sku":"161818","price":701.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-hamsey-mixed-stock-facing-brick-pack-of-370-6711488.jpg?v=1772656998","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-hamsey-mixed-stock-facing-brick-pack-of-370","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}