{"product_id":"ibstock-hardwicke-welbeck-red-mixture-facing-brick-pack-of-475","title":"Ibstock Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture Facing Brick Pack of 475","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture – Wirecut Facing Brick (Pack of 475)\u003c\/h3\u003e The **Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture** facing brick blends classic red tones with subtle multi-hue variation to create walls of depth, warmth, and personality. Its mix of red shades helps avoid monotony and gives façades a dynamic quality that changes with sunlight and shadow. The wirecut process produces crisp edges, while a **light rolled texture** softens mortar lines and complements the natural variation. Whether used for full elevations, extensions, or feature walls, this brick offers both aesthetic appeal and structural reliability.\n\nEngineered to perform under realistic UK external conditions, Hardwicke Welbeck Red Mixture combines strong durability with precise manufacture so that walls look good not just today, but years into the future.\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 Mixture blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eWirecut (rolled \/ light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e16 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e40 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoids \/ Perforations:\u003c\/b\u003e22 – 27 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e475 bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDry Brick Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e1.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs this brick suitable for coastal or exposed sites?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s specified for external exposure, including freeze-thaw cycles. In harsher or coastal environments, ensuring robust detailing (flashing, drainage, effective cavity, quality mortar) will be critical to preserving the masonry over time. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation should I expect in the colour blend?\u003c\/h4\u003e Because it’s a **mixture** brick, you will see gentle shifts in red tones across the wall. To avoid clustering or visible colour bands, it’s recommended to **mix bricks from several packs** while laying so that the variation spreads uniformly. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 16 % absorption risk moisture or damp issues?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **16 % absorption** is moderately high for a facing brick. That means that correct installation is especially important: proper cavity width, good flashings, effective drainage, and compatible mortar are all key to preventing moisture penetration over time.\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":51448218157398,"sku":"161839","price":689.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-hardwicke-welbeck-red-mixture-facing-brick-pack-of-475-3384456.jpg?v=1772656949","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-hardwicke-welbeck-red-mixture-facing-brick-pack-of-475","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}