{"product_id":"ibstock-holbrook-sandfaced-black-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Holbrook Sandfaced Black Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Holbrook Sandfaced Black – Facing Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Holbrook Sandfaced Black facing brick offers a bold, modern statement with its deep black tone and refined texture. Perfect for feature walls, contrast elements, and dramatic façades, this brick blends strength and style. The wirecut \/ extruded form ensures crisp edges and precision, while the sandfaced finish introduces a subtle, elegant texture that softens mortar lines and brings light interplay to the surface. Whether used in full elevations or as a striking accent, Holbrook Black brings visual impact and architectural poise. Engineered with performance in mind, it is built to resist weather, frost, and long-term exposure in UK conditions—combining aesthetic character with structural reliability.\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\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSandfaced (light texture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e12 %\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\u003e40 N\/mm²\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\u003eCan Holbrook Sandfaced Black be used in exposed or coastal environments?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, this brick is designed for external exposure. In coastal or harsh areas, careful detailing (adequate cavity, flashing, weep holes, quality mortar) is essential to maintain performance over time. \u003ch4\u003eHow much variation will the black tone have across bricks?\u003c\/h4\u003e The brick is intended to produce a consistent deep black look, though slight variation is natural. To avoid visible banding or uneven patches, mixing bricks from multiple packs during laying is recommended. \u003ch4\u003eIs 12 % absorption safe in terms of moisture and damp?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — **12 % water absorption** is solid for a facing brick. However, moisture control depends more on good construction: correct cavity detailing, flashing, drainage, and compatible mortar are more critical than absorption 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":51448218255702,"sku":"161840","price":568.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-holbrook-sandfaced-black-facing-brick-pack-of-500-9660676.jpg?v=1772656945","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-holbrook-sandfaced-black-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}