Ibstock Ivanhoe Cream Original – Stock Facing Brick
The Ivanhoe Cream Original facing brick imbues façades with soft, elegant buff / cream tones that suit both classic and contemporary architectural styles. Its subtle variation and mellow colour allow it to blend beautifully with stone, render, and darker accent materials. The sand-creased stock finish offers a light texture that softens mortar joints, giving the wall a refined yet tactile feel. Whether used across full elevations, for extension walls, or as a highlight feature, this brick balances appearance and performance, offering a durable and visually pleasing option for UK external masonry.
Key Specifications
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Size:215 × 102 × 65 mm
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Colour:Cream / Buff
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Texture:Sand-creased (stock)
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Water Absorption:25 %
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Durability:F2
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Compressive Strength:15 N/mm²
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Pack Quantity:430
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ivanhoe Cream Original suitable for exposed or coastal environments?
Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s appropriate for external use in most exposures. In harsher or coastal areas, robust detailing (cavity design, flashing, drainage, matching mortar) is key to long-term performance.
Will the cream tone be consistent across the wall?
While the brick is designed to be uniform in appearance, natural clay variation is always possible. To prevent visual banding or clustering of similar shades, it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation.
Does a 25 % absorption rate increase the risk of damp?
A **25 % water absorption** is relatively high for facing bricks, meaning it can take in more moisture than some lower-absorption types. Because of this, careful wall design—good cavity detailing, effective flashing, drainage, and mortar compatibility—is essential to prevent moisture penetration over time.
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