{"product_id":"ibstock-ivanhoe-cream-facing-brick-pack-of-430","title":"Ibstock Ivanhoe Cream Facing Brick Pack of 430","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Ivanhoe Cream Original – Stock Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe 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.\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\u003eCream \/ Buff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSand-creased (stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e25 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e15 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e430\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Ivanhoe Cream Original suitable for exposed or coastal environments?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eWill the cream tone be consistent across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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. \u003ch4\u003eDoes a 25 % absorption rate increase the risk of damp?\u003c\/h4\u003e 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.\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":51448218288470,"sku":"161841","price":631.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-ivanhoe-cream-facing-brick-pack-of-430-3873381.jpg?v=1772656946","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-ivanhoe-cream-facing-brick-pack-of-430","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}