{"product_id":"ibstock-laybrook-yellow-stock-facing-brick-pack-of-475","title":"Ibstock Laybrook Yellow Stock Facing Brick Pack of 475","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Laybrook Yellow Stock – Stock Facing Brick (Pack of 475)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Laybrook Yellow Stock facing brick brings a soft, sunlit warmth to façades with its elegant buff and yellow tones. Its gentle multi-shade finish ensures walls feel alive and natural rather than flat or uniform. With its sand-faced stock texture, the brick surface offers subtle relief that helps mortar lines recede, resulting in a refined and balanced wall appearance. This makes Laybrook Yellow Stock especially suited for new build homes, extensions, heritage restorations, or feature walls where you want brightness and character in equal measure. Backed by Ibstock’s engineering for weather, strength, and durability under UK external conditions, this brick gives both aesthetic charm and long-term performance.\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\u003eYellow \/ Buff tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSand-faced (stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e19 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e25 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoids \/ Perforation:\u003c\/b\u003e8–13 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e475 bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight per Brick:\u003c\/b\u003e~ 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eCan Laybrook Yellow Stock be used in exposed or coastal locations?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with its **F2 durability rating**, it’s suited for external exposure including freeze–thaw conditions. In coastal or harsher areas, careful detailing of cavities, flashings, drainage, and mortar is vital to preserve long-term performance. \u003ch4\u003eHow noticeable will the colour variation be across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e You’ll see natural variation in buff and yellow tones, which is part of the design. To prevent visible clustering or banding, it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during installation so variation distributes evenly. \u003ch4\u003eIs 19 % absorption a concern for damp or moisture over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **19 % water absorption** is moderate. Moisture control depends more on good wall construction than absorption alone—proper cavities, flashings, drainage, and compatible mortar all play a major role in preventing damp. \u003ch4\u003eWhat types of projects is this brick ideal for?\u003c\/h4\u003e Laybrook Yellow Stock works well in a wide array of settings: full façades, extensions, garden walls, or contrast features. Its warm tone complements stone, render, and darker detailing well. \u003ch4\u003eHow strong is this brick in structural terms?\u003c\/h4\u003e With a **compressive strength of 25 N\/mm²**, this brick is robust enough for typical external walling while balancing workability for masons.\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":51448218812758,"sku":"161850","price":717.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-laybrook-yellow-stock-facing-brick-pack-of-475-7451616.jpg?v=1772656942","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-laybrook-yellow-stock-facing-brick-pack-of-475","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}