{"product_id":"ibstock-leicester-eclipse-ivanhoe-cream-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Leicester Eclipse Ivanhoe Cream Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Ivanhoe Cream – Stock Facing Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Ivanhoe Cream facing brick is a premium light-coloured option, offering façades a bright, refined, and elegant appearance. Its soft cream and buff tones create a clean, sunlit finish that works equally well on traditional builds and contemporary schemes. The light sand-creased texture adds subtle relief, softening mortar joints while ensuring the wall doesn’t appear flat. This makes the Ivanhoe Cream a versatile choice for full elevations, feature panels, and sympathetic extensions where a lighter aesthetic is desired. Alongside its visual appeal, this brick is designed for durability and strength, giving you long-term confidence in both performance and appearance under UK external conditions.\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 tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eLight \/ Sand-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\u003e500 bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs Ivanhoe Cream suitable for exposed or coastal sites?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with an **F2 durability rating**, it is suitable for most external exposure situations. For coastal or very harsh environments, attention to detail (flashings, cavity design, drainage, and high-quality mortar) is essential for long-term performance. \u003ch4\u003eWill the cream tones vary across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — slight tonal variation is natural and part of the character of stock bricks. To ensure an even overall finish and avoid colour banding, it’s recommended to **blend bricks from multiple packs** during laying. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 25 % water absorption increase moisture risks?\u003c\/h4\u003e At **25 %**, absorption is on the higher side for facing bricks, so correct construction practices become even more important. Proper cavity detailing, effective drainage, flashing, and mortar choice will prevent moisture problems and ensure the wall performs well.\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":51448217436502,"sku":"161826","price":711.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-leicester-eclipse-ivanhoe-cream-facing-brick-pack-of-500-6123351.jpg?v=1772656995","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-leicester-eclipse-ivanhoe-cream-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}