{"product_id":"ibstock-leicester-weathered-red-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Leicester Weathered Red Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Leicester Weathered Red – Stock Facing Brick (Pack of 500)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Leicester Weathered Red facing brick offers a beautifully aged character, combining warm red tones with carefully controlled variation and a weathered finish. This gives masonry that lived-in elegance from the start—walls look rich, textured, and full of depth without needing decades to mellow. The surface texture softens mortar lines and gives subtle shadowing that enhances visual interest. Suitable for entire elevations, extensions, or feature sections, this brick bridges traditional appeal with contemporary demands. Engineered to endure UK external conditions, it pairs aesthetic charm with long-term performance and 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\u003eWeathered Red (aged \/ softened red tones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eStock (light weathered \/ textured finish)\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\u003e20 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 Leicester Weathered Red suitable for exposed or coastal locations?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — with **F2 durability**, it’s appropriate for external exposure including frost. In more demanding environments, good detailing (cavities, flashing, drainage, mortar choice) is essential to protect the wall. \u003ch4\u003eHow strong is the “weathered” effect across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e You’ll see natural variation in tone and finish, giving the façades depth and character. To avoid clustering or visible banding, it’s best to **mix bricks from multiple packs** during laying. \u003ch4\u003eDoes 19 % water absorption increase damp risk over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e A **19 % absorption** is moderate. The real safeguard against moisture is quality construction—cavity detail, flashing, drainage, and correct mortar choice are much more important 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":51448220254550,"sku":"161861","price":665.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-leicester-weathered-red-facing-brick-pack-of-500-2713023.jpg?v=1772656941","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-leicester-weathered-red-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}