{"product_id":"ibstock-reigate-purple-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Reigate Purple Multi Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Reigate Purple Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Reigate Purple Wirecut Facing Brick offers a distinctive blend of red and multi tones in a subtly sand-faced finish. Its wirecut manufacture gives it clean lines and a consistent texture, while the colour variation provides character. Because clay is a natural material, slight shade differences may happen between batches — mixing bricks from at least three packs on site helps ensure a more uniform overall appearance.\n\nThis brick is engineered to be both attractive and reliable. With solid compressive strength, a manageable absorption rate, and frost resistance, it is suitable for many typical external UK situations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215mm × 102mm × 65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eRed \/ Multi (Purple blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSand-faced, Wirecut finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e40 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive Soluble Salts:\u003c\/b\u003eS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Usage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e This brick is made via the wirecut (extruded) method, which ensures consistent dimensions and a smooth, regular edge. The sand-faced surface softens the appearance slightly, making the Reigate Purple well suited to both modern and character schemes.\n\nIts F2 durability rating means it is frost-resistant for typical exposure conditions. The 12% water absorption is moderate, so to ensure long life, proper detailing is important — this includes effective cavity wall design, flashing, and drainage.\n\nTo avoid visible colour banding, always blend bricks from multiple packs during laying. It’s also wise to view sample bricks or detailed photos before placing a large order to make sure the tone meets your expectations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 12% water absorption too high for exterior use?\u003c\/h4\u003e No — 12% is within a common and acceptable range for facing bricks. With correct detailing to manage moisture, it performs reliably in external wall applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for common external exposure in the UK. In more aggressive environments (such as close to the sea), a brick with a higher durability rating might be preferable. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. Some variation in shade is natural in clay bricks, especially ones with multi tones or blending. To minimise visible banding, always mix bricks from at least three different packs on site.\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":51448247714134,"sku":"161876","price":536.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-reigate-purple-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500-8011483.jpg?v=1772656876","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-reigate-purple-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}