{"product_id":"ibstock-surrey-county-red-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Surrey County Red Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Surrey Red Multi Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Surrey Red Multi Wirecut Facing Brick offers a warm red base with subtle multitone variations, giving your build both uniformity and character. Because clay is a natural material, slight hue differences may occur between batches — mixing bricks from at least three separate packs on site is advised to reduce visible banding.\n\nThis brick balances aesthetic appeal with dependable performance. With solid compressive strength, frost resistance, and a moderate water absorption rate, it is suitable for general external wall use in UK building environments.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eLight, 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 Produced by the wirecut (extruded) method, this brick ensures accurate dimensions and clean edges, giving a neat finish to masonry work. The multitone red blend allows it to suit a variety of architectural styles — from traditional to modern.\n\nIts F2 durability rating grants frost resistance appropriate for standard external exposure in the UK. The 12% water absorption is moderate; to maintain long-term performance, detailing such as cavity design, flashing, and drainage must be properly incorporated.\n\nTo achieve a visually consistent wall, always blend bricks from multiple packs during laying. Requesting sample bricks or additional high-resolution images before placing a large order is also recommended so you can confirm colour and texture.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 12% water absorption acceptable for exterior walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 12% is within the expected range for facing bricks. When combined with correct detailing and moisture control, it performs reliably. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e It indicates the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for general external exposure. In more aggressive environments, such as coastal or very freeze-thaw zones, a more robust brick may be considered. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — variation is part of the nature of clay bricks, especially multitone designs. Mixing bricks from at least three packs during installation helps reduce the chance of visible banding.\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":51448250106198,"sku":"161877","price":536.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-surrey-county-red-facing-brick-pack-of-500-4422070.jpg?v=1772656878","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-surrey-county-red-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}