{"product_id":"ibstock-surrey-damson-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Surrey Damson Multi Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Surrey Damson Multi Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Surrey Damson Multi Wirecut Facing Brick offers a rich red “multi” tone with subtle variation and a clean wirecut texture. Because clay is a natural material, there can be slight differences in shade across production runs — it’s best to mix bricks from at least three packs on site to achieve a balanced look.\n\nThis brick combines visual appeal and structural performance. It delivers solid compressive strength, moderate water absorption, and frost resistance, making it suitable for general external wall use under typical UK conditions.\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\u003eWirecut 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 Manufactured by the wirecut (extruded) process, this brick ensures precise dimensions and clean edges. The multi-tonal red colouring gives flexibility in design, suitable for both contemporary and traditional schemes.\n\nWith an F2 durability rating, it is frost-resistant and able to cope with typical weather exposure. The 12% water absorption rate is moderate, so effective detailing—such as cavity design, flashings, and drainage—is important to maintain performance over time.\n\nTo reduce the risk of visible banding, always blend bricks from multiple packs during laying. It’s also advisable to request a sample or extra photos before placing large orders, 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 a common value for facing bricks. When combined with proper detailing, it performs well 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 general external exposure in the UK. In more aggressive environments (e.g. coastal zones or heavy freeze-thaw conditions), a brick with higher durability may be preferred. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — variation is natural with clay bricks, especially ones with multitone blends. To minimise noticeable differences, mix bricks from at least three different packs during installation.\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":51448252301654,"sku":"161878","price":536.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-surrey-damson-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500-9886367.jpg?v=1772656877","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-surrey-damson-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}