{"product_id":"ibstock-surrey-orange-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Surrey Orange Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Surrey Orange Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Surrey Orange Wirecut Facing Brick presents a vibrant orange \/ red tone with a light, clean finish. Thanks to its wirecut production, it has precise edges and a consistent texture. Because clay bricks can vary slightly in shade between batches, blending bricks from at least three packs on site is advised to ensure a more uniform overall appearance.\n\nThis brick delivers both aesthetic appeal and functional performance. It comes with good compressive strength, moderate water absorption, and frost resistance, making it suitable for typical external use under 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\u003eOrange \/ Red\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 Manufactured via the wirecut (extruded) process, this brick ensures consistent sizing and defined edges. Its orange \/ red tone offers a lively, warm façade ideal for both contemporary and traditional designs.\n\nWith its F2 durability classification, the brick is frost-resistant and suited for standard external exposure. The 12% water absorption rate falls into a moderate range — to maintain long-term performance, good detailing (cavity wall design, flashings, proper drainage, suitable mortar) is essential.\n\nTo minimise visible colour banding, always mix bricks from multiple packs during laying. Viewing a physical sample or requesting additional photos before placing a large order is recommended to confirm the tone and finish.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 12% water absorption acceptable for facing brick use?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 12% falls within a common acceptable range. When combined with proper detailing and moisture control, it works reliably in outdoor wall applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating signify?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for general UK external exposure. More extreme environments (e.g. direct marine spray or severe freeze-thaw) may require a higher durability rating. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between different packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. Some variation is inherent in clay bricks, particularly in multi-tone or vivid colours. Mixing bricks from at least three packs during installation helps reduce the appearance of 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":51448255643990,"sku":"161879","price":536.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-surrey-orange-facing-brick-pack-of-500-3557880.jpg?v=1772656878","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-surrey-orange-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}