{"product_id":"ibstock-swanage-red-imperial-facing-brick-pack-of-420","title":"Ibstock Swanage Red Imperial Facing Brick Pack of 420","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Swanage Imperial Red Stock Facing Brick (68 mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Swanage Imperial Red Stock Facing Brick is a classic, heritage-style brick with a sand-faced texture and rich red colouring. Its imperial height helps linking into existing older masonry profiles, while the stock (soft-mud) process gives it a gentle, slightly weathered look. Because all clay bricks have natural variation, mixing bricks from at least three packs on site is recommended to achieve a more uniform finish.\n\nThis brick offers a balance of aesthetic appeal and suited performance for many external wall applications, particularly those involving restoration, matching, or sensitive design contexts.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e228 mm × 109 mm × 68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSand-faced \/ Stock Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e15 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e420\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 Made using the stock (soft-mud) manufacturing method, this brick carries subtle irregularities and texture that suit traditional and period-style buildings. Its imperial height is especially useful where matching or tying into existing brickwork is required.\n\nWith an F2 durability rating, the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for typical external exposure in the UK. The 13% water absorption is moderate; to ensure long-term performance, proper detailing (cavity design, flashing, drainage, appropriate mortar) is essential.\n\nAlways mix bricks from multiple packs during laying to reduce the risk of visible banding or abrupt colour shifts. It’s also wise to request sample bricks or additional high-quality images before placing large orders, especially in restoration or matching projects.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 13% water absorption acceptable for external walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 13% is a common absorption value for stock bricks. With correct detailing and moisture control, it performs reliably in external wall applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating imply?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for normal UK external exposure. In more aggressive environments (e.g. near the coast or heavy freeze-thaw), a higher-rated brick might be safer. \u003ch4\u003eWill the brick colour vary between production batches?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — variation in shade is natural in clay bricks, especially those made using soft-mud processes. Mixing bricks from at least three packs during installation helps achieve a more consistent visual finish.\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":51448278778198,"sku":"161883","price":669.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-swanage-red-imperial-facing-brick-pack-of-420-5972503.jpg?v=1772656874","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-swanage-red-imperial-facing-brick-pack-of-420","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}