{"product_id":"ibstock-throckley-mixed-buff-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Throckley Mixed Buff Rustic Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Mixed Buff Rustic Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Mixed Buff Rustic Wirecut Facing Brick is a buff \/ multi-tone clay facing brick with a heavy textured (rusticated) wirecut finish. Because bricks are natural and finishes like this tend to vary, small differences in shade or surface are expected — mixing bricks from at least three packs on site helps minimise visible banding and ensures a more consistent look.\n\nThis brick combines visual character with solid performance. With strong compressive strength, moderate water absorption, and frost resistance, it is suitable for many standard external wall applications in the UK — provided detailing is done correctly.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215 mm × 102 mm × 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eMixed Buff \/ Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eHeavy \/ Rusticated Wirecut Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e50 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 with a rusticated texture, this brick features clean edges with a more rugged surface appearance. The mixed buff \/ multi tones give it versatility in design, working especially well in palettes needing lighter or neutral brickwork.\n\nIts F2 durability rating indicates frost resistance appropriate for typical external exposure conditions. The 9% water absorption is moderate, which helps performance when paired with correct detailing such as cavity wall design, flashing, and effective moisture control.\n\nTo maintain a balanced visual appearance, always mix bricks from multiple packs during laying. Requesting physical samples or extra high-resolution images before placing a large order is a smart move to confirm shade and texture match your expectations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 9% water absorption acceptable for facing bricks?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 9% is a solid value for a quality facing brick. With good wall detailing and moisture control, it performs reliably in external applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean in practice?\u003c\/h4\u003e F2 means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for standard external exposure in the UK. In extremely harsh or aggressive environments (e.g. direct sea spray), a higher durability brick might be more appropriate. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — variation is natural in clay bricks, especially those with multi or buff blends. Mixing bricks from at least three different packs during installation helps reduce visible differences in tone.\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":51448281203030,"sku":"161887","price":675.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-throckley-mixed-buff-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-500-7054722.jpg?v=1772656876","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-throckley-mixed-buff-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}