{"product_id":"ibstock-throckley-sandalwood-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Throckley Sandalwood Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Sandalwood Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Sandalwood Wirecut Facing Brick is a buff-toned clay facing brick with a light texture, offering a soft, warm aesthetic for facades. Because clay is a natural material, slight shade variations may occur between production batches — mixing bricks from at least three different packs on site is recommended to reduce visible banding.\n\nIt offers both visual appeal and reliable performance. With solid compressive strength, moderate water absorption, and a frost-resistant durability rating, it is suitable for many typical external wall applications.\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\u003eBuff\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\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 via the wirecut (extruded) process, this brick ensures precision in size and edges, while its buff tone lends itself well to lighter masonry schemes.\n\nThe F2 durability rating ensures frost resistance in normal external UK conditions. The 9% water absorption is moderate — to maintain long-term performance, proper detailing (cavity design, flashing, drainage, and suitable mortar) is important.\n\nTo achieve a consistent finish, always blend bricks from multiple packs during installation. Viewing a physical sample or requesting detailed images before placing a large order is also advisable to confirm colour and texture.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 9% water absorption acceptable for exterior walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 9% is a good value for a facing brick. With correct detailing and moisture management, it performs reliably in external wall applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating indicate?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suited for general UK external exposure. In more aggressive environments, a brick with higher durability may be preferred. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — variation is natural in clay bricks. To reduce visible banding or sudden colour shifts, always mix bricks from at least three different packs when laying.\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":51448283660630,"sku":"161889","price":714.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-throckley-sandalwood-facing-brick-pack-of-500-1860268.jpg?v=1772656875","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-throckley-sandalwood-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}