{"product_id":"ibstock-tradesman-buff-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Tradesman Buff Multi Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Tradesman Buff Multi 65 mm Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThis brick offers a warm buff tone with multi-tonal variation, and a smooth wirecut finish. Because clay bricks naturally vary in colour and texture, mixing bricks from at least three packs during installation helps achieve a more consistent appearance.\n\nIt’s a practical option for external brickwork, balancing visual appeal with reliable performance properties.\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 Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eWirecut \/ Rolled 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\u003e60 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 a wirecut (extruded) process, this brick gives crisp edges and consistent sizing. Its buff multi tones allow flexibility across many architectural styles.\n\nIts F2 rating ensures frost resistance in typical UK conditions. With 9% water absorption, proper detailing (e.g. cavity design, flashing, drainage, correct mortar) is essential to ensure longevity.\n\nTo reduce visible banding, always blend bricks from multiple packs during laying. Requesting a sample or extra high-resolution images before ordering in bulk is also advised, especially for colour matching jobs.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 9% water absorption good enough for external walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 9% absorption is solid for many quality facing bricks. When combined with good detailing and moisture control, it performs reliably in external applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability classification mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e F2 means frost resistance suitable for general external exposure across the UK. In more aggressive conditions (e.g. coastal areas or heavy freeze-thaw zones), a higher durability grade might be preferred. \u003ch4\u003eWill the brick’s shade vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. Variation in colour and texture is natural in clay bricks. Mixing bricks from at least three different packs during installation helps produce a more uniform 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":51448288280918,"sku":"161893","price":672.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-tradesman-buff-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500-2631235.jpg?v=1772656877","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-tradesman-buff-multi-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}