{"product_id":"ibstock-tradesman-heather-65mm-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Tradesman Heather 65mm Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Tradesman Heather Mixture Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Tradesman Heather Mixture Wirecut Facing Brick combines rich red and purple tones with a light texture, creating a visually dynamic and refined façade finish. Because clay bricks naturally vary, slight differences in colour or texture may occur — mixing bricks from at least three packs on site helps achieve a more uniform overall appearance.\n\nThis brick offers both aesthetic quality and strong performance, making it suitable for external wall use in many typical UK building situations.\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\u003eRed \/ Purple Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSand-faced, Wirecut Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e7%\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 via the wirecut (extruded) method, this brick offers precise dimensions and crisp edges. Its heather mixture of red and purple tones gives a distinctive, elegant character suited for both traditional and contemporary schemes.\n\nWith an F2 durability rating, the brick is frost-resistant under standard UK external exposure. The low water absorption rate of 7% aids in performance, but proper detailing — including cavity wall design, flashings, drainage, and correct mortar — remains crucial for long-term durability.\n\nTo avoid visible banding, always mix bricks from at least three different packs during installation. It’s also a good idea to request a physical sample or high-quality images before placing a large order to confirm you're happy with the tone and texture.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 7% water absorption good for external walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. A 7% absorption rate is quite low for a facing brick and supports better moisture resistance when combined with proper wall detailing. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e It indicates the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for typical external exposure in the UK. For very harsh environments (e.g. coastal spray, severe freeze-thaw), a higher durability rating might be preferred. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. Variation in tone and texture is natural with clay bricks, especially multi-tone blends. Mixing bricks from multiple packs during installation helps blend these variations and maintain visual consistency.\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":51448290378070,"sku":"161894","price":642.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-tradesman-heather-65mm-facing-brick-pack-of-500-8209872.jpg?v=1772656876","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-tradesman-heather-65mm-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}