{"product_id":"ibstock-tradesman-light-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Tradesman Light Rustic Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Tradesman Light Rustic Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Tradesman Light Rustic Wirecut Facing Brick features a soft, warm tone with a rustic surface texture, making it an appealing choice for both modern and traditional projects. Because clay is a natural product, slight variations in shade and finish are expected, so bricks should always be mixed from at least three packs on site to achieve a consistent appearance.\n\nThis brick is designed to balance aesthetics with dependable performance. With moderate water absorption, frost resistance, and good compressive strength, it performs well in standard UK external 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\u003eLight Rustic \/ Buff-Red Tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eRustic, Wirecut Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e12%\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 Made via the wirecut (extruded) process, this brick offers clean edges, precise sizing, and a lightly rustic finish that adds character to façades. Its warm buff-red tones suit a variety of architectural styles.\n\nThe F2 durability rating ensures frost resistance under normal UK conditions. With a water absorption of 12%, correct detailing — such as cavity design, flashing, and drainage — is important for long-term performance.\n\nFor best results, always blend bricks from multiple packs during laying. It’s also advisable to review a sample or high-quality images before placing a bulk order to ensure the tone and finish meet expectations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 12% water absorption acceptable for external walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. A 12% absorption rate is standard for facing bricks and ensures good performance when paired with proper detailing. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for general UK exposure. For harsher environments, such as coastal zones or heavy freeze-thaw cycles, a higher durability brick may be more appropriate. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes. Some variation is natural with clay bricks, particularly those with rustic finishes. Mixing bricks from at least three packs during installation reduces the risk of visible banding.\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":51448292802902,"sku":"161896","price":642.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-tradesman-light-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-500-7932389.jpg?v=1772656873","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-tradesman-light-rustic-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}