Ibstock Tradesman Millgate Buff Wirecut Facing Brick
The Ibstock Tradesman Millgate Buff Wirecut Facing Brick is a buff-coloured clay brick with a light, sandfaced wirecut texture. Its warm, consistent tones make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects. Because clay is a natural product, small variations in shade are expected — to achieve a balanced look, always mix bricks from at least three packs during installation.
This brick offers dependable performance with a compressive strength of 50 N/mm², a water absorption of 12%, and an F2 frost-resistance rating, making it suitable for most standard external wall applications in the UK. With a pack size of 500, it is well suited for medium to large-scale builds where quality and consistency are essential.
Key Specifications
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Size:215mm × 102mm × 65mm
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Colour:Buff
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Texture:Light / Sandfaced Wirecut
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Water Absorption:12%
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Durability:F2
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Compressive Strength:50 N/mm²
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Pack Quantity:500
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Active Soluble Salts:S2
Description & Usage Notes
Produced using the wirecut (extruded) process, this brick delivers accurate sizing and clean edges while maintaining a sandfaced texture for added character. Its buff colouring works well in lighter façades or as part of mixed brick schemes to add warmth.
The F2 durability rating ensures resistance to frost under normal UK conditions. With a 12% water absorption rate, correct detailing — such as cavity construction, flashings, effective drainage, and a suitable mortar — is essential to maintain long-term performance.
To reduce visible banding, blend bricks from multiple packs on site. Viewing a physical sample or high-quality images before ordering in bulk is also recommended to confirm colour and finish expectations.
FAQs
Is 12% water absorption acceptable for external walls?
Yes — 12% is a typical value for facing bricks. When combined with proper detailing and moisture management, it provides reliable performance.
What does the F2 durability rating mean?
It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for general UK exposure. In harsher environments, such as coastal locations or heavy freeze-thaw cycles, a higher durability brick may be required.
Will the brick colour vary between packs?
Yes — variation is natural in clay bricks, particularly lighter tones. To achieve a consistent appearance, mix bricks from at least three packs during construction.
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