{"product_id":"ibstock-tradesman-tudor-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Ibstock Tradesman Tudor Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Tradesman Tudor Regent Wirecut Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Tradesman Tudor Regent Wirecut Facing Brick is a high-quality facing brick with a rich red and multi blend. Its smooth wirecut finish gives a consistent, clean look that works well across both modern and traditional builds.\n\nThis brick is engineered for performance as well as appearance. With a compressive strength of 60 N\/mm², frost resistance to F2 standards, and a low water absorption rate of 9%, it offers excellent durability for external walling in typical UK conditions. Supplied in packs of 500, it is suitable for larger projects where consistency and reliability are essential.\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 \/ Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eSmooth, 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\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 using the wirecut (extruded) process, this brick delivers precise sizing, sharp edges, and a uniform appearance. Its red \/ multi tone offers visual variety while maintaining a neat, professional finish.\n\nWith its F2 frost resistance and low 9% water absorption, this brick performs strongly in standard UK exposure conditions. Proper detailing — including cavity wall design, effective drainage, flashings, and suitable mortar — is recommended to ensure long-term performance.\n\nTo avoid colour banding, always blend bricks from at least three different packs during installation. Viewing a sample or requesting high-quality images before placing a large order is also advisable to confirm the final appearance.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 9% water absorption good for external walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — 9% is a low figure for a facing brick and supports reliable long-term performance when paired with correct wall detailing. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for typical UK exposure conditions. For harsher environments such as coastal areas or severe freeze-thaw zones, a higher durability brick may be preferred. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — natural colour variation is expected in clay bricks. Mixing bricks from multiple packs helps achieve a consistent overall 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":51448296735062,"sku":"161900","price":642.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-tradesman-tudor-facing-brick-pack-of-500-8382839.jpg?v=1772656837","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-tradesman-tudor-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}