{"product_id":"ibstock-tyneham-restoration-red-facing-brick-pack-of-476","title":"Ibstock Tyneham Restoration Red Facing Brick Pack of 476","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIbstock Tyneham Restoration Red Imperial 68 mm Handmade Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Ibstock Tyneham Restoration Red Imperial 68 mm Handmade Facing Brick has a traditional, handmade texture with frogged details — ideal for restoration work, conservation builds, or any project seeking that reclaimed-brick character. Because this is a clay and handmade product, slight variations in tone and finish are natural, so mixing bricks from at least three packs on site helps blend subtle differences.\n\nDespite its character look, this brick is fit for external use under standard UK exposure conditions. It balances aesthetic charm with moderate structural performance where detailed wall design supports it.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e228mm × 109mm × 68mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eHandmade (light texture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e15 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e420\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 Crafted via a handmade (soft mud \/ stock) process, this brick captures the look and feel of older masonry, with irregularities and a tactile surface. The imperial 68 mm height also helps it tie into older or heritage masonry more seamlessly.\n\nIts F2 durability rating gives frost resistance under typical UK exposure. The 13% water absorption is moderately high, so good detailing — such as proper cavity design, flashings, drainage, and mortar selection — is especially important for longevity.\n\nWhen laying, always mix bricks from multiple packs to reduce visible colour transitions or banding. Requesting a sample or additional close-up images before placing large orders is advisable, particularly where matching or visual consistency is important.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs 13% water absorption too high for an external facing brick?\u003c\/h4\u003e Not necessarily. For handmade or stock bricks, 13% is acceptable. The key is that the wall design must manage moisture well—good cavity, moisture control, and detailing will help it perform reliably. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean in practice?\u003c\/h4\u003e F2 means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for general external exposure under UK conditions. It’s not ideal for severe or highly aggressive environments (e.g. direct sea spray) unless additional protection is provided. \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour and texture vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — variation is natural for handmade clay bricks. To avoid visible banding or abrupt changes in tone, always blend bricks from at least three different packs during installation.\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":51448278909270,"sku":"161885","price":681.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/ibstock-tyneham-restoration-red-facing-brick-pack-of-476-6359243.jpg?v=1772656876","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/ibstock-tyneham-restoration-red-facing-brick-pack-of-476","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}