{"product_id":"wienerberger-berkshire-red-facing-brick-pack-of-504","title":"Wienerberger Berkshire Red Facing Brick Pack of 504","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWienerberger Berkshire Red Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Berkshire Red is a wirecut extruded facing brick with a bold, traditional red tone. Its clean cut edges and consistent texture make it suited for a wide range of architectural styles — from classic dwellings to contemporary builds. Because it’s clay, natural shade variation can occur, so mixing bricks from at least three packs during laying is recommended for colour uniformity.\n\nThis brick provides strong technical performance, with good compressive strength, frost resistance (F2 rating), and typical water absorption suitable for external walling in UK conditions.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e215mm × 102.5mm × 65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003eDeep Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003eExtruded, Wirecut Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e? 50 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e504\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 by the extruded\/wirecut method, the Berkshire Red brick delivers precise dimensions and sharp edges, giving clean, crisp masonry lines. Its deep red hue works well on prominent facades or where a strong statement is desired.\n\nIts F2 durability class ensures frost resistance under typical UK exposure conditions. With water absorption of up to 10%, this brick balances performance and moisture control, but correct detailing (e.g. cavity construction, flashing, drainage, and suitable mortar) remains essential to maintain long life.\n\nTo reduce visible banding or tone shifts, always mix bricks from multiple packs during laying. Requesting physical samples or reviewing high-resolution images is recommended before placing large orders to confirm tone and texture match your expectations.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eIs ? 10% water absorption acceptable for facing bricks?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — ? 10% absorption is within the desirable range for high-quality facing bricks. When combined with proper detailing, it offers reliable performance in external wall applications. \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the F2 durability rating mean in practice?\u003c\/h4\u003e It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for usual UK external exposure. For exposed or harsh environments (coastal zones, severe freeze-thaw), you might prefer a higher durability grade. \u003ch4\u003eWill the red colour vary between packs?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — natural variation is expected in clay products. Blending bricks from at least three packs during installation helps reduce visible differences in tone or shade.\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":"Weinerberger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51448303616342,"sku":"161976","price":500.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/wienerberger-berkshire-red-facing-brick-pack-of-504-9512004.jpg?v=1772656836","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/wienerberger-berkshire-red-facing-brick-pack-of-504","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}