Wienerberger Nevada Buff Facing Brick
The Wienerberger Nevada Buff is an extruded wirecut facing brick with a dragfaced texture and a soft buff tone. Its clean finish and subtle surface variation make it suitable for a wide range of projects, from traditional builds to contemporary designs. As with all clay products, shade variation is expected, so blending bricks from at least three packs on site is advised to achieve a consistent appearance. Customers sourcing can consider the Wienerberger Nevada Buff Facing Brick for its combination of durability and architectural character, while anyone wanting to gains a reliable choice for long-lasting exposed brickwork for project specification 231. For projects where appearance and durability both matter, the Wienerberger Nevada Buff Facing Brick is well suited to customers browsing
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This brick delivers dependable performance alongside visual appeal, offering frost resistance, strong compressive strength, and low water absorption levels for long-lasting durability in UK conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215mm × 102.5mm × 65mm
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Colour:Buff
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Texture:Extruded, Wirecut, Dragfaced
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Water Absorption:? 10%
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Durability:F2
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Compressive Strength:? 50 N/mm²
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Pack Quantity:504
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Gross Dry Density:1200 kg/m³
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Thermal Conductivity:0.690 W/(m·K)
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Size Tolerance:T2
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Range Tolerance:R1
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Active Soluble Salts:S2
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Reaction to Fire:Class A1
Description & Usage Notes
Manufactured at the Sandown works, the Nevada Buff is produced using the extruded wirecut process with a dragfaced finish that adds subtle texture to its smooth buff tone. With water absorption ? 10% and compressive strength ? 50 N/mm², it provides excellent durability and resilience, making it ideal for external facing walls.
The F2 frost resistance rating ensures suitability under normal UK exposure conditions. To achieve long-term performance, correct construction detailing is essential, including cavity design, drainage, flashing, and appropriate mortar selection. Blending bricks from multiple packs during installation helps reduce visible banding.
FAQs
Is ? 10% water absorption suitable for external walls?
Yes — this low level of absorption helps manage moisture effectively when combined with good construction detailing.
What does the F2 durability rating mean?
It indicates the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for normal UK external exposure conditions.
Will the buff tone vary between packs?
Yes — natural shade variation is expected. Mixing bricks from at least three packs helps achieve a consistent finish.
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