Wienerberger Olde Heritage Antique Stock Facing Brick
The Wienerberger Olde Heritage Antique is a hand-moulded stock brick with a creased surface and warm red/antique multi tones. Its aged appearance makes it ideal for heritage builds, restorations, and projects that require a traditional character. As with all clay products, natural shade variation is expected, so blending bricks from at least three packs during installation is recommended to achieve a consistent finish.
This brick combines rustic aesthetics with reliable performance, offering frost resistance, moderate compressive strength, and controlled water absorption suitable for facing applications in UK conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215mm × 102.5mm × 65mm
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Colour:Red / Antique / Multi
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Texture:Hand-Moulded Stock, Creased Finish
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Water Absorption:? 15%
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Durability:F2
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Compressive Strength:? 13 N/mm²
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Pack Quantity:500
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Gross Dry Density:1630 kg/m³
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Thermal Conductivity:0.600 W/(m·K)
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Initial Rate of Water Absorption:0.7 – 3.0 kg/(m²·min)
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Active Soluble Salts:S2
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Reaction to Fire:Class A1
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Size Tolerance:T1
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Range Tolerance:R1
Description & Usage Notes
Manufactured at the Warnham plant using a traditional hand-moulding process, the Olde Heritage Antique features a creased surface and naturally blended tones that provide a timeworn look. With water absorption ? 15% and compressive strength ? 13 N/mm², it is designed for facing applications rather than structural use.
The F2 durability rating ensures frost resistance under normal UK exposure conditions. Proper detailing — cavity wall design, flashing, drainage, and compatible mortar — is essential for long-term performance. Always blend bricks from multiple packs and consider building a sample panel before ordering in bulk to confirm tone and finish.
FAQs
Is ? 15% water absorption suitable for external walls?
Yes — this is standard for hand-moulded stock bricks and ensures dependable performance when combined with correct wall detailing.
What does the F2 durability rating mean?
It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for use in normal UK exposure conditions.
Will the red/antique tones vary between packs?
Yes — natural colour variation is part of the clay process. Mixing bricks from at least three packs helps achieve a more uniform appearance.
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