Wienerberger Olde Horsham Stock Facing Brick
The Wienerberger Olde Horsham is a hand-moulded stock brick with a creased finish and warm red/multi tones. Its rustic, timeworn appearance makes it ideal for heritage builds, restorations, and projects where traditional character is required. As with all clay bricks, natural shade variation is expected, so blending bricks from at least three packs during installation is recommended for a consistent façade.
This brick combines authentic style with dependable performance, offering frost resistance, moderate compressive strength, and controlled absorption for external facing applications under UK conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215mm × 102.5mm × 65mm
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Colour:Red / 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 Horsham features a creased face and rich red/multi tones for a heritage look. With water absorption ? 15% and compressive strength ? 13 N/mm², it is suitable for facing use rather than heavy structural work.
The F2 durability rating ensures frost resistance under normal UK exposure conditions. Long-term performance requires correct construction detailing — cavity wall design, drainage, flashings, and compatible mortar. To reduce visual banding, always blend bricks from multiple packs and consider a sample panel before committing to large orders.
FAQs
Is ? 15% water absorption suitable for external walls?
Yes — this level is typical for hand-moulded stock bricks and performs reliably when correct wall detailing is applied.
What does the F2 durability rating mean?
It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for normal UK external exposure conditions.
Will the red/multi tones vary between packs?
Yes — shade variation is natural with clay bricks. Mixing bricks from at least three packs helps achieve a consistent appearance.
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