{"product_id":"wienerberger-olde-sussex-blend-facing-brick-pack-of-500","title":"Wienerberger Olde Sussex Blend Facing Brick Pack of 500","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWienerberger Olde Sussex Blend Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Wienerberger Olde Sussex Blend facing brick brings a classic aesthetic with its red-multi creased surface, offering warmth and texture to façades. Hand-moulded and manufactured at Warnham, it blends traditional character with structural reliability.\n\nThis brick is engineered to perform in real-world external conditions, offering strength, durability, and moisture control to back up its visual appeal.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions (L × W × H):\u003c\/b\u003e215 × 102.5 × 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePack quantity:\u003c\/b\u003e500 bricks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003eT2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRange tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003eR1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGross dry density:\u003c\/b\u003e1630 kg\/m³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive strength:\u003c\/b\u003e? 13 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThermal conductivity:\u003c\/b\u003e0.600 W\/(m·K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability designation:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum water absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e? 15 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReaction to fire:\u003c\/b\u003eClass A1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive soluble salts:\u003c\/b\u003eS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction method:\u003c\/b\u003eHand-moulded, creased finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Olde Sussex Blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nOlde Sussex Blend offers a timeless, natural look. Its red-multi tones provide variation and depth, while the creased texture gives façade surfaces a handcrafted quality. The combination helps mask minor visual imperfections and softens transitions in walling.\n\nFrom a performance perspective, it holds up well. With a compressive strength of 13 N\/mm² and F2 durability rating, it is suitable for many exposed walling scenarios. The ? 15 % water absorption is moderate—so good detailing (cavity design, DPCs, flashing) is essential. Its fire class (A1) and soluble salts classification (S2) mean it meets modern safety and durability standards.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWill the colour vary across the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes — slight tonal variation is part of the design. Blending bricks from multiple packs during installation helps maintain a balanced, cohesive appearance. \u003ch4\u003eIs 15 % water absorption safe for UK external walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes, when properly detailed. While 15 % is moderate, combining this brick with sound cavity design, damp proofing, and flashings ensures long-term durability. \u003ch4\u003eCan Olde Sussex Blend be used in structural or loadbearing masonry?\u003c\/h4\u003e To a degree — its compressive strength (? 13 N\/mm²) gives it capacity for many common masonry applications. But for heavy structural use, always check your design loads, mortar specification, and regulatory requirements before proceeding.\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":51448325439830,"sku":"162039","price":680.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/wienerberger-olde-sussex-blend-facing-brick-pack-of-500-3462226.jpg?v=1772656699","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/wienerberger-olde-sussex-blend-facing-brick-pack-of-500","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}