{"product_id":"wienerberger-sawston-buff-facing-brick-pack-of-660","title":"Wienerberger Sawston Buff Facing Brick Pack of 660","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWienerberger Sawston Buff Stock Facing Brick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Wienerberger Sawston Buff Stock facing brick brings together soft buff tones, a textured surface, and solid masonry performance. With its mellow, warm character, this brick works well in both classic and modern settings. The “stock” manufacturing style lends it a heritage feel, while its structural properties ensure it’s more than just decorative.\n\nThis is a brick that’s made to look and last — combining aesthetic value with dependable durability for external walling applications.\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\u003e660 bricks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurability designation:\u003c\/b\u003eF2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive soluble salts:\u003c\/b\u003eS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaximum water absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e19 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompressive strength:\u003c\/b\u003e? 12 N\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction method:\u003c\/b\u003eStock (frogged facing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppearance \/ texture:\u003c\/b\u003eHeavily textured buff surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Sawston Buff Stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nSawston Buff Stock offers a balanced aesthetic and practical performance. Its buff colour is warm enough to harmonize with both neutral and bold material palettes, while the heavily textured surface adds tactile character without becoming overly rugged. It’s a good choice when you want a traditional appearance with enough variation to avoid flatness.\n\nFrom a technical standpoint, it’s designed to handle typical external conditions. Though its water absorption (19 %) is on the higher side, its F2 durability rating and 12 N\/mm² compressive strength give it sufficient resilience when installed with careful detailing. For areas with heavy exposure, attention to cavity design, damp proofing, and drainage will be essential to maintain long-term performance.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWill the buff tone look consistent throughout the wall?\u003c\/h4\u003e There will naturally be variation across bricks—especially with stock-style, textured units. Mixing bricks from several packs during laying helps the overall façade appear more uniform and balanced. \u003ch4\u003eIs 19 % water absorption too high for exterior walls?\u003c\/h4\u003e It is higher than many modern facing bricks, but not necessarily prohibitive. When combined with proper detailing—good cavity design, DPCs, effective flashings, and moisture control—this brick can still perform well in many UK contexts. \u003ch4\u003eCan this brick support structural loads?\u003c\/h4\u003e Yes, to a degree. With a compressive strength of 12 N\/mm², it’s suitable for many masonry applications, especially in non-extreme loading scenarios. However, for heavy structural or loadbearing applications, cross-check the full structural design, mortar strength, and local regulation compliance.\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":51448313086294,"sku":"162026","price":642.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/wienerberger-sawston-buff-facing-brick-pack-of-660-3470237.jpg?v=1772656757","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/wienerberger-sawston-buff-facing-brick-pack-of-660","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}