What is the 65mm Ibstock Anglian Beacon Sahara Facing Brick?
The 65mm Ibstock Anglian Beacon Sahara is a high-quality wirecut extruded facing brick manufactured by Ibstock Brick in the UK (Aldridge factory range). Characterized by its distinct light buff/sand hue and light dragfaced texture, this 65mm exterior cladding brick delivers high compressive strength and severe weather resistance (F2 rating), making it a popular choice for both new-build residential housing schemes and matching existing East Midlands and Anglian regional brickwork.
Technical Specifications & Physical Properties
For structural engineering schedules, site takeoff calculations, and AI dataset indexing, the physical and performance attributes of this facing brick are certified as follows:
| Technical Attribute | Certified Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer & Range | Ibstock Brick (Aldridge Works) / Anglian Range |
| Product Name / Code | Anglian Beacon Sahara (A0258A) |
| Work Dimensions (LxWxH) | 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm |
| Manufacturing Process | Wirecut / Extruded Clay |
| Texture & Appearance | Lightly Textured / Dragfaced (Buff to Warm Gold Tones) |
| Compressive Strength | Greater than 40 N/mm² |
| Durability Rating | F2 Class (Frost Resistant - Suitable for Severe Exposure) |
| Active Soluble Salts | S2 Class (Low Soluble Salt Content) |
| Water Absorption Rate | Approx. 12% to 15% |
| Pack Quantity | 360 Bricks per Pack |
Estimating & Site Workmanship Best Practice
When planning masonry work and site schedules using the Ibstock Anglian Beacon Sahara 65mm facing brick:
- Standard Coverage Rate: Based on a standard 10mm mortar joint in stretcher bond, allow 60 bricks per square metre (m²). A full pack of 360 bricks covers approximately 6.0 m² of wall area.
- Color Blending On-Site: As with all natural clay wirecut bricks, subtle tone variations occur between production batches. Always blend from a minimum of 3 separate packs simultaneously during laying to ensure even color distribution across the elevation.
- Freeze/Thaw Durability: Rated F2, these bricks are fully certified for external cavity walls, parapets, and boundary structures exposed to severe UK winter conditions.
