What is the 65mm Ibstock Anglian Buff Multi Rustic Brick?
The 65mm Ibstock Anglian Buff Multi Rustic is a high-quality wirecut extruded facing brick manufactured by Ibstock Brick in the UK. Featuring a rich multi-buff palette blended with subtle earthy tones and a rustic creased texture, this 65mm exterior facing brick delivers a traditional handcrafted appearance combined with high compressive strength and an F2 severe weather frost resistance rating. It is widely specified across UK residential new builds, extensions, and regional matching projects.
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 / Anglian Range |
| Product Name / Code | Anglian Buff Multi Rustic (A0255A) |
| Work Dimensions (LxWxH) | 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm (Standard UK Metric Size) |
| Manufacturing Process | Wirecut / Extruded Clay |
| Texture & Appearance | Heavy Rustic / Lightly Creased (Buff Multi Tones) |
| Compressive Strength | Greater than 30 N/mm² |
| Durability Rating | F2 Class (Fully 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 Buff Multi Rustic 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 trade pack of 360 bricks covers approximately 6 m² of finished wall area.
- Colour Blending On-Site: Multi-tonal rustic clay bricks show natural subtle variation between kilns and batches. Always mix and lay bricks from a minimum of 3 separate packs simultaneously to guarantee a balanced, harmonious blend across the building facade.
- Weathering & Exposure: Certified to F2 durability standards, these facing bricks are fully approved for external cavity walls, garden boundary walls, and parapet structures exposed to frost and freezing conditions.
