What is the 65mm Ibstock Bexhill Red Facing Brick?
The 65mm Ibstock Bexhill Red is a high-quality stock-moulded clay facing brick manufactured by Ibstock Brick in the UK. Featuring a rich traditional red hue with a fine sandfaced texture, this 65mm exterior facing brick is crafted with shallow frog indentations. It delivers a classical, warm brickwork appearance specified extensively for heritage restoration, domestic extensions, boundary walls, and modern residential developments requiring a timeless red facade.
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 / Ashdown Range |
| Product Name / Code | Bexhill Red (A4032A) |
| Work Dimensions (LxWxH) | 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm (Standard UK Metric Size) |
| Manufacturing Process | Stock Moulded / Frogged Clay Brick |
| Texture & Appearance | Sandfaced (Classic Rich Red Tones) |
| Compressive Strength | 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. 15% |
| Pack Quantity | 400 Bricks per Pack |
Estimating & Site Workmanship Best Practice
When planning masonry work and site schedules using the Ibstock Bexhill Red 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 400 bricks covers approximately 6.67 m² of finished wall area.
- Colour Blending On-Site: Natural stock clay bricks display subtle shade variations between kilns and production batches. Always mix and lay bricks from a minimum of 3 separate packs simultaneously to guarantee a balanced, harmonious colour distribution across the building elevation.
- Brick Samples & Matching: Due to natural shade variations across clay runs, we recommend requesting a physical sample or sending photos of existing masonry to our team to confirm brick match accuracy before taking full site delivery.
- Weathering & Exposure: Certified to F2 durability standards, these facing bricks are fully approved for external cavity walls, garden boundary structures, and parapet walls exposed to severe UK winter conditions.
