The Ibstock Staffordshire is a blue smooth perforated facing brick. With its specifications and water absorption being 7% it is usually used as an engineering brick and are manufactured specially to be stronger and denser than ordinary bricks. The clay material makes the product durable and strong. It is suitable for domestic and commercial buildings. In addition, the brick is good for general purpose brickwork and is moderately frost resistant. It has compressive strength of 75N/mm2. Clay facing bricks when incorporated into a building gives an acoustic insulation. This particular brick has a high thermal mass and low conductivity, contributing to the building's own efficiency. The product conforms to BS EN 1745 for water vapour permeability, BS EN 771-1 and BS EN 998-2. Other benefits include being cost effective and clay brick has a long service life, also re-usable upon destruction. PLEASE NOTE: The image is for representative purposes only, if unsure please order a sample Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, brick manufacturers have seen a surge in demand which has led to stock shortages and extended lead times. The price set against the product is based on them being in stock and delivered out of selected depots. We will always try to make sure that our customers' orders are fulfilled, but in the event we cannot supply the bricks within our selected network we will offer an alternative solution where possible.