Handmade Facing Bricks

Whether a building is intended to blend with the landscape or make an independent statement, the choice of colour and texture for handmade facing bricks is vital.

Coleford Facing Bricks offer the ideal way to increase the presence of your project adding mellowness and maturity from day one.

What better way to protect and enhance your investment than by using genuine handmade bricks.

We offer a full range of metric and imperial sized bricks as standard, along with a bespoke service for individual requirements. If your after a more distressed appearance we can apply our 'Rustic' finish to the entire colour range. For further information on colours and textures go to the colour range pages.

Brick Properties
Compressive strength:	70N/mm
Water absorption:	4%
Durability:	F2
Liability to efflorescence:	S2
Gross dry density:	1960kg/m3

For further information on Std brick sizes and product specifications go to the technical page.

All Coleford Bricks are F2 and S2 quality in accordance with BS EN 771-1 2003 which makes them suitable for sills, copings and parapet walls etc, when laid in accordance with BS 5628 Part 3 2001.

Above: Saxon Multi blend. Detail of building showing the clever use of clean cut stone next to the beautiful texture of handmade bricks, creating a stunning contrast.

Above: Forest Royal. This imposing detached house makes great use of standard size bricks to construct many of its intricate architectural details.

Above: Forest Royal. Cotswold Buff. A striking example of how effortlessly modern building materials can be combined with traditional handmade bricks to create a welcome addition to any city centre's architecture.