Facing Bricks

High-Quality Facing Bricks for Every Project | Affordable Options from Top Manufacturers

Facing bricks are a type of building bricks that are meant to be visible, and they have been façade materials of choice, particularly in the housing market, for many years. To achieve that, the production process involves a variety of manufacturing techniques that enable the creation of very distinctive performance qualities and aesthetic effects. We currently stock about 240 variations of cheap facing bricks; they are all sourced from well-known manufacturers such as Ibstock facing bricks, Wienerberger bricks, and Forterra bricks.

What are facing bricks?

As the name suggests, facing bricks are bricks manufactured to be utilised as facing, i.e., the exterior of a building's wall. Since facing bricks in the UK have the biggest impact on the external aesthetic appeal of a building, it is particularly important to select the right product for your project.

The wirecut or extruded are the most popular brick types. They are manufactured from fired clay; mortar is used for reinforcement, then it is bonded with cement, sand, and water. These bricks are immediately recognisable from the standard brickwork since they are more exacting in shape and size in comparison to mud-soft or clay bricks.

They vary in a selection of colours, from the classic red facing bricks (rustic) to contemporary smooth blue facing bricks, grey facing bricks, browns, buff facing bricks, and yellow facing bricks. The texture of the bricks plays a key role; the light texture and smooth bricks will compliment modern buildings, whereas glazed textures and solid edges will add that additional advantage that will influence the price point.
For a more worn-weathered look, the heavily textured bricks would suit the most.

Benefits of Facing Bricks

• Increases the value of your home. The first aspect that potential buyers will notice when assessing your home is your home's beauty, thanks to face bricks. The standout view of the bricks is just unparalleled, and buyers will be willing to pay any amount for your home.

• Wide variety to choose from. The face bricks for sale are available in a myriad of shades, surface textures, and shapes that provide a broad range of design selections to ensure that you achieve a head-turning appearance without compromising quality and value.

• Fire-resistant-facing bricks are built strong, and this contributes to their fire resistance properties. In case of fire, they can stand for a long time and prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of your home.

• Enhanced thermal insulation—clay bricks offer a high degree of energy efficiency and are used in most UK homes. On the other hand, facing bricks UK are manufactured from clay or concrete and offer an enhanced thermal insulation property.

• Eco-friendly—when it comes to environmental sustainability, facing bricks tick all the requirements in a manner that rarely any other construction material can match.

• Less maintenance-facing bricks are maintenance-free, i.e., you will spend little time and resources to keep them looking great.

• Facing bricks are resistant to warping, fading, peeling, rotting, denting, rusting, and termite infestation. Therefore, their appearance is not easily compromised.

• Less expensive: facing bricks already have a superb design and aesthetic look, and thus there is no need to add whitewash or extra paint to make your home look attractive. From a cost-saving point of view, this makes the face brick cost low.

• Energy-efficient—we have noted that facing bricks provide great insulation. The bricks control heat loss and gain in your home, hence contributing to overall energy savings.

What Are Facing Bricks Used For

Facing bricks can be used in varied applications, whether it is a new build or a renovation project.

They are used for:

•Cavity walls

•Garden walls

•Decorative interior walls

•Designing of eye-catching exterior walls

Browse Our Range of Facing Bricks

At MGN Builders Merchants, we stock a wide variety of facing bricks that suit any style or budget. Whether you're working on a new build or a renovation project, our selection offers everything from traditional red-facing bricks to modern smooth finishes. Choose from various colors, textures, and shapes to bring your vision to life.

You can purchase facing bricks in bulk or individually through our easy-to-use online store. Browse our catalog for other essential building materials, including damp proofing courses and ventilation products for walls and floors. Please browse our building materials catalogues for essential damp proofing courses and other floor ventilation and wall ventilation essentials of your choice.

If you need assistance choosing the perfect facing bricks for your project, our experienced customer service team is here to help. Contact us today at 01708 985022 or email sales@mgnbm.co.uk for personalized guidance and advice on our range of facing bricks.