The 73mm Northcot Victorian Mellow Red Common Facing Brick is a traditional wirecut clay brick designed to replicate the distinctive aesthetic of late 19th-century architecture. Featuring a rich red-orange base with subtle multi-tonal shading and a smooth texture, these bricks are widely chosen for period-style builds, matching repairs, and architectural restoration.
 
Supplied in a pack quantity of 500 pieces, they offer reliable frost resistance and structural durability while preserving historical visual standards.
 
Specifications:
 
Dimensions: 73mm height (work size: 215mm x 102.5mm x 73mm)
Finish / Color: Smooth red-multi with subtle traditional shading variations
Material: High-grade locally sourced surface clay (Wirecut manufacturing process)
Strength & Performance: Compressive strength >60N/mm^2, water absorption approx. 12%
Durability Designation: F2 (frost resistant for severe exposure conditions)
Pack Quantity: 500 pieces per pack (500pp)
Recommended Applications: External facades for period properties, heritage restoration projects, matching brickwork for Victorian and Edwardian building repairs, and high-end residential new builds requiring traditional aesthetics