Neat brickwork in Forterra Hampton rural blend, the bricklayers like these bricks because they pick up the moisture at a steady rate.
They are classed as engineering bricks so can be used in the ground.
Engineering Brick Coping: Durability and Cost
For finishing the top of the wall, we used engineering bricks on edge. This is a detail often employed due to the brick’s high durability and low water absorption, making it excellent for capping walls or for demanding structural applications like the blue engineering brick upstands we utilize below the DPC level for porch structures. 1, 2
It is essential to remember that for structural integrity and a clean stop-end, the final end needs to be solid. The going rate for a solid engineering brick to be approximately £2.25.3,4
Hampton Rural Blend
Benefits of Hampton Rural Blend The Ecostock range is manufactured using the latest technology in sustainability and production efficiency. Forterra produce three kinds of this soft mud brick at their state-of-the-art factory in Measham, Leicestershire: stock pressed with a smooth, sand faced finish; stock thrown, which have a traditional handmade appearance; and waterstruck, which have a smooth but irregular surface. Ecostock bricks are available in wide selection of red, buff and yellow colours.