Facing bricks are the bricks used on the visible face of a building — the façade — so they're chosen as much for looks as for performance. Face brick is generally denser, fired longer and hotter than common brick, which makes it more weatherproof, with tighter tolerances for neat, uniform mortar joints and a wide range of colours and textures.
At Jim Wise Reclamation our reclaimed facing bricks span the full colour range, from creams and yellows through warm reds to deeper Berry Hill browns and almost-black. Many are pressed bricks, compressed to give very smooth faces, sharp arrises and perfectly square corners — ideal where a crisp, refined façade is wanted.
Reclaimed facing bricks are perfect for extensions and restorations that need to blend with existing brickwork, or for new builds after instant character. For more options see our reclaimed bricks, handmade bricks, wire cut bricks and special bricks.
All of our bricks are available for collection or delivery from our reclamation yard at Hot Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 2BN. For current availability and quantities call our reclaim team on 01782 790576 (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm) or get in touch.
