Cromwell Buff
DurabilityF2
Crushing Strength12.5N/mm2
Water Absorption20%
Pack Size552
RangeCore RangeThe Cromwell Buff is a 65mm flat textured stock facing brick from Traditional Brick & Stone's Core Range. With its warm yellowish-buff tone and characteristic flat textured surface, it is one of the most established buff stock bricks in the TBS range and a consistent choice for housebuilders and residential developers, particularly across the south and south east of England.
Cromwell Buff
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Find a TBS ContactThe 65mm Cromwell Buff brick has a smooth surface with a light yellowish tan colour, characteristic of the buff style brick.
This colour is achieved through the use of specific clays and firing methods. Buff bricks are popular in construction and architecture for their clean, neutral appearance and are popular for residential, commercial and restoration project.
Buff bricks typically have the same size and strength as standard red bricks but offer a different aesthetic that suits lighter or more modern design styles.
Brick Colour: Buff, Brick Type: Flat Textured, Brick Durability: F2, Salt Rating: S2, Brick Size: 65mm, Manufactured to: BS EN 771-1.
• New build residential housing, particularly in the south and south east of the UK.
• Extensions and renovations.
• Restoraiton and refurbishment projects requiring a buff brick match.
• Garden walls and boundry walling.
Q: Is the Cromwell Buff suitable for external walls?
A: Yes. The Cromwell Buff carries an F2 durability rating, making it fully frost resistant and suitable for all external applications across the UK, including exposed locations. It is manufactured to BS EN 771-1 with an S2 soluble salt classification.
Q: How many bricks come in a pack?
A: A standard pack of Cromwell Buff contains 552 bricks.
Q: Where in the UK are buff bricks popular?
A: Buff stock bricks are deeply embedded in the architectural vernacular of London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, and the broader south east, where they have been used in residential construction for generations. The Cromwell Buff is specifically well-suited to these regions for both for new-build schemes that need to complement existing streetscapes, and for extensions and renovations where matching or harmonising with existing buff brickwork is a planning requirement.
Q: Can I request a sample?
A: Yes, sample bricks and site reference panel boards are available on request. Use the sample form on this page or contact us directly.
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Brick Summary
F2 Frost Resistant.
Bricks Manufactured to BS EN771-1
Soluble Salt Classification: S2
Brick Samples available on request.
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