Grantchester Blend
DurabilityF2
Crushing Strength25N/mm2
Water Absorption16%
Pack Size730
RangeCore RangeThe Grantchester Blend is a 65mm buff and pink textured stock facing brick from Traditional Brick & Stone. The bricks defining characteristic is a warm buff base softened with pink undertones, a combination that gives elevations a welcoming, characterful appearance distinct from both the cooler creams of buff-only bricks and the stronger reds of traditional clay bricks.
Grantchester Blend
The panel images give an indication of colour and texture. Specific sample boards and bricks for a site reference panel should be requested for more accurate consideration.
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Find a TBS ContactThe Grantchester Blend has become a trusted choice for housing developers across South West England and East Anglia, where its warm buff/pink palette complements the local building vernacular and satisfies planning authority preferences for contextually sensitive materials. Its 25 N/mm² crushing strength — among the highest in the TBS textured stock range gives structural confidence on multi-storey and high-density residential schemes, while its F2 frost resistance rating ensures long-term performance in all UK climatic exposures.
Many examples of stunning dream homes completed in the Grantchester Blend can be seen in the gallery above.
Brick Colour: Buff/Pink, Brick Type: Stock, Brick Durability: F2, Salt Rating: S2, Brick Size: 65mm, Manufactured to: BS EN 771-1.
The Grantchester Blend suits a broad range of residential and commercial applications:
• New build housing developments where a warm approachable brick palette is required to satisfy planning or design codes.
• Extensions and renovations.
• Commercial projects.
Q: Is the Grantchester Blend suitable for external walls?
A: Yes. The Grantchester Blend brick 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: Where in the UK is the Grantchester Blend popular?
A: The Grantchester Blend brick is popular in areas where buff-pink stock brickwork is prevalent, particularly across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, and the South West of the UK.
Q: How many bricks come in a pack?
A: A standard pack of Grantchester Blend contains 730 bricks.
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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