Carbon (50mm)

The Carbon 50mm Brick by Vandersanden is a contemporary facing brick designed to create bold and modern external walls. Manufactured from high-quality clay, it features a deep charcoal to near-black colour that delivers a strong architectural presence. The slimmer 50mm format enhances this modern look by creating finer horizontal lines across brickwork. This facing brick has a smooth to lightly textured surface that supports clean and precise detailing. Because of its dark colour and refined finish, walls built with this brick appear sharp and well defined, even on larger elevations. Architects and designers often choose this brick for modern residential projects where contrast and strong visual impact are important. In addition to its appearance, this Vandersanden facing brick performs reliably in external wall construction. It supports long-term use in typical UK weather conditions and offers consistent performance over time. The reduced height of the 50mm brick also allows for a more contemporary coursing pattern, which suits architectural builds and design-led housing schemes. The dark tone of this brick provides flexibility when selecting mortar colours. Lighter mortars can create a striking contrast and highlight the brick pattern, while darker mortars deliver a seamless and minimalist finish. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of modern designs, from minimalist homes to statement feature elevations. The slimmer profile of this brick can also help create a more refined and elegant façade. It works particularly well alongside materials such as glass, metal, and timber, helping to reinforce a contemporary design language without overpowering surrounding elements.

Key Features of This Facing Brick

• Contemporary clay facing brick
• Deep charcoal to black colour
• Smooth to lightly textured surface
• Slimline 50mm brick format
• Designed for external wall construction

Ideal Uses for Dark Facing Bricks

• Architect-designed residential homes
• Modern housing developments
• Extensions and contemporary renovations
• Feature brickwork and elevations
• Garden and boundary walls

Colour and Appearance

The Carbon range delivers a rich, dark finish with minimal colour variation, creating a sleek and confident appearance. The smooth surface enhances the clean lines created by the slimmer brick height. This balance of colour depth, refined texture, and modern proportions makes it a strong choice for contemporary residential projects.