Bricks & Blocks

When you first think about building a brick wall, it probably sounds like a straightforward project. Laying bricks on top of one another with some mortar in between should be easy enough. But there are some particular rules you need to follow throughout – cutting any corners will mean poor construction, spalled brick, and even […]

With a wide range of quality bricks available, the London Brick Company has played a key role in the UK building industry for over 140 years. Today, LBC bricks are everywhere, coming in a range of styles and colours. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore the history of the LBC brick, look […]

When purchasing bricks for a building project, it’s vital that you understand the size of the bricks, whether you’re adding them to an existing building or planning a new one. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore the common metric sizing of bricks in the UK, and whether this varies for other types […]

For the strongest concrete block buildings, you’ll need to opt for hollow concrete blocks. These dense, multi-purpose building components can be used within commercial and domestic buildings, reinforced with steel rebars and cement for high strength. In this guide from Building Materials Nations, we’ll explore the benefits offered by building with hollow concrete blocks, the […]

Clay bricks have been an essential building component for thousands of years, remaining a popular choice today for both private and public buildings. Strong, attractive, and long-lasting, clay bricks are sold in a range of types and colours. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore the benefits offered by clay bricks, look at […]

Bricks have been a central building material throughout history, remaining popular to this day. Whether building a house, a footpath, or a factory, bricks offer strength, stability, and performance. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we will answer the most popular questions about bricks: how they are made, what size they are sold in, […]

An essential element of building work for thousands of years, today there are many types of brick available in the UK, for use within buildings, sewers, furnaces and more. In this quick guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll look over the key types of brick you should know, giving some examples of where they could […]

Concrete bricks are used throughout a huge variety of projects, a vital aspect of everything from homes to high rises. Sold in a range of densities and sizes, concrete bricks offer strength, stability and insulation, but bring a few drawbacks such as their generally unappealing look. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll cover […]

When looking to purchase bricks, the bright and consistent look of new bricks can often clash, either with the existing elements of a building, or the look of other local buildings. In these cases, a popular option is to use reclaimed bricks that have been naturally weathered over time as part of a different building. […]