Garden & Outdoor

Famously used as railway supports, recycled sleepers have become a popular feature within gardening, offering an attractive and weathered look that provides fantastic strength for a range of uses. Today, oak sleepers are specifically sold for garden and landscaping purposes, alongside reclaimed models, in both oak and a range of other woods. What Are Oak […]

Providing vital additional storage space for a range of items such as gardening tools, outdoor furniture and small bikes, a small garden shed is a popular home landscaping choice. The right small garden shed can completely elevate your garden whilst leaving enough room for you to enjoy your outdoor space and can be customised to […]

Perfect for a wide variety of outdoor uses, paving slabs offer a sturdy, attractive surface for walking areas. There are a variety of options available within the UK, offering different finishes and colours, allowing you to create clear paths, welcoming courtyards, and sophisticated driveways. Where Can Paving Slabs Be Used? Paving slabs, sometimes called paving […]

At Building Materials Nationwide, we supply a range of composite decking tiles for all your commercial and residential needs. A quick, simple and low-maintenance way to transform your garden or patio, these fully-recycled composite tiles are designed to be easy to install, negating the need for a professional installer and saving you money on your […]

As we approach the warmer months, incorporating garden decking into your outdoor space is an attractive and functional addition. While timber decking has been the traditional decking of choice for years, composite decking has emerged as a popular alternative due to its exceptional strength and durability. As you explore decking options and plan for its […]

Multi-purpose compost, as its name suggests, can be used in a number of different ways, and stands as an incredibly versatile compost type. Used for enriching and rejuvenating soils ready for planting or potting. Multi-purpose compost is a reliable and effective way to give your flowers, vegetables, and grass all the nutrients they need and […]

Feather edge fence panels are a very popular style of garden fencing that works well in many different outdoor environments. Most feather edge fence panels are made from sawn timber and put together in vertical arrangements and pressure-treated.  The ‘feathering’ aspect of the boards themselves comes from the way each plank is slightly larger at […]

Six-foot fence panels are a brilliant choice for any homeowner hoping to upgrade security and privacy in their garden and around their home. These fence panels can be made from a wide range of materials and created to suit almost any style.  In this article, we will take you through the benefits of choosing 6ft […]

Decorative fence panels are the perfect way to express your personality and enhance the visual appeal of your garden. With a wide range of colours, styles, and materials to choose from, there is really no limit to the effects you can create and the requirements you can fulfil.  In this article, we will take you […]