Bricks & Blocks

Bricks are one of the world’s oldest building materials, for their sustainable production, durability, and their versatility. Ibstock Brick produces a range of facing and engineering bricks, offering a selection of looks and colours. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, a supplier of quality bricks and blocks (including Ibstock products), we’ll cover some of the essentials […]

Whether you’re building a small wall or a large house, it’s important to accurately estimate the number of bricks needed, both so that you have the amount needed to hand during construction, and so that you don’t waste money on materials that aren’t needed. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll answer some key […]

Traditional clay bricks offer a solid level of strength, but are unsuited for some heavy-duty tasks and perform poorly when in regular contact with water. A strong, water-resistant option is to use engineering bricks, which offer greater strength for a variety of non-visual uses within buildings. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore […]

Red bricks can give a classic look to buildings, walls, driveways, and more, coming in a range of tones and styles. Red bricks come in bright, consistent colours alongside more varied looks, helping them either stand out or blend in depending on needs. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll look at the benefits […]

A sturdy building material used throughout the construction industry, concrete blocks offer strength and versatility, suitable for use within a huge range of building projects. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll cover the essentials of concrete blocks, their benefits and drawbacks, their costs, and the different types on sale within the UK.  We’ll […]

Bricks are one of the most widely used building materials. Although many people may not be aware of this, there are various uses for brick types and properties across the construction industry. The vital difference between bricks and blocks is in size, composition, weight and shape. Blocks are typically made from concrete and are larger […]