Read our thoughts on the brick industry, how-to guides and articles.
What should you have at your garden boundaries? A brick wall or a wooden fence. Both have advantages but although more expensive brick is the better long term option.
Read MoreFebruary 9th 2021
A step by step guide to how bricks are manufactured today. Including Extrusion, drying and firing. Find out how bricks are made.
Read MoreFebruary 5th 2021
Although brick manufacturing causes some CO2 emissions, bricks are still a very sustainable building material mainly due to their durability and use of abundant, easily accessible materials.
Read MoreJanuary 19th 2021
When buying bricks for your building project you want to go to the right place. Do you choose a builder's merchant, a local brick specialist or search online? We think the answer is clear.
Read MoreJanuary 5th 2021
Handmade bricks can be used for certain building projects, to match old imperial bricks, give a rustic aesthetic and more. Here's everything you need to know about handmade bricks.
Read MoreDecember 29th 2020
A fun one. If it's snowed where you are and you’ve got a white Christmas, then you might want to build a snow fort or igloo. This is how you do that.
Read MoreDecember 22nd 2020
Battersea Power Station has recently undergone a £9 billion redevelopment and bricks are at the heart of it. This is the history of this famous London landmark and the role bricks had to play in it.
Read MoreDecember 15th 2020
Bricklaying tips for beginners. DIY fans and self-builders who are just starting out and need some top tips should read this guide to bricklaying and mixing mortar.
Read MoreDecember 1st 2020
Bricks have a long and storied history. They've been around for years, and will still be here for years to come. Let's take a look at the history of bricks and brickmaking.
Read MoreNovember 24th 2020
The Royal Albert Dock is an impressive example of red brick warehouse aesthetic and is an iconic landmark on the Liverpool waterfront. Here's everything you need to know about this brick building we love.
Read MoreNovember 17th 2020
Picking the right brick for an extension and knowing what bricks are out there is difficult. Here's some tips on what to consider as well as where you can get help selecting bricks.
Read MoreNovember 10th 2020
There are a number of ways to get bricks cheaply for your building project. Checking out clearance, non-best, discontinued or even just mass produced bricks is a great way of getting cheap bricks. Here's more info about that.
Read MoreNovember 3rd 2020
Brick Tiles, Brick Slips and Brick Veneers are a great way of adding a brick aesthetic to your building. We look at the benefits, clear up confusion on the names and tell you where you can get them.
Read MoreOctober 27th 2020
In the first of a new series, Brickhunter takes a look at the brick buildings that highlight just why we're so passionate about bricks. We'll look at how the bricks used in the building give it it's character and personality, as well as the history behind the iconic landmark. First up - St. Pancras
Read MoreOctober 20th 2020
Want to find out more about all the different kinds of special bricks, what they're used for and even how they're made? You're in the right place.
Read MoreOctober 13th 2020