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Ever wondered how the clay used can affect a brick's quality? Or why is clay the go-to material for bricks, and has been for such a long time? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, the latest Brickhunter Blog.

March 12th 2021

No. 10 Downing Street is recognisable around the world for its black door and brick facade. Here's a brief history of the building and the brick techniques used.

March 5th 2021

Brick is more energy efficient than other commonly used building materials. But do you know why that is? Learn more in this blog post.

March 2nd 2021

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.

February 9th 2021

A step by step guide to how bricks are manufactured today. Including Extrusion, drying and firing. Find out how bricks are made.

February 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.

January 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.

January 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.

December 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.

December 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.

December 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.

December 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.

November 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.

November 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.

November 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.

November 3rd 2020