24 June 2020

The advantages of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber

Posted on 24th June 2020 by Max Banner

Ideal for rendering brickwork or blockwork, Saint-Gobain Weber explains the long list of advantages to using monocouche renders in this article.

15 June 2020

How to render onto a mix of substrate types with Saint-Gobain Weber

Posted on 15th June 2020 by Max Banner

There are numerous unknown irregularities when rendering onto a mix of substrate types that prevent an informed judgement being made on how to carry out the work; Saint-Gobain Weber’s advice on the best action to take is below.

25 February 2020

Northcot reigns ‘supreme’ at the Brick Awards

Posted on 25th February 202025th February 2020 by Max Banner

Independent brick manufacturer Northcot Brick is celebrating a hat trick of wins at the prestigious Brick Development Association’s (BDA) Brick Awards.

20 September 2019

Can you REALLY spot the difference? Saint-Gobain Weber’s traditional brick challenge at UKCW

Posted on 20th September 2019 by Max Banner

Saint-Gobain Weber are setting a challenge for thousands of builders attending this year’s UK Construction Week – spot which façade is not made with traditional bricks.

21 August 2019

Imperial introduces first dual-faced brick

Posted on 21st August 2019 by Max Banner

Imperial Bricks, the leading supplier of traditional handmade, pressed, waterstruck and wirecut bricks, has introduced a new range of Pre-War Common bricks with a difference.

11 April 2019

Imperial Bricks restores and transforms Quarry Bank Mill

Posted on 11th April 201911th April 2019 by Emma Jarrett

Imperial Bricks has supplied bricks for a new structure within an 18th century National Trust listed property, Quarry Bank Mill in Styal, Cheshire.

07 January 2019

Ibstock Brick recognised at Jewson Awards

Posted on 7th January 2019 by Max Banner

Ibstock Brick has been recognised as the Best Overall Supplier at Jewson’s annual conference and supplier exhibition Jewson Live.

03 January 2019

Using innovative solutions to achieve architectural features: an IG Masonry Support article

Posted on 3rd January 2019 by Max Banner

Jonathan Lamb, from IG Masonry Support, shows how the team used an existing product in a completely new way for the new Science and Health Building at Coventry University.

18 December 2018

Unique Weathered Original London Stock brick now available from Imperial

Posted on 18th December 2018 by Max Banner

After several years of research and development, Imperial Bricks has announced a genuine replication of the original ‘London Stock’ brick.

05 December 2018

Northcot Brick completes a hat trick of self build awards

Posted on 5th December 20186th December 2018 by Max Banner

Northcot Brick, one of the UK’s foremost independent brick manufacturers, has received a third prestigious ‘Build It Award’ for the quality of its brickwork, topping its previous wins in 2013 and 2015.

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