A thermal break is an insulating material inserted between two structural elements to prevent or minimise heat transfer into or out of a building. A cavity lintel that is thermally broken is a perfect example of a thermal break in...
UK bricks have been subject to metric standards since 1970, which means that almost all bricks available to buy in Britain today are 65mm x 215mm x 112.5mm. Bricks are made from natural clay products so there is sometimes a...
There are several standard pack sizes for bricks in the UK and they can contain either 430 or 504 or even 600 or more bricks. Other premium bricks can be ordered in packs of 250 or 500, making ordering a...
At Wade, we are acutely aware of how demand can affect the cost of construction in the UK. We work hard to keep our brick prices consistent, so you can have confidence when pricing a project and ordering bricks for...
At Wade, we know that curb appeal can be a big deal, but when a tarmac driveway becomes scuffed or covered in moss or other mess, cleaning it up can be daunting. Regular maintenance of a tarmac driveway can extend...
Brick air vents are used to deliver proper airflow to a cavity wall or suspended floor to control moisture levels and reduce condensation. An air brick or other vent should stop rodents, insects, and water from getting into the interior...
A concrete padstone is a dense block designed to take a heavy point loading at a beam-end or as a lintel support to prevent standard blockwork or other masonry from failing. Standard masonry, such as block or brickwork can crack...
Plasterboard thickness: Plasterboard comes in a range of standard sizes. It will be stacked flat on pallets in 2400 x 1200mm (8 x 4-foot) sheets and sometimes half that size at the DIY store for easy transport. For most applications,...
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