Calls for more bricklayer teachers to tackle skilled workers shortage Urgent need for more bricklaying teachers to meet the demand for skilled workers in the race to meet the government's homebuilding targets Man reveals he owns the largest brick collection in UK with 4,000 varieties dating from 19th century homes Mark Cranston says he wants a new home for the bricks as he says he no longer has the space to keep them 12 brick extension ideas to help inspire your home expansion plans Reassuringly solid, but with just as much potential to be stylish, brick extension ideas are far from boring. We've rounded up a selection of brick extension ideas to suit all manner of homes and budgets Latest about bricks How to lay bricks to build a smart, straight wall By Steve Jenkins published 2 August 24 Want to know how to lay bricks? Bricklaying expert David Winterburn reveals the essential steps you need to know, along with his nine must-know tips for a successful project What is a weep vent, what does it do and why do you need one? We answer your questions By Steve Jenkins published 9 June 24 Designed to let out moisture, weep vents can be a useful addition to your brickwork. We reveal everything you need to know about these handy devices Why do some newly-built houses have bricked-up windows? By Joseph Mullane published 14 April 24 The phenomenon has caused a swathe of online debate but we reveal the actual reason why new homes are bricking-up their windows A guide to building with masonry — cavities, wall ties, process and more By Mark Stevenson published 8 April 24 Our self-build expert looks at building with masonry to construct the superstructure of your project Amazing self build with with rooftop greenhouse and 'hit and miss' brickwork built in Peckham By Joseph Mullane published 5 April 24 The self build was built to stand out from 'bland new builds' with its unique architectural design Timber vs masonry: Which building system should you choose? By Mark Stevenson published 21 March 24 With timber and masonry the most popular methods for building houses and extensions, how do they compare when it comes to efficiency, safety and environment? Carbon-neutral brick unveiled in the UK — promising to 'change the industry' By Joseph Mullane published 7 December 23 UK start-up develops a carbon-neutral brick that it says can help cut emissions and change the government's mind about bricks being a viable eco-friendly building material 15 modern brick house ideas: All the inspiration you need By Natasha Brinsmead last updated 1 August 23 After modern brick house ideas for your project? Despite being one of the more traditional construction materials for homes, there is no reason why brick should be boring — as these great examples show Repointing a chimney: An expert step-by-step guide By Chris Longhurst published 10 November 22 Learning how to go about repointing a chimney will ensure your chimney remains in safe working order. Long-time builder Chris Longhurst tells you how it's done Brick Slips: Everything You Need to Know Including Costs By Mark Brinkley published 4 February 22 Brick slips are a clever alternative to traditional bricks to create a unique finish — get expert and design advice with our guide 1 2 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1This is the best lighting for kitchen ceilings according to design experts2Thinking of buying a house without a survey? Why it isn’t a good idea3Smart meter data sharing proposal sparks privacy concerns4How to tackle fitting a kitchen worktop in this step-by-step guide5Fitting a kitchen sink yourself? How to do it and the materials and tools you need to use Our sponsors
How to lay bricks to build a smart, straight wall By Steve Jenkins published 2 August 24 Want to know how to lay bricks? Bricklaying expert David Winterburn reveals the essential steps you need to know, along with his nine must-know tips for a successful project
What is a weep vent, what does it do and why do you need one? We answer your questions By Steve Jenkins published 9 June 24 Designed to let out moisture, weep vents can be a useful addition to your brickwork. We reveal everything you need to know about these handy devices
Why do some newly-built houses have bricked-up windows? By Joseph Mullane published 14 April 24 The phenomenon has caused a swathe of online debate but we reveal the actual reason why new homes are bricking-up their windows
A guide to building with masonry — cavities, wall ties, process and more By Mark Stevenson published 8 April 24 Our self-build expert looks at building with masonry to construct the superstructure of your project
Amazing self build with with rooftop greenhouse and 'hit and miss' brickwork built in Peckham By Joseph Mullane published 5 April 24 The self build was built to stand out from 'bland new builds' with its unique architectural design
Timber vs masonry: Which building system should you choose? By Mark Stevenson published 21 March 24 With timber and masonry the most popular methods for building houses and extensions, how do they compare when it comes to efficiency, safety and environment?
Carbon-neutral brick unveiled in the UK — promising to 'change the industry' By Joseph Mullane published 7 December 23 UK start-up develops a carbon-neutral brick that it says can help cut emissions and change the government's mind about bricks being a viable eco-friendly building material
15 modern brick house ideas: All the inspiration you need By Natasha Brinsmead last updated 1 August 23 After modern brick house ideas for your project? Despite being one of the more traditional construction materials for homes, there is no reason why brick should be boring — as these great examples show
Repointing a chimney: An expert step-by-step guide By Chris Longhurst published 10 November 22 Learning how to go about repointing a chimney will ensure your chimney remains in safe working order. Long-time builder Chris Longhurst tells you how it's done
Brick Slips: Everything You Need to Know Including Costs By Mark Brinkley published 4 February 22 Brick slips are a clever alternative to traditional bricks to create a unique finish — get expert and design advice with our guide
