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How Many Bricks in a Pack?
There are several standard pack sizes for bricks in the UK and they can contain either 430 or 504 or...
Brick Prices in the UK
At Wade, we are acutely aware of how demand can affect the cost of construction in the UK. We work...
How to Clean a Tarmac Driveway
At Wade, we know that curb appeal can be a big deal, but when a tarmac driveway becomes scuffed or...
What are Brick Air Vents and Why Do We Need Them?
Brick air vents are used to deliver proper airflow to a cavity wall or suspended floor to control moisture levels...
What Is a Padstone and How Are Padstones Used?
A concrete padstone is a dense block designed to take a heavy point loading at a beam-end or as a...
How Thick is Plasterboard?
Plasterboard thickness: Plasterboard comes in a range of standard sizes. It will be stacked flat on pallets in 2400 x...
Roof Batten Sizes and Spacing for UK Builders
Roof battens are an essential part of the construction story, and their quality is key to a successful project. So,...
How to Install Catnic Lintels
Catnic is one of the UK’s best-selling British lintel brands and brought the first steel lintels to the UK residential...
