Bricks & Blocks

Choose the right brick for the job

Red multi bricks offer that familiar, varied tone that suits both contemporary and traditional homes. A red multi brick (often called a multi brick) gives subtle colour variation across the elevation, helping new work blend with existing brickwork. For structural or ground-level details, engineering bricks are the go-to option. An engineering brick (sometimes called an engineer brick) delivers high compressive strength and low water absorption, making it ideal for DPC courses, retaining walls, and any situation where durability is critical.

When to use engineering bricks

If your design includes copings, steps, manholes or exposed edges, engineering bricks provide the extra toughness and weather resistance those details demand. They’re commonly used beneath damp-proof courses and wherever splash-back or freeze-thaw could be an issue. Pair them with suitable mortar for the strength class specified on your drawings.

Concrete Blocks that build fast and true

Our Concrete Blocks cover everyday “heavy” dense blocks for loadbearing walls and partitions, plus lighter units that make handling and cutting easier on site. Use dense building blocks where acoustic mass or robust fixings are needed; choose lighter blocks to speed up installation and reduce fatigue on repetitive lifts. Standard face sizes simplify coursing with common lintel and cavity dimensions, keeping your build neat and efficient.

Blocks for cavities, ventilation and services

Alongside standard building blocks you’ll find cavity accessories such as cavity liners and air blocks to help maintain airflow and keep cavities clear where services pass through. These items support good site practice and help you meet specification without improvised fixes.

Bricks And Blocks, ready when you are

Whether you’re matching existing brickwork with red multi bricks, upgrading durability with engineering bricks, or running long internal walls in Concrete Blocks, this category is curated to keep things simple: clear product names, practical sizes and quick delivery options. If you need help calculating quantities or checking suitability for your application, our team can advise on coverage, mortar allowance and strength classes before you order.

Buying tips

• Order a small overage of facing bricks to allow for cuts and future maintenance.
• Keep pallets from different batches separate; lay from at least three packs at once to blend colour on red multi bricks.
• Check block strength, density and thermal values against your drawings before committing.
• Store bricks and blocks off the ground and covered to maintain quality on site.

FAQs

What’s the difference between facing bricks and engineering bricks?

Facing bricks (such as red multi bricks) are chosen for appearance on external walls. Engineering bricks are high-strength, low-absorption units used for durability in structural or ground-level locations like DPC courses, retaining walls and copings.

Are your building blocks suitable for loadbearing walls?

Yes—look for the stated compressive strength class on each block product and match it to your specification. Dense Concrete Blocks are commonly used for loadbearing internal and external walls.

Can I mix red multi bricks with engineering bricks on the same wall?

Yes. It’s common to use engineering bricks below DPC or for structural details and switch to red multi bricks above for the visible façade. Match mortars and joint profiles to achieve a consistent finish.

How many bricks or blocks do I need per square metre?

As a rule of thumb: standard UK bricks ≈ 60/m² (including joints), dense blocks 440×215×100 mm ≈ 10/m². Always confirm against the exact unit size and allow for cuts and wastage before ordering.