building materials in the uk

[dazag12]

hi any idea where is best to get fire bricks etc in the UK and help would be appreciated as everyone just seems to want to pull your pants down where i have tried if this is covered elsewhere apologies I'm a newbie

[mirassou]

Re: building materials in the uk

Where in the UK are you located? Depending upon the area, I'll check with friends.

[dazag12]

Re: building materials in the uk

Hi mate I'm in Newcastle thanks for the help it's appreciated

[mirassou]

Re: building materials in the uk

Vitcas in Bristol has them. If you're in the north, there's Armstrong in Cumbria, and Kiln Linings near Manchester (there are a number of others in the Midlands as well). They're all around ?1.29 to ?2 each for 230x114x64mm. Don't know about anything near London...checking with a friend in the southeast.

[mirassou]

Re: building materials in the uk

Looks like it's worth the drive from Newcastle south for the bricks.

[jms]

Re: building materials in the uk

I found Kilnlinings to be cheapest for all the materials, brick/insulation/ect. My local merchant was far more expensive.

[mirassou]

Re: building materials in the uk

That's great, good luck with your build!

[Entrigo]

Hi all,

I know this is an old tread, but...

Found a pretty cheap and seemingly very reputable supplier of refractory material in the UK: potteryprouk, "the online sales division of the SWP group". Bought materials from them yesterday (bricks, mortar, calsil board, ceramic blanket) and saved £300 (incl. next day delivery to London) compared to what I'd have paid for the same items at Vitcas and £250 from Kilnlinings. Worth sharing!