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Building Materials

Whether you’re looking for foundation essentials like bricks, blocks, roofing supplies, lintels or aggregate, or you’re after the best building chemicals, damp proofing,  cement or lime, our wide range of building materials has it covered. 

Building materials for domestic or commercial projects

Howarth Timber's building materials will cater for any domestic or commercial project. With quick delivery from your local branch, you can stay on time with your project.

Howarth offers a wide range of building materials online, ranging from cement, ballast, and sand for the foundations up to bricks, blocks, insulation, plasterboard, and plastering, as well as roofing felt, roof battens, roof tiles, and guttering. Our drainage and rainwater management solutions, including plastic drainage systems, are very effective at preventing flooding and waste build-up.

Building supplies can be ordered online for delivery or click and collect at any stage of a project.

Howarth also supplies finishing touches including internal doors, architrave, flooring, and garden and landscaping requirements such as top soil, turf, fencing, decking, paving and sleepers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to improve soil drainage?
You can improve your soil’s drainage by adding coarse grit, as well as adding well-rotted, home-made garden compost on a yearly basis to help aerate the soil.
What is damp proofing?
Damp proofing is a moisture control barrier that can be applied to walls, floors, and the structure to prevent moisture from passing into the interior.
How much aggregate do I need?
To work out how much aggregate you need, you can use the online gravel calculator on our website.
How do I match bricks?
Howarth Timber's brick matching service can help. Find out more here: https://www.howarth-timber.co.uk/services/brick-matching/
How do I know how much aggregate or gravel I need?
Gather the length, width and depth or the area you want to fill, then use our aggregate and gravel calculator for an instant estimate. https://www.howarth-timber.co.uk/aggregate-calculator/

How to guides

A complete guide to wall rendering

Learn how to choose the right materials, estimate costs and render a wall.

 

Types of aggregates explained

Aggregates are the backbone of construction. Learn about type 1, type 2 and type 3 aggregates.

 

How to cut plasterboard

Knowing how to cut plasterboard quickly and without mess can make any renovation easier.