Gekon Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Does anyone knows where can I get used engineering bricks from? I'm looking for the ones like this http://www.middlesextimber.co.uk/bricks/engineering-bricks.html with loads of small holes. I've looked on ebay and gumtree but no one seems to have some. I've only found one's with 3 big holes which are no use to me. I need them to create a place where bees and other beneficial insects will be able to settle in and create a nesting. If anyone can spare about 5-10 of them then please let me know and I will collect them (Manchester area). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantrid Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) short lengths of bamboo stacked together can also be used for this purpose. hold together with mortar or tie with wire Edited May 11, 2013 by mantrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Gumtree? http://www.gumtree.c...er&category=all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Blocks of wood wirh holes drilled out work very well. Better than bamboo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekon Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Im looking for bricks because they will be easier to put up in the garden and I think they are much better. My friend is offering me to give me some brcks but they are the ''big holes'' ones so I don't think that bees will be able to settle in them properly. Mobile- yes, I have looked on gumtree but no one has these types of bricks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotcher Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Their are companies all over uk that sell reclaimed builders products try yellow pages around Manchester . You could buy new from builders merchants . Or you could try skip people if you phone around . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 http://www.a1reclaimedbricks.co.uk/default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicon Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 do a Google search for "perforated wire cut bricks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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