Building projects can be really exciting, but whether you are working on a big project or a small one, it’s really important to make sure you store all your building materials correctly as this can make the difference between the project succeeding or failing. Building materials include all sorts of things, from traditional materials such as thatch and straw to modern manmade things like bricks and glass. Our guide looks at the best way to store some of the more modern materials.

Firstly, bricks. Whether your building project is large or small, you’ll more than likely need to use bricks at some point. You might be using engineering blocks, decorative bricks or facing bricks, and all of the need to be store correctly. This means leaving them in the plastic wrapping they come in until you need to use them. This will stop them being damaged by debris and will keep them dry. Also prevent them from falling off the pile by keeping them on a flat surface.

Another common building material is cement. As this is a powder, you should keep it away from the wind. It can also be easily affected by the rain so it’s important to keep it dry and away from bad weather conditions such as ground frost or other damp. If possible, it should be kept in a dry storage facility such as a specialist cement silo. This is the case no matter whether you buy the cement powder by itself or ready-mixed with sand as water can cause it to spoil.

Many building projects these days use glass as a building material. This can include office blocks, large windows in houses and greenhouses. Whatever the project, you need to minimize the risk of the glass cracking or smashing, so it can be useful to store it on a 90 degree A-frame. You should also secure it with restraints to stop it falling as this can be one of the main hazards. You should keep the glass away from other materials as this will also lower the chance of it breaking.

It’s also really common to use metal support struts on lots of building projects and these need to be stored to prevent the risk of rust. This means you shouldn’t let them come into contact with the damp ground and keep metals away from the rain and other adverse weather conditions. Keep them in the driest place you can find and also make sure it isn’t too hot as otherwise some metals might warp in the heat, making them much harder to use.

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