When we build walls, decking, fences, or anything else, we want the end result to look good and last a long time so it adds value to the home. It must also be safe and sturdy – especially when it comes to garden security and the safety of our families.

On top of the all-important durability and safety, we source products that are sustainable and cost-effective to ensure that you get the best results every time. When you choose materials for your next project, here are a few important things to look out for:

Durable Building Materials

It sounds obvious but it’s worth repeating: quality building materials will last longer.

Higher quality products are less likely to be damaged or suffer wear and tear, they usually require less maintenance, and they’ll look good for a lot longer too. But how do you know which quality is best?

Together Tip:

Don’t fall into the trap of believing a high price automatically means better quality! A comprehensive warranty is a far better indicator:

• Cheap, lower-quality products often have very limited warranties, or no warranty at all. That’s a big red flag!
• Quality manufacturers stand by their products, so you know you can rely on them.
• Compare the length of warranties AND what they cover - they should include failures and defects relevant to that product and to your project/use.
• When you compare building supplies’ durability and warranties, think about how they fit with your project timeline and with the length of time you expect your finished project to last.

Checking reviews can help too – hear it from people who have used the products already.

Our team has worked with an enormous range of products and materials, and we can tell you all about the quality we have seen. Give us a call and we’ll help you find the right quality and specs for your projects.

Cost Effective Building Supplies

Yes, quality garden and building products can be extremely cost-effective. There are excellent materials available at very reasonable prices that will serve you well for many years.

The durability of these materials also has a huge impact on your costs. Low quality products can break or fail during construction, and that can derail your project timeline, adding costs for extra materials and extra contractor hours, days, or even weeks.

Saving a few quid at the expense of quality can cost a lot more in the long run too. You’ll probably end up spending more money on repairs, replacements or re-builds, and it will often look cheap. It’s just not worth it.

Quality Sustainable Building Supplies

Our planet is so important to us, and it’s great to see that sustainability is becoming more important to garden and building materials manufacturers.

This doesn’t take away from quality at all – in fact, it’s often the better manufacturers and suppliers who are also making their products more sustainable.

That can include eco-friendly production, and recycled or recyclable components, but quality materials help you to be more sustainable too. Quality walls are a great example – they provide better insulation, reducing the carbon footprint and cost of heating your home.

Quality building supplies that last longer are automatically better for the environment because they’ll need to be repaired and replaced less frequently, which cuts down on the quantity of materials you’ll need to buy and use over time.

At Harlestone Supplies, we take pride in sourcing and supplying top quality, cost-effective garden and building products. Take a look at our comprehensive range of materials including bricks, insulation, fencing supplies, aggregates, lintels, plasterboard and plaster, roofing, site equipment, and more to find the quality, safety, durability and sustainability you need, at a cost that works for you.

As always, feel free to get in touch on 01604 581444 for any advice or information you need. Together we do more!