Advice Centre & CPD Seminars

Name: Vandersanden
Address: 16 Stocks Bridge Way, Compass Point Business Park, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JL, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1954268075

Vandersanden is more than a brick manufacturer - we have the experience and knowledge to take construction projects to the next level. We are happy to share this expertise with you through knowledge articles, useful downloads, our online seminars and CPD modules. Together we build greatness.

Knowledge Centre

Knowledge, advice and inspiration about themes such as design, development and construction can be found in our knowledge centre - freely accessible to everyone. Search by project type, construction phase or by product and find all the information that applies to your project.

Find our Knowledge Centre here

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Online Seminars

We share our knowledge with professionals, private individuals and students via online webinars and CPD modules, many of which are RIBA approved.

Our CPD seminar offering

Advice on facing bricks

Advice on facade systems

Advice on brick slips

Paving advice

Facing bricks

Technical data sheet, DoP or CE data sheet: which one do you need and when?

What is the purpose of the technical data sheet and the DoP (Declaration of Performance), which you can find online alongside our bricks and strips? What information does the CE data sheet provide? And which document do you need at each stage of your project? We’ve summarized it for you.

Clay pavers for public spaces

The natural ingredients of pavers

Pavers are made from a sophisticated mixture of different types of clay, sand, and other auxiliary materials. All of our raw materials are natural, and the clay is extracted locally, making our products extremely sustainable.

Facing bricks

Bricklaying patterns

It’s not just the facing brick that determines the look of a façade. The bricklaying pattern is just as important. What are the options, and which patterns would best suit your project?

Facing bricks

5 installation tips for a durable and beautiful brick façade

A brick façade truly adds character to your project, provided it is built with quality materials, applying all the tricks of the trade. Beautiful colours, perfect joints and a façade that remains free of grey-white hazing: our professionals share their best tips.

Looking for information about the correct placement of our pavers or the technical properties of our facing bricks and strips? All certificates and technical information for the installation of our products can be found here.

Useful downloads