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Breeze block dimensions
locoboy - 4/8/10 at 06:13 PM

Guys
I'm trying to work out some dimensions for a wall I am building.

I want to use hollow breeze blocks and I need to measure out a distance along my foundations to a point that will be in the void of a block!



I don't have my blocks yet and I need to set something in my foundations that will end up in the void,
So....... Does anyone know how far from the middle of the hole is from one end of the block?
Ta col

brookie - 4/8/10 at 06:15 PM

im sure they are 18inchx9inchx4inch

matt_claydon - 4/8/10 at 06:20 PM

http://www.free-ed.net/sweethaven/bldgconst/masonry/lessonmain.asp?iNum=fra0203

They come in lots of sizes, but I think 215*215*440 are one of the most common. Not sure if that actual or nominal though.

Don't forget the mortar width! See link above.

[Edited on 4/8/10 by matt_claydon]

Peteff - 4/8/10 at 07:52 PM

I just cut them to fit with the 9" grinder so the hole is where I want it

loggyboy - 4/8/10 at 08:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydonThey come in lots of sizes, but I think 215*215*440 are one of the most common. Not sure if that actual or nominal though.


100w, 215h by 440l is more common for housing.

As mentioned, mortar will give you coursing dims will be 100w, 225h, by 450l.

this corresponds with brick dimensions of 102.5w, 65h and 215l.

Check http://www.ibstock.com/get-it-right.asp
for handy ideas

matt_claydon - 6/8/10 at 12:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydonThey come in lots of sizes, but I think 215*215*440 are one of the most common. Not sure if that actual or nominal though.


100w, 215h by 440l is more common for housing.

As mentioned, mortar will give you coursing dims will be 100w, 225h, by 450l.

this corresponds with brick dimensions of 102.5w, 65h and 215l.

Check http://www.ibstock.com/get-it-right.asp
for handy ideas


But you don't get hollow 100mm blocks, surely?