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House Blocks - price most likely to pay

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  • 26-07-2006 7:31pm
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    Maxwell
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    Im thinking of building a garage for myself, but don't have a clue how much the bricks would be. Anyone know, say approx: 500 blocks? Or are they sold by block price etc?

    Would appreciate anyone in the know (i.e. self building at moment?)


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    Goll Mac Morna
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    Standard size concrete blocks cost approx €450 to €500 per 1000.
    Foundation blocks -much bigger but need less- about €68 per 100


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    Maxwell
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    Thank you very much, that will help me draw up a approx cost and bring it to the wife (boss) for approval!


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    mjffey
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    Goll Mac Morna wrote:
    Foundation blocks -much bigger but need less- about €68 per 100


    What do you mean by foundation blocks. Why would I need those? Can't I build with normal blocks from the start?


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    Goll Mac Morna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 106 ✭✭Goll Mac Morna


    mjffey wrote:
    What do you mean by foundation blocks. Why would I need those? Can't I build with normal blocks from the start?
    You might not need them for a garage depends on what you are doing, but for a house with 4inch blocks and 4 inch cavity there normally would be some 'dead building' --under the finished ground level.
    Foundation blocks are 12 inches wide (300mm) , after you pour your concrete foundation, you can build a course (or courses) of these blocks 'on the flat' -commonly called dead building.
    Your cavity wall is then built on top, the 12 inch wide foundation block allows you to build 4inch block + 4 inch cavity + 4 inch block on top.


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