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4" Concrete Blocks

  • 19-05-2009 4:35pm
    #1
    Mike2006
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    Hi,

    Could people please PM me company names where I can send a copy of my plans and get back a quote for the qty of blocks I need for my build.

    Thanks,

    Mike.


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  • #2
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,863 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Mike2006 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Could people please PM me company names where I can send a copy of my plans and get back a quote for the qty of blocks I need for my build.

    Thanks,

    Mike.

    assume 10 blocks per m2 of cavity wall area.

    then just measure the elevations.... leave small windows included in the measurement, and only remove very large windows eg patio doors. This will give you a fairly close figure of number of blocks required.

    the phone concrete block companies for prices.


  • #3
    gman2k
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    The danger with measuring from the elevations is that you miss the rising walls,
    Also, if internal walls are in blockwork, these need to be measured and calculated.

    You need to factor in chimney build also, which will need to be measured,
    Also, are you going to do entrance piers, walls in garden areas etc?
    Are you going standard 4" cavities, or are there any 9" (block on flat) walls anywhere?

    To further complicate things, you should also be getting a lintel & cill schedule measured up now also, and get all delivered at the one time!
    What does your blocklayer say for a wastage percentage?
    Some of them are right 'wasters' :-) when it comes to breaking blocks and throwing the halves away.

    And don't forget, block companies (the likes of Roadstone) sell in units of 000s only - payable in advance.


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