Frequently Asked Questions
WE UNDERSTAND THAT MOST OF OUR CUSTOMERS ARE NEW TO US AS WELL AS BEING NEW TO THE WORLD OF MASONRY. LISTED BELOW ARE A NUMBER OF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WE HOPE MAY HELP COVER OFF ON YOUR QUERIES.
What sort of structure do I need?
In simple terms the most important thing in creating a breeze block wall assembly is preventing it falling over. This is typically addressed through the provision of vertical structure at each end of the wall with either a solid brick wall or steel post. In addition to this, horizontal bracing should be provided through the mortar course and tied into the structural elements at either end of the wall. This approach, while simplistic, provides a description of a composition that has the wall restrained with vertical elements and horizontal elements therefore forming a grid that ties in with the breeze block assembly and supports it against wind and lateral load (bumping or wind). The design of the structural support to accompany the blocks should be done by a professional engineer or block layer depending on the scale of the installation.
All blocks should be laid on a suitably sized and level concrete footing.
In simple terms the most important thing in creating a breeze block wall assembly is preventing it falling over. This is typically addressed through the provision of vertical structure at each end of the wall with either a solid brick wall or steel post. In addition to this, horizontal bracing should be provided through the mortar course and tied into the structural elements at either end of the wall. This approach, while simplistic, provides a description of a composition that has the wall restrained with vertical elements and horizontal elements therefore forming a grid that ties in with the breeze block assembly and supports it against wind and lateral load (bumping or wind). The design of the structural support to accompany the blocks should be done by a professional engineer or block layer depending on the scale of the installation.
All blocks should be laid on a suitably sized and level concrete footing.
Do you ship products to my location?
Yes is the answer and we can organise the freight to all locations around Australia. The cost of freight cost naturally varies depending on your location and quantity. Most of our pallets come with either 112 or 128 blocks and weighs around 1 ton. The most cost effective freight outcome is working to a full pallet or pallets as freight is generally charged by the pallet. The more blocks on the pallet the less the cost per block in transport.
We understand most of our customers don't have the convenience of a forklift sitting around on site so most of our deliveries are undertaken with the use of a tail lift” truck. These trucks have a flat tray on the back that can be raised and lowered with a hydraulic system to enable your pallets to be lowered off the truck and placed at your property with a pallet jack trolley. We don’t bring the pallets into your property in most cases and stipulate that the pallets are able to be left at the nearest practical location to your property boundary.
As a rule of thumb allow between $2 and $3 per block plus GST for transport.
Yes is the answer and we can organise the freight to all locations around Australia. The cost of freight cost naturally varies depending on your location and quantity. Most of our pallets come with either 112 or 128 blocks and weighs around 1 ton. The most cost effective freight outcome is working to a full pallet or pallets as freight is generally charged by the pallet. The more blocks on the pallet the less the cost per block in transport.
We understand most of our customers don't have the convenience of a forklift sitting around on site so most of our deliveries are undertaken with the use of a tail lift” truck. These trucks have a flat tray on the back that can be raised and lowered with a hydraulic system to enable your pallets to be lowered off the truck and placed at your property with a pallet jack trolley. We don’t bring the pallets into your property in most cases and stipulate that the pallets are able to be left at the nearest practical location to your property boundary.
As a rule of thumb allow between $2 and $3 per block plus GST for transport.
What is your minimum order?
Minimum order is a product generally 48 blocks. This quantity attracts a proportionately higher freight cost per block however in the scheme of things this does not bother some people as they are just keen to get some of our blocks into their project.
Even a small amount of blocks can have a big impact and we like seeing them far and wide so don’t hesitate to ask us for a quote.
Minimum order is a product generally 48 blocks. This quantity attracts a proportionately higher freight cost per block however in the scheme of things this does not bother some people as they are just keen to get some of our blocks into their project.
Even a small amount of blocks can have a big impact and we like seeing them far and wide so don’t hesitate to ask us for a quote.
How do I lay them?
We strongly recommend our blocks are laid by a qualified brick or block layer with raked joints in a standard mortar mix. Our blocks are made to 290 mm x 290 mm x 90 mm however given the nature of the product this varies slightly. We recommend you work to increments of 305 mm allowing for variations in block widths of a couple of millimetres.
In our home town of Melbourne we recommend Mogford and Glenn Bricklayers. Speak to Brad Mogford about your next job in Melbourne on 0412 449 590.
We strongly recommend our blocks are laid by a qualified brick or block layer with raked joints in a standard mortar mix. Our blocks are made to 290 mm x 290 mm x 90 mm however given the nature of the product this varies slightly. We recommend you work to increments of 305 mm allowing for variations in block widths of a couple of millimetres.
In our home town of Melbourne we recommend Mogford and Glenn Bricklayers. Speak to Brad Mogford about your next job in Melbourne on 0412 449 590.
What lead time do I need to allow for?
We carry stock of most of our range and pride ourselves on being able to run orders around very quickly.
We ship to most States weekly. Having said this we do experience peaks and troughs in our stock levels and recommend for anything over 200 blocks you get in touch with us two or three weeks in advance so as we can prepare for any top up stock fabrication that might be required.
We carry stock of most of our range and pride ourselves on being able to run orders around very quickly.
We ship to most States weekly. Having said this we do experience peaks and troughs in our stock levels and recommend for anything over 200 blocks you get in touch with us two or three weeks in advance so as we can prepare for any top up stock fabrication that might be required.