Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that many of you, our customers, are new to us and also new to the world of concrete masonry and breeze blocks. In order to help we have listed below some of our more frequently asked questions and responses which 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.
Are your products available in my location?
Yes is the answer. We have a number of outlets throughout Australia with most covering our entire range to ensure you have blocks available to you with a minimum of fuss. While we currently distribute direct out of our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne, we have retailers carrying our products in Northern NSW/Gold Coast, Sydney, Hobart and Perth. This means our blocks are immediately available to most.
For remote locations 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.
Yes is the answer. We have a number of outlets throughout Australia with most covering our entire range to ensure you have blocks available to you with a minimum of fuss. While we currently distribute direct out of our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne, we have retailers carrying our products in Northern NSW/Gold Coast, Sydney, Hobart and Perth. This means our blocks are immediately available to most.
For remote locations 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.
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 so we recommend you work to increments of 300 mm in calculating quantities and setting out your job.
In Melbourne we recommend Mogford and Glenn Bricklayers. Speak to Brad Mogford about your next job in Melbourne on 0412 449 590.
For projects in South East Queensland we recommend you get in touch with MG Brick and Block on 0402 669 293 or White and Ellaby Bricklayers on 0419 027 249.
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 so we recommend you work to increments of 300 mm in calculating quantities and setting out your job.
In Melbourne we recommend Mogford and Glenn Bricklayers. Speak to Brad Mogford about your next job in Melbourne on 0412 449 590.
For projects in South East Queensland we recommend you get in touch with MG Brick and Block on 0402 669 293 or White and Ellaby Bricklayers on 0419 027 249.
What lead time do I need to allow for?
We carry stock of most of our range and pride ourselves on having our blocks available close to you our customers.
We carry stock of most of our range and pride ourselves on having our blocks available close to you our customers.