which building blocks

[b21playa]

will soon be getting someone in to build a block built shed at the back, single wall contruction

what is best to use in terms of strength and value for money?

Thanks

 

[Fluffster]

Concrete blocks are the strongest and cheapest although they are not a good insulator compared to thermalite/celcon blocks.
Pete

 

[b21playa]

Concrete blocks are the strongest and cheapest although they are not a good insulator compared to thermalite/celcon blocks.
Pete

Cheers

Are thermallite the ones that can be cut with a saw?

what are the cost comparisons against concrete blocks / clecon blocks / bricks?

 

[Fluffster]

Yep easy to handle and cut. I think concrete are about 1/3 of the price. You also need to render the ther/celcon blocks and they mark v easy.
Pete

 

[b21playa]

Yep easy to handle and cut. I think concrete are about 1/3 of the price. You also need to render the ther/celcon blocks and they mark v easy.
Pete

Dont care about insulation so concrete blocks will do.

How much am i looking per block, calculated I need 500 odd blocks for a 20ftx15ftx8ft building.

 

[Fluffster]

About 85p a block the more u buy the better discount.
P

 

[r896neo]

fluffster where do you buy your blocks? I am very fortunate to have a quarry locally and they charge 12p each. One time i only needed 12 and he didnt bother to charge me. Thats an exception obviously but even in a shed there only 95p?

 

[b21playa]

will 4" blocks be fine will pillars built along the walls or do I need 6"?

I dont want to go to the expense of 6" or double wall if i dont have to