I’ve done a search on the forum about which blocks to use, but most of the threads are 10+ years old, so I wondered if things have moved on at all?
We have PP for a double extension, which will be rendered so blocks are the way to go.
7nm foundation blocks will start, with a couple of courses of blue engineering bricks above ground but below the dpc - purely for a nice look before the render starts.
But the actual blocks to use from there upwards is where I’m stuck!
Seems like aerated blocks are suitable for both skins, but lm wondering if lightweight agg blocks might be better for the external skin.
I’m considering attempting the build myself so I’m leaning towards aerated blocks to make life easier...but I do want to get it right, so I’d be interested to hear people’s views on which blocks to use?
Also, I see for whichever type of block there is quite a variation in the price from about £1.30 per block to £3.5 per block (all same sizes)... is there value in not using ‘cheap’ blocks?
Thanks
Andy
We have PP for a double extension, which will be rendered so blocks are the way to go.
7nm foundation blocks will start, with a couple of courses of blue engineering bricks above ground but below the dpc - purely for a nice look before the render starts.
But the actual blocks to use from there upwards is where I’m stuck!
Seems like aerated blocks are suitable for both skins, but lm wondering if lightweight agg blocks might be better for the external skin.
I’m considering attempting the build myself so I’m leaning towards aerated blocks to make life easier...but I do want to get it right, so I’d be interested to hear people’s views on which blocks to use?
Also, I see for whichever type of block there is quite a variation in the price from about £1.30 per block to £3.5 per block (all same sizes)... is there value in not using ‘cheap’ blocks?
Thanks
Andy