Breeze Block Dimensions

[Silver_Hawk]

I understand that the term "breeze block" is a generic name for all sorts of clinker based block used in the '60s and 70's because it was cheap but is no longer in use within the building industry. I guess Thermalite is todays equivalent.

Anyhow, I'm removing a doorway in an internal, non-load bearing wall in my 1960's house. I want to "brick it up" with Themalite blocks which I've already bought. Having removed the wooden door frame, I can now see the breeze blocks but they are much thinner that I expected....measuring about 3.5 inches whereas regular bricks / Themalite are 4 inches.

I think I can still use the Themalite blocks but the plaster layer is going to be very thin.....

Does this sound right? Did they make breeze blocks that were thinner than regular bricks / Themalite?

Thanks

Paul

 

[Richard C]

You should have bought 3" Thermalite blocks!

 

[Silver_Hawk]

Whoops! Didn't realize they did them.

Better go buy some .

Thanks!