Can I use blocks for sleeper walls?

[digitalquill]

Hi all

I have a concrete sub-floor onto which I am building some sleeper walls to support a pan and joists.

Can I use blocks rather than brick? They are not very high maybe 200mm.

If so what type of blocks should I use? do they need to be the high density concrete ones?

It will just be quicker and cheaper to use blocks

Thanks for any advice

Matt Houldsworth

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

AFAIK bricks are popular as they allow for more ventilation.

 

[^woody^]

Blocks and a wall plate are going to be higher than 200mm, so by the time you have cut them, it will be quicker to use bricks - and remember to honeycomb the wall

 

[digitalquill]

Yes realised I was being silly as soon as I posted it! Thanks for the advice.

Matt