![]() To learn more about the history of breeze blocks, we recommend Ron and Barbara Marshall's well-researched book, Concrete Screen Block, published by the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. ![]() ![]() This post shines the spotlight on installations of Tesselle Breeze Blocks, as well as decades-old installations from other manufacturers. Design by Javier Echenique.īrowse photos of homes, encompassing mid-20th century modern to new contemporary construction, that feature breeze blocks to enhance their aesthetic appeal as well as add privacy and sun control, while still allowing airflow. Capping pieces are also available to give a great looking finish.Ī standard articulated lorry carries 38 of the 1200mm blocks although we are happy to deliver any number including single blocks.Above: Tesselle's Orb Breeze Blocks echo the circular themes in this recent remodel of a mid-century home in Palm Springs. The blocks interlock with each other using connectors and are dry-laid making them a reusable semi-permanent option. Speed of construction is a key feature – two men can expect to install 228 blocks per day which is over 123m 2. They come in three sizes – one, two and three connector – the standard block is a BL2 1200mm x 600mm x 450mm (highlighted in the table below) and weighs 750 kgs. Our Duo™ blocks are the UK’s fastest selling interlocking block solution. See below for the full range and specifications. The clever design (which incorporates a cast-in lifting pin flush with the concrete surface) allows the blocks to be easily dry laid onto any firm surface, creating bay dimensions to suit almost any site. By using precast concrete Duo™ blocks for above ground/ no dig fencing and hoarding systems you avoid the risk of costly service strikes.īefore you start using our blocks we recommend you check out our unique stability and loadings directory below where you will find lots of guidance on wall heights, material storage and ground bearing / foundations etc – there are also great downloads available to assist in designing new stockbay walls ( New Stockbay Wall design Guidance for Interlocking blocks) and inspecting existing walls ( Stockbay Wall Inspection Guidance for Interlocking blocks) or contact us on 01952 588885 or email where we can refer your questions to an experienced third party structural engineer.ĭuo™ blocks give you the benefits of 600mm thick high-strength concrete combined with the added advantage of being able to install, reconfigure or relocate the blocks yourself – without the need for expensive, specialist lifting equipment. Duo™ blocks are also ideal for all sorts of temporary works including cofferdams. If you’re looking for a robust, simple and flexible way of building retaining walls, pendine walls, salt bays, aggregate storage, compost, wood chip or other material segregation walls for light scrap metals, white goods, RDF waste, black bag waste etc then Duo™ blocks could be what you’re looking for. Elite are the UK’s only manufacturer of Duo™ interlocking concrete blocks – used throughout the UK in a wide variety of applications.
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