Concrete Block Sizes

emmaandaj · Post by **emmaandaj** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:54 pm

Hi,

Just trying to work out how many blocks i will need-cant find the dimensions of the large hollow concrete blocks on the internet anywhere! Dont suppose anyone knows the dimensions in mm?

Cheers Andy

MattyS · Post by **MattyS** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:56 pm

I will have to check my notes but i think they are 215mm

DIGGERDAVE · Post by **DIGGERDAVE** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:58 pm

440mm long, 215mm high, 225mm wide. Add 10mm for mortar joints.
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emmaandaj · Post by **emmaandaj** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:38 pm

Cheers Raffle boy!

Will have a measure up and do the maths

Did you say use normal brings for the rounded edge?

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Andy

DIGGERDAVE · Post by **DIGGERDAVE** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:18 pm

Use smaller units for curves as you can 'bend' them easier. Might have to chop the inside corners of the bricks to get a good front joint.

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