Comments on: Breeze Blocks. I want to build a raisd bed in the garden. Which Breeze Blocks are best are there’s a few types http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types Gardening CareTips for the Backyard Gardener Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:33:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: JAMES http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types/comment-page-1#comment-3421 JAMES Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:30:59 +0000 http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types#comment-3421 The first one is an insulating block, It is usually used in an internal wall of a house. The second one is known as a lightweight concrete block. It is ok and will do the job but there is another block which is better. It is a Dense Concrete Block. Like this one http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9273668&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=dense+concrete&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1187625567970&isSearch=true They are available from any builders yard or b&q. There are 72 blocks in a pack so you will want them delivered. Hope this helps<br><b>References : </b><br>I am a builder The first one is an insulating block, It is usually used in an internal wall of a house.
The second one is known as a lightweight concrete block.
It is ok and will do the job but there is another block which is better. It is a Dense Concrete Block.
Like this one
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9273668&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=dense+concrete&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1187625567970&isSearch=true

They are available from any builders yard or b&q.
There are 72 blocks in a pack so you will want them delivered.
Hope this helps
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]]> By: boy boy http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types/comment-page-1#comment-3420 boy boy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:09:59 +0000 http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types#comment-3420 first of ..you don't want a breeze block ..what you need is a 7 newton concrete block ..any thing less than a 7 newton block wont last 5 minutes ..and if you are making a raised bed then i suggest you use ..the first course laid flat ..the second double thick and the top laid flat again to tie them together ..this will give a height of about 450mm..and it will stand the pressure of the soil ..a single skin would move in the frost ..if you paint it then you will have to paint it every year das it will very soon start to flake and get dirty looking ..use dulux weathersheild ..these blocks are obtainable from most builders merchants and cost about 6 to 7 pounds for 10 .dont use a brick unless it is an engineering brick .but it will cost you a lot more .<br><b>References : </b><br> first of ..you don’t want a breeze block ..what you need is a 7 newton concrete block ..any thing less than a 7 newton block wont last 5 minutes ..and if you are making a raised bed then i suggest you use ..the first course laid flat ..the second double thick and the top laid flat again to tie them together ..this will give a height of about 450mm..and it will stand the pressure of the soil ..a single skin would move in the frost ..if you paint it then you will have to paint it every year das it will very soon start to flake and get dirty looking ..use dulux weathersheild ..these blocks are obtainable from most builders merchants and cost about 6 to 7 pounds for 10 .dont use a brick unless it is an engineering brick .but it will cost you a lot more .
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]]> By: john p http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types/comment-page-1#comment-3419 john p Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:50:59 +0000 http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types#comment-3419 Hello the first 1 is a definit no, would not last outside the 2nd is better but try using a facing brick as then you would have no upkeep on them after there built. IF its block you want buy fair faced block( heavy density) from a builders merchant @£7.50 p/m most merchants give free delivery p.s block have a habit of soaking in water so painting would flake of quickly ,facing brick dont<br><b>References : </b><br>builder Hello
the first 1 is a definit no, would not last outside the 2nd is better but
try using a facing brick as then you would have no upkeep on them after there built. IF its block you want buy fair faced block( heavy density) from a builders merchant @£7.50 p/m most merchants give free delivery
p.s block have a habit of soaking in water so painting would flake of quickly ,facing brick dont
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]]> By: dazza http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types/comment-page-1#comment-3418 dazza Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:25:59 +0000 http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types#comment-3418 i think the medium density one is harder and heavier which wouldnt really make a difference which u use but for a garden raised bed id go for the cheaper ones or the lightweight ones as long as the cement is mixed up well it will hold for yrs<br><b>References : </b><br> i think the medium density one is harder and heavier which wouldnt really make a difference which u use but for a garden raised bed id go for the cheaper ones or the lightweight ones as long as the cement is mixed up well it will hold for yrs
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]]> By: ernie.e http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types/comment-page-1#comment-3417 ernie.e Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:00:59 +0000 http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/garden-raised-bed/breeze-blocks-i-want-to-build-a-raisd-bed-in-the-garden-which-breeze-blocks-are-best-are-theres-a-few-types#comment-3417 The second one is the better of the two,Cheaper+delivered no idea.<br><b>References : </b><br> The second one is the better of the two,Cheaper+delivered no idea.
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