Are Besser blocks waterproof?

Besser blocks are not waterproof. The external face of concrete cinder blocks needs to be waterproofed to prevent water penetration.

How much are concrete blocks a piece?

Cinder blocks don’t vary much in cost regardless of the type. While some capstones can cost as little as $0.95 apiece, the average cost of a cinder block is $1 to $3 each.

How many Besser blocks are in a pallet?

108 per
108 per pallet. Baines Masonry’s Betta Blocks, also known as Besser blocks or Bessa blocks, are lightweight, yet strong. Despite a dry weight of less than 10.5kg, Betta blocks still have a compressive strength of more than 15 Mpa.

How many cement blocks are on a pallet?

A pallet holds 108 blocks, so a pallet of cinder blocks weighs over 28 x 108 = 3,000 pounds.

How do you make Besser blocks look good?

  1. The dominant lines and shapes of your house.
  2. Whether you’re creating decorative interest or a subtle backdrop.
  3. The complementary or contrasting materials they will be near.
  4. The colour palette of the room or exterior of your home.
  5. The lighting around the blocks for a warm or cool atmosphere.

How many Besser blocks are in a square Metre?

Besser® Block sizes and dimensions There are 12.5 standard Besser® Blocks per metre square (m2) of wall.

How many Besser blocks do I need?

If you use a standard 16″ x 8″ block, the area of a single block is 128 square inches, and you will need 563 concrete blocks, as 500ft² / 128in² = 72,000in² / 128in² = 562.5 (rounding up to the nearest whole number).

Is a besser block wall the best option for the Gold Coast?

After discussions with our Southport, Gold Coast Qld clients Australian Retaining Walls advised that a smaller Besser block wall with a timber fence to match the existing fence at the rear would be the best option. The client agreed and work could get underway.

What is a besser block?

Besser ® Blocks can also be referred to as cinder blocks, or grey concrete blocks and they come in many different shapes and sizes, each serving a different purpose. From full size blocks through to Besser ® Block fractions and the Versaloc ® system, Adbri Masonry has a large range of Australian made concrete building blocks to choose from.

How to finish a besser block wall in Southport?

A simple cap to finish leaves this Besser block wall in Southport, with a clean & tidy finish, most importantly a lot safer than the old one. Finally an installation of the timber fence above the wall to complete the job. This particular project was completed under the watchful eye of the next door neighbour-a retired builder.

Where is Besser made?

Kevin will still proudly represent Besser as an external member of… Our Alpena, Michigan location is certainly a manufacturing marvel, so it is fitting that Besser was featured on the show of the same name.