Decorative breeze blocks

chrispbug

Hi
Is it possible to buy breeze blocks with a textured front to them ? Trying to source economical materials for a garden retaining wall that will be 3 feet high
I have looked at various diy stores online and nothing comes up so maybe I am using incorrect terminology
Thank you

brightontraveller

Really depends on what your after but its normally the “face “ that’s has decorative type finish etc e.g link to Architectural Masonry

Fairfaced, Ribloc,Twinbloc, Granito all trademarks,
shot-blasted, Fairfaced, Split Face Blocks

There re lots out there but you need to know the finish you want then look really
e.g
Rock Face
http://www.braceys.co.uk/concrete-products/blocks/rock-face-blocks

dominoman

Breeze blocks are for internal walls. They will crack and crumble outside.

You need concrete blocks. Search for those.

cyclonebri1

Yep, breeze blocks are cinder/ash. They have to be rendered or internal.

Check out synthetic stone or textured concrete, or use simple concrete constructional blocks and render/Tyrolean them.

J_B

In 2006, we used Grosvenor Stone from Chester, who make such stuff IIRC

Don't know if they are still going ...

tony6403

Medium density concrete blocks painted with Sandtex look ok and the Sandtex lasts a very long time.

Furts

When you specify your enquiry and your order you must state the blocks are 7 newton per mm strength. this is a must for durability and frost resistance.

It depends on the length of your wall, but in general bricks would not be much dearer and would be longer lasting, and potentially more maintenance free.