Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered to Lytham St Annes

Our concrete blocks range for Lytham St Annes jobs

• Lightweight aggregate blocksLighter to handle with better thermal performance than dense blocks.
• Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.
• Dense concrete blocksHeavy, strong blocks for loadbearing walls, below ground and good sound separation.
• Hollow and cellular blocksLighter dense blocks with voids, used for some garden and retaining walls.

Picking the right product

Handling heavy blocks

Health and safety guidance discourages laying very heavy blocks by hand for long periods. Lighter blocks or planning the lift can make a big difference on site.

Dense or aircrete?

Dense blocks are strong and good for sound separation but heavy; a 100 mm dense block can weigh around 20 kg. Aircrete blocks are much lighter and insulate better, which helps with energy targets, but need the right fixings.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

A quick quantity check

A single-skin block wall in Lytham St Annes 4 m long and 2.4 m high is 9.6 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 101 blocks, with about 0.14 tonnes of building sand and 2 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Delivering concrete blocks in Lytham St Annes

Blocks are banded on pallets and usually crane-offloaded where the vehicle and access allow; tell us the weight limit of any drive or the ground where pallets will sit. Lytham St Annes is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• In summer Lytham St Annes gets around 17h 05m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Lytham St Annes: questions

Do you deliver concrete blocks to trades and homeowners in Lytham St Annes?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

How much mortar for blockwork?

Roughly 0.008 to 0.01 cubic metres of mortar per square metre of 100 mm blockwork, allowing for waste. Use our block calculator for sand and cement quantities.

What is the difference between 3.6 and 7.3 N/mm² blocks?

The number is the compressive strength. 7.3 N/mm² blocks carry more load and are often specified below ground or for heavily loaded walls; 3.6 N/mm² is common for upper storeys and partitions. Follow your drawings.

How soon can concrete blocks be delivered in Lytham St Annes?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.