Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered to Ystalyfera

Our concrete blocks range for Ystalyfera jobs

• Hollow and cellular blocksLighter dense blocks with voids, used for some garden and retaining walls.
• 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.
• Aircrete (aerated) blocksVery light, easy to cut and good insulators; check the strength grade for loadbearing work.
• Lightweight aggregate blocksLighter to handle with better thermal performance than dense blocks.

Before you order concrete blocks

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.

What strength do I need?

Most houses use 3.6 N/mm² or 7.3 N/mm² blocks. Your structural design, your building control officer or the block manufacturer's guidance sets the grade; tell us what is specified and we will match it.

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

Quantities: a worked example

A single-skin block wall in Ystalyfera 7 m long and 2.4 m high is 16.8 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 177 blocks, with about 0.24 tonnes of building sand and 3 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

How delivery works in Ystalyfera

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. Ystalyfera is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• On busy streets in Ystalyfera, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Ystalyfera: questions

How many blocks on a pallet?

It varies with the block size and maker. We confirm the pallet quantity with your price.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Ystalyfera?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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 Ystalyfera?

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.