block work

Using concrete blocks to edge some soil but 2 full blocks would be to high. I'm using 440x215x100mm. Can i cut length ways & mortar them on top to finish it off? Would it be ok & look ok like that?

Hi, I am planning on building some raised beds around a patio using blockwork and then fitting porcelain cladding. The beds will be about 4m by 1m and about 0.6m high. To keep the costs down I was looking to use a single skin of 100mm wide blocks, would this be enough? Or should I use 140mm...

Morning all,lintel help please,have asked the question before,but tomorrow I will be installing lintel 'hopefully' I understand the lintel needs to sit on full blocks if possible to support the 3900 IG lintel (flat roof single single ext) From my photos the external block work would be sitting...

After posting yesterday regarding height of wall,I'm slightly concerned with the 90mm blocks on opening to bifold doors.please see image,I'm not a bricky by trade but was wondering would the 90mm end blocks be ok. Totally my fault was feeling positive,but a little concerned now

Im looking to build a 11.2m long x 1.2m high retaining wall. Of which the top 700 is soil and 500 limestone Does this sound about right? Recommended from a 'skilled friend' 6inch/140mm 7n dence block 10mm mortar 8 courses all laid flat 6 courses 440 deep 2 courses 215 deep Pillars 2 meters...