Concrete Blocks

Name: Wright Minimix
Address: St Ivel Way, Bristol, BS30 8TY, GB
Telephone: 0117 958 2090

High-Quality Concrete Blocks from Wright Minimix

Concrete blocks are among the most versatile building products available and are used for a range of different purposes across a number of projects and industries, from the construction of our homes and schools to hospitals and office blocks.

At Wright Minimix Ltd, we are leading manufacturers and suppliers of quality concrete products in Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, Avonmouth and the surrounding areas, supplying high-strength 100mm 7.3N dense concrete blocks for use in cavity and solid walls, load-bearing and solid partitions, columns and block and beam flooring.

For a free, no-obligation quote on our concrete blocks, please call our team today on 0117 958 2090 or fill in the quick contact form on this page. Our concrete blocks come in packs of 88 and are available for both delivery and collection from our concrete plant in Avonmouth, where they are manufactured.

Concrete Block Specifications

Our concrete blocks have a tolerance of D1, a mean compressive strength of 3.6 - 30N/mm2 (Unit Strength) and a shear bond strength of 0.15N/mm2 (tabulated Value).

To protect the safety and integrity of your project, all our concrete blocks are fire-resistant, boasting a fire safety grade of A1, the very highest rating available. What is more, our concrete blocks provide excellent sound insulation and water resistance. Their thermal resistance is 1.11 W/(mK) 10, dry mat / 1960kg/m3 (Density).

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Get bagged aggregates as part of your order

In addition to our concrete blocks, we also supply a wide range of bagged sand and aggregates to assist you with your DIY and building project. Our bagged aggregate products are very competitively priced and include:

Building Sand
Zig Zag Fine Sand
10mm - Pea Gravel
20mm - Red-rounded Gravel
20mm - Single Size Limestone
40mm - Pink Limestone

Sharp Sand (yellow)
10mm - Golden Gravel
20mm - Golden Gravel
40mm - Plum Slate
40mm - Blue Slate
40mm - Green Slate

20mm - All in Ballast (yellow)
20mm - All in Ballast (red)
MOT Type 1 (hardcore)
Grano Dust
Sharp Sand (red)
Cement waterproof bags

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Why use concrete blocks?

Manufactured from cement, sand and aggregates, dense concrete blocks are well known throughout the construction industry for their exceptional durability and strength, which makes them perfect for a number of uses, including building load-bearing walls. A cost-effective solution, concrete blocks also allow for rapid construction on any project, saving you valuable time and money.

Concrete blocks also have a high thermal mass which means they are extremely effective at absorbing and storing heat. When a building is designed and constructed well, concrete blocks help keep it cool during the summer months and warm in the winter. This allows the building to achieve the highest levels of long-term energy efficiency possible and contributes to the building’s overall sustainability and low running costs.

As well as our dense concrete blocks, at Wright Minimix we also offer bulk bags of sand and aggregate and cement waterproof bags. To find out more or to place an order, contact us today on 0117 9582090.

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Benefits of hiring a concrete pump

25th January 2021

Our concrete specialists explore how hiring a concrete pump can solve accessibility issues, while saving time and resources for your construction project.

Solve accessibility issues

In difficult to access areas that cannot be reached by a concrete mixer truck, concrete delivery becomes a lot more challenging. Without a concrete pump, you’ll be forced to rely on manual labour and wheelbarrows to get your ready mix concrete where you need it. Time constraints are a big concern in this scenario too, as the concrete will need to be transported within a set timeframe to ensure it doesn’t start to cure.

Transporting your concrete this way can be wasteful, inefficient and costly, not to mention downright impossible for large-scale projects that require a large volume of concrete. Hiring a concrete pump solves all the problems, as no site is too difficult to access for our boom pumps or innovative mini pumps.

Save time

Concrete pumping is the most efficient method of concrete delivery, making it an ideal choice if you’re working to tight deadlines. Hiring a concrete pump is the best way to guarantee that ready mix concrete is laid in the shortest amount of time possible. Our pumps are capable of pumping up to 180 m3 of concrete per hour, making them a quick and affordable solution for delivering your concrete mix to your site.

Free up manpower

If you’re working on a larger DIY project, chances are you won’t have the necessary manpower to help you transport your concrete from the mixer to where you need it within the required timeframe. A concrete pump helps you get around this, allowing you to focus your manpower where you need it the most.

Wright Minimix has built an unrivalled reputation as providers of efficient concrete delivery using the latest concrete pumps. To find out about hiring a concrete pump for your project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team on 0117 985 2090.

Step-by-Step Guide: Preparing Flooring for Liquid Screed

02nd December 2020

The concrete experts at Wright Minimix share their helpful step-by-step guide to preparing your flooring for liquid screed.

Step 1

Remove any debris from the sub floor.

Step 2

Place insulation in two layers. Use dried sand to fill the void around pipes and ensure that this is level before installing the second layer of insulation board.

Step 3

Lay a membrane of 1000 gauge or thicker immediately under the pipework (above the insulation board) as a slip layer, and to prevent leakage of the screed before setting.

Step 4

Install an edging strip around the edges and corners of the wall and attach securely.

Step 5

After laying (but before setting) make sure that you fully seal any shuttering across doorways and steps with expanding foam or mastic. This will prevent leakage.

Step 6

Seal any pipe ducts or holes through walls before placement of the liquid screed.

Installing liquid screed with underfloor heating

When installing liquid screed with underfloor heating, you should follow these steps:

Step 1

Install underfloor heating pipes and ensure that they are clipped every 400mm and more around bends.

Step 2

Make sure that the system is full of water prior to the liquid screed being laid.

Step 3

If using an ‘eggbox’ type pipe system, membrane should be laid under the eggbox. Avoid using small offcuts of eggbox to avoid possibility of floating.

Note: Minimum cover above underfloor heating pipes is 30mm, therefore minimum screed thickness is normally 50mm when using a 16mm UFH pipe.

Wright Minimix’s liquid screed has been specially designed and tested to provide the perfect finish for a range of flooring applications in both residential and commercial settings. To learn more, get in touch with our knowledgeable team today on 0117 958 2090 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Top 5 Benefits of a Liquid Screed Floor

21st October 2020

From creating super smooth surfaces to quick drying times, there are many fantastic benefits to using liquid screed for your flooring installation. Read on to discover 5 reasons why it’s such a popular choice.

1) Liquid screed is quick to install

When you use liquid screed to provide the perfect base for your flooring, you won’t be hanging around for days waiting for us to install it. This is due to the flowing nature of liquid screed which helps make installing it quick and easy.

2) Faster drying time than other materials

Worried that your project might be delayed because of a wet floor? These worries will be a thing of the past when you use liquid screed. That’s because it dries at a much more rapid rate than other flooring materials. Indeed, it takes only 24-48 hours to dry enough to walk on so you’ll be able to carry on with your project in next to no time.

3) Reduces the risk of cracking

Our specially developed liquid screed is renowned across the South’s construction companies for its long lasting quality. We use special ingredients that include anti-crack fibres and an anti-shrink agent to help make it incredibly strong and improve its resistance to deformation. We also add a super plasticiser to help provide excellent workability.

4) Super smooth floors

You won’t have to worry about a lumpy and bumpy surface when you choose liquid screed for your flooring material. It’s flowability means liquid screed is self-levelling which speeds up installation, as previously mentioned, but it also provides a perfectly smooth and even surface ready for your chosen covering.

5) The perfect partner for underfloor heating

We have perhaps saved the biggest benefit of liquid screed for last – liquid screed is the perfect material for installing underfloor heating. Not only does it manage to cover all the pipework, eliminating any bubbles and gaps, but it can also be installed with low depth which makes the heating system much more efficient.

The Advantages of Concrete Building Blocks

28th September 2020

Concrete building blocks are popular building materials for many reasons - they’re readily available, affordable, and strong – and despite being man-made, concrete blocks are also a sustainable choice. As leading manufacturers and suppliers of quality concrete products in the South, our concreting experts outline some of the benefits of concrete blocks for construction.

Strong & durable

As with the majority of concrete-made structures, the natural components in concrete mean that concrete blocks are strong and able to stand the test of time, and as concrete tends to get stronger with time, it makes concrete blocks a great candidate for buildings, security barriers and block walls.

Fire resistant

Concrete blocks also have a high thermal mass which means they are extremely effective at absorbing and storing heat. Where a wooden structure will quickly succumb to flames, a concrete block building can resist them and limit fire’s ability to spread quickly.

To protect the safety and integrity of your project, all our concrete blocks at Wright Mini Mix are fire-resistant, boasting a fire safety grade of A1, the very highest rating available.

Sustainable

When a building is designed and constructed well, concrete blocks help keep it cool during the summer months and warm in the winter. This allows the building to achieve the highest levels of long-term energy efficiency possible and contributes to the building’s overall sustainability and low running costs.

Cost-effective solution

Oftentimes, environmentally friendly choices come with a hefty price tag. Concrete blocks remain affordable, especially since they allow for rapid construction on any project, saving not only money, but time.

If you’re looking for high quality concrete blocks at fantastic prices for your residential or commercial project, go to our concrete blocks page to discover more about the blocks from the South’s leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete products.