Cement Breeze Blocks are patterned concrete blocks that resemble bricks. But unlike bricks, their patterns are cut from the concrete, allowing for air to pass through the negative spaces. As such, Cement Breeze Blocks are both functional and decorative, providing shade, ventilation, protection, and privacy to your home, all the while doing so with elegance and style.
You may be wondering: “I haven’t heard of Cement Breeze Blocks, are they new?” While they aren’t new, per se, they are making a come-back after being quite popular in the mid-century, especially in America. Originally inspired by screens in Asia that were used to block and reduce sun exposure, Breeze Cement Blocks made their debut in America in the 1930s, becoming popular all the way to the 1970s, after which they slowly fell out of style. Used mostly in warmer climates like Florida and California, Cement Breeze Blocks were used for commercial buildings and private homes to protect them from the hot desert sun and strong storm winds.
Now Cement Breeze Blocks are making a come-back for all the right reasons, especially in the hot, stormy and extreme climates like Sydney, Australia. As well as being versatile in their use, protective against the sun and wind, designer cement blocks are affordable and stylish. You can use them for alfresco screens, outdoor seating, fence infill panels, stand-alone screens, indoor space separators, barbeque casing, garden screens, and even window infills. Your cement breeze wall is limited only by your imagination.
Cement Breeze Blocks are available in a variety of cut-out designs such as flower, leaf, star, connect, square, valley, astro, vline, sunstory, rubic, octagon, mountain, and the one-y. They are also available is small and larger sizes, accommodating for any area you choose to install them.
So, if you are working on a budget, aiming to create a beautiful space in your home, office space or garden, definitely consider Breeze Cement Blocks for your project. You will find something that fits any design: from something modern all the way to something floral and flowy, and everything in between.
Installing Cement Breeze Blocks, compared to installing Stone or Wall Cladding, is definitely a simpler and more affordable process. They are typically installed in a stack bond pattern where each cement block is placed on top of the other one. This structure produces strong vertical lines ideal for all types of non-structural veneers and architectural shade screens, garden screens, and many other walling solutions.
Cement Breeze Blocks can be adhered using Brickies Mortar.” Allborg White Brand, which can be found here, is the perfect colour match to Cement Breeze Blocks. We do warn you against using grey, or natural, mortar for white cement blocks. White is 100% our recommendation.
Now, what if you prefer a splash of colour in your space instead of the traditional white of the Cement Breeze Blocks? Well, it’s super simple to paint the cement blocks any colour!
As with all construction projects, you can certainly install cement breeze blocks yourself. Though, if you want the job to be done well and to stand the test of time, we do suggest hiring an experienced and licensed professional to help you turn your idea into a reality.
Another important consideration for installing Cement Breeze Blocks is their resistance to fire. If you live in areas in Sydney that are more susceptible to bush fires, please note that Cement Breeze Blocks, like all concrete blocks or bricks, are fire-resistant but not fire-proof. The blocks comprise of both silica and sand, though not combustible materials, do not provide fire proofing. So if you need to protect your home with a fire-proof wall and feature fence, we suggest considering an alternative walling option.
To protect your Cement Breeze Blocks from the harsh elements of the environment, they require sealing. Aqua Mix Sealers Choice Gold is our recommended sealer for cement blocks. Browse our range of sealers here.
In addition to Cement Breeze Blocks, our outdoor product options include stone capping, stone and porcelain pavers, stepping stones, pedestals, pool tiles, cobblestones and much more. In addition to quality and eye-catching appearance, we also ensure that our materials adhere to the highest industry safety standards.
Browse our Cement Breeze Blocks online today or visit our beautiful display home showroom in Glebe, Sydney. Here you will be able to see (and touch) many of our products in a real-world environment and envision how they will enhance your own project. Need help? Contact us today to find out more!
What are Cement Breeze Blocks?
Cement Breeze blocks are patterned concrete blocks that resemble bricks. The cut-out pattern allows for protection against the sun and wind, while also providing ventilation on hot days. These white cement blocks are available in a variety of designs such as flower, leaf, star, connect, square, valley, astro, vline, sunstory, rubic, octagon, mountain, and the one-y.
What are Cement Breeze Blocks used for?
Cement Breeze Blocks are versatile and can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor walling purposes. Outdoors, you can use Cement Breeze Blocks for alfresco screens, outdoor seating, fence infill panels, stand-alone screens, barbeque casing, garden screens, and window infills. Indoors, use Cement Breeze Blocks as space separators, seating, walls, partitioning and kitchens feature walls or separators. Your designer cement wall is limited only by your imagination.
Do you need to seal Cement Breeze Blocks?
Yes, you need to seal Cement Breeze Blocks.Our recommended brand is Aqua Mix Sealers Choice Gold for sealing to protect the cement blocks and ensure they stand the test of time.
Can Cement Breeze Blocks be painted?
Yes, Cement Breeze Blocks are concrete and can be easily painted any colour.
Are Cement Breeze Blocks fire-proof?
Cement Breeze Blocks, like all concrete blocks or bricks, are fire-resistant but not fire-proof. The blocks comprise of both silica and sand – both of which are not combustible materials. However, if you need a fire-proof wall, we recommend considering an alternative natural stone walling material.
How do you install Cement Breeze Blocks?
Cement Breeze Blocks are typically laid in a stack bond pattern simply by stacking the blocks on top of each other. To adhere cement blocks, we recommend using Allborg White “Brickies Mortar” (the perfect colour batch for white Cement Breeze Blocks). You can get this mortar here.
