It's a W-block, which are rarely used in Britain and Ireland. A couple of the bigger manufacturers hold the licence to manufacture this format (and the similar S-block) but they aren't interested in making less than around 1,000m² and so they tend to be used on larger commercial projects and manufactured to order.
I get at least 2 emails per week asking for these blocks. Existing areas need extending or repairs are required and contractors need maybe 10m² but just can't get hold of them. A batch of salvaged W-blocks became available last year and I persuaded a landscape supply specialist (Russell @ Ruscrete in Southampton, if you must know) to buy them up as he could store them in his yard and get at least 25 quid per m² for them, as they are such a scarce commodity. I don;t know if he has any left, but I know I've referred at least a dozen people to him over the summer.
Name that block! - Can anyone identify this block pavoir?
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Wow, thanks for all your help guys! That's a lot more info than I had hoped for! They do look very similar to cemex readypave ready loc, I'll see if I can get hold of some and see if they match
As it turns out, I think we can rearrange whats there and use an alternative or plain concrete in one of the areas so we might even have some spare. It sounds like I should hold onto them for future use of sale then...
Thanks again for your help
As it turns out, I think we can rearrange whats there and use an alternative or plain concrete in one of the areas so we might even have some spare. It sounds like I should hold onto them for future use of sale then...
Thanks again for your help
Ross Tingley
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