Ceramic Breeze Blocks

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Ceramic breeze blocks. Breeze block walls are mostly found in warmer climates like florida and california so there is a pretty good chance you may not be familiar if you live up north. In the u s breeze blocks were super popular in the 1950s and 60s when low slung homes in places like southern california used them as exterior walls to block onlookers from seeing inside those. This sun shade technique or brise soleil has been used globally for thousands of years. Screen blocks are decorative blocks they are not considered structural units and should not be used.
So you need to prime it with a suitable primer bal apd or ardion 51 or similar allow this to dry and apply a slurry primer. Orco block manufactures 9 designs and you can also order these blocks in a variety of concrete colors and finishes e g. Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. Designed to let the light glisten and air flow through spaces these ceramic glazed blocks achieve an elegance beyond the standard cement breeze block.
Major june 2019 update of where to buy breeze blocks in the u s. Often called pattern blocks or breeze blocks screen wall blocks have an art deco appeal in common with many fashions from the 50 s and 60 s. Villa lagoon tile s triangular rapa nui breeze block is an open equilateral triangle. Villa lagoon tile s breeze blocks are a modern improvement over the screen blocks of mid century modern architecture.
See more ideas about breeze blocks breeze block wall mid century modern. Nov 19 2018 this pin was discovered by benjamin webster. Breeze blocks come from a long history of man seeking to stay cool. Breeze blocks for a new generation.
My question is is there an adhesive available to tile straight onto raw breeze block. We have applied our years of engineering the best cement tiles to producing a much higher grade product than existed before. Villa lagoon tile s new breeze blocks are adding to the revival of mid century modern architecture with a more refined version of the pattern blocks of the original era. Jun 10 2017 mid century modern others.
This unique architectural block separates and defines space and creates an openness like no other. Mudster www atstone co uk new member. Glazed ceramic breeze blocks our latest stock additions are the sirocco and the zephyr breezeblocks. Yes you can although the draw of an aerated concrete block is huge.