They offer higher compressive strength than lightweight alternatives, making them suitable for foundations, basements, and structural walls supporting significant loads.
Our Range of Dense Concrete Blocks
Within our range, you will find standard concrete blocks in standard 440mm x 215mm face dimensions to maintain brick coursing, with thickness options that match your wall specification. These masonry blocks work well below damp proof course level, where exposure to ground moisture demands aggregate based construction rather than aerated materials.
Our dense blocks suit both fair faced and rendered finishes, depending on surface texture. Smooth faced options provide a consistent base for external renders and internal plaster, while textured blocks can remain exposed in industrial or agricultural buildings. The thermal mass of concrete blocks helps regulate internal temperatures, absorbing heat during the day and releasing it gradually overnight.
For projects requiring cavity wall construction, our concrete blocks form robust inner or outer leaves when combined with the right insulation materials. Dense blocks are ideal for single skin applications for boundary walls, retaining structures, and outbuildings in which thermal performance isn’t as important as structural integrity.
Our blocks category includes lighter options if your project prioritises insulation over load bearing capacity.
Greater Manchester Concrete Blocks Supplier
As part of the Joseph Parr Group, we have over 120 years of experience in the building trade, maintaining deep relationships with leading manufacturers and consistent stock levels across our masonry range. We understand the demands of commercial groundwork, residential construction, and civil engineering projects.
We can help you select the right block grades for different applications, helping you specify the right compressive strength and moisture resistance. Account customers benefit from streamlined ordering, online invoicing, and access to trade pricing that reflects volume purchases.
Shop Concrete Blocks at Joseph Parr Alco
Order concrete blocks online or contact us to discuss your project quantities and specifications.
We offer swift delivery and click and collect options.
Our crane equipped vehicles handle pallet deliveries across Oldham, Salford, and surrounding areas, placing materials close to your working area.