Breeze Block - BB25-04
Product details
| As Shown: | Pacific Ruby |
| Color Chart: | Solid Colors |
| Notes: | Breeze Block can be custom ordered in any colors from the Pacific color chart. Minimum custom order quantity is 10 boxes (15.6 sq. ft.) Custom orders ship in 14-16 weeks. |
| Sq. Ft. Per Box: | 1.56 |
| Pieces Per Box: | 4 |
| Length: | 7.5" (19 cm) |
| Width: | 7.5" (19 cm) |
| Thickness: | 2.56" (6.5 cm) |
| Shape: | Breeze Block |
Technical Documents
Product Specifications
Installation Guidelines
Care & Maintenance
Breeze Block Product Information
Explore decorative non-load-bearing breeze block applications, handmade characteristics, and essential installation and maintenance guidance.
Recommended Applications
Suitable — within stated conditions
Conditional — engineered or project-specific review
Not recommended — outside intended use
| Application | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Interior decorative screens and partitions | Suitable — appropriately supported, non-load-bearing installations |
| Exterior decorative screens and partitions | Conditional — designed for wind, anchorage and local code requirements |
| Direct rain and sunlight exposure | Suitable — with proper water management and installation, excluding freeze–thaw exposure |
| Freestanding exterior screen walls | Conditional — project-specific engineered foundation, supports and reinforcement |
| Building facade screens | Conditional — engineered attachments, drainage and movement details |
| Load-bearing walls | Not suitable — decorative non-load-bearing material |
| Guardrails, barriers or fall protection | Not suitable — do not use as a required safety barrier |
| Freeze–thaw environments | Not recommended — performance has not been qualified for freeze–thaw |
| Floors, paving or walking surfaces | Not intended for floor or walking-surface use |
Breeze blocks are decorative, non-load-bearing units, not structural masonry or fall-protection barriers. These recommendations are not engineering approvals. A qualified design professional must specify maximum wall dimensions, foundation, wind and lateral-load resistance, reinforcement, anchorage, movement joints, and local-code compliance. Do not install in freeze–thaw environments.
Handmade Characteristics
Handmade cement breeze blocks may show natural differences in color, texture, edges, surface appearance and dimensions. Inspect and blend units from multiple boxes before installation, and dry-lay the selected pattern. Nominal dimensions for the Pacific Breeze Block collection are 19 × 19 × 6.5 cm (approximately 7.5" × 7.5" × 2.56"); verify the individual product listing and actual lot.
Representative compressive-strength and water-absorption testing was conducted on pattern BB11. According to the manufacturer, the same material and production process are used across patterns. Individual patterns have not been independently tested; sample results do not establish the structural suitability of an installed wall.
Installation & Care
Use a qualified installer working from an approved project-specific support and reinforcement design. Manufacturer-provided drawings are illustrative only, not engineered details. Before setting, briefly dip blocks in clean water so they are damp but not dripping. A typical finished joint is approximately 8–10 mm, subject to the approved design. Have the project designer select a compatible locally available mortar; mortar strength designations 50 and 75 correspond to approximately 5 and 7.5 MPa and do not by themselves identify a U.S. mortar type.
Blocks are supplied with a protective coating. For long-term exterior durability, compatible exterior paint or an additional water-repellent sealer is recommended. Allow the installed wall to dry completely before applying either treatment; drying may take approximately 10–30 days depending on weather and actual moisture conditions. Confirm compatibility with the existing coating, test on a spare unit and follow the coating manufacturer's directions. Clean with a soft brush and a mild, compatible non-acidic cleaner; avoid aggressive pressure washing and abrasive or acidic products.
Review the downloadable Product Specifications, Installation Guidelines and Care & Maintenance documents above before planning or installing a breeze block wall.