Our workhorse 6-inch hollow block. Engineered for load-bearing walls, external structures, and everything Georgetown's climate can throw at it. Consistent, cured, and construction-ready.
Where 6-Inch Concrete Block shines.
A short list of the most common applications where builders across Guyana rely on this product.
- Load-bearing walls
- External walls
- Foundations
- Two-storey residential
- Boundary & retaining walls
- Light commercial construction
Why 6-inch concrete block — and why ours.
The 6-inch hollow block is what most Guyanese homes are built from — and it's the block we make the most of. Denser aggregate, higher cement content, and a longer cure time give a load-bearing block that stands up to coastal humidity, tropical rain, and the loads of a two-storey structure. Every pallet leaves the yard square, cured, and ready to build with.
- Load-bearing rated — suitable for external and structural walls
- 10 N/mm² minimum compressive strength
- Dimensionally stable — square corners, flat faces
- Cured to full design strength before dispatch
- Trusted on residential and light commercial projects across Georgetown
The backbone of every build.
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Structural-grade mix.
Higher cement ratio and graded hard stone deliver true load-bearing performance, not just wall filler.
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Machine-vibrated.
Blocks are compacted under high-frequency vibration for uniform density from web to web.
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Weather-tested.
Formulated for Guyana's coastal climate — resistant to spalling in prolonged wet/dry cycles.
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Fire-resistant.
Solid concrete construction gives inherent fire resistance suited to residential code.
Packaging & delivery unit
- Palletisation
- 54 blocks / pallet
- Pallet weight
- ~1,135 kg
- Wrapping
- Shrink-wrapped for transport
Coverage & quantities
- Blocks per m² of wall
- 12.5 blocks
- Blocks per 100 sq ft
- ~113 blocks
- Mortar per 100 blocks
- ~0.26 m³ (1:4 mix)
Estimates based on typical construction practice. Send your project dimensions and we'll return an exact take-off.
How to install 6-inch concrete block right.
A short field guide from our yard team. Always follow your engineer's drawings for reinforcement and structural details.
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Set the first course on a levelled, damp-proofed foundation with a full mortar bed.
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Maintain 10 mm mortar joints — check level and plumb every course.
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Stagger joints by half a block (running bond) for structural strength.
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Fill hollow cores with mortar and vertical rebar at wall ends, corners, openings, and per structural drawings.
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Cast bond beams over openings and at wall tops to tie the wall together.
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Do not lay in heavy rain; protect fresh work overnight with sheeting.
6-Inch Concrete Block quality standards.
- Sized to ASTM C90 hollow load-bearing masonry
- Batched by weight — every mix reproducible
- Compressive strength sample-tested per production run
What builders order alongside 6-inch concrete block.
A single yard, a single delivery. Here's what typically ships with this product — and why.
Interior partitions? Pair the 6-inch structural shell with 4-inch blocks for internal walls.
Washed white sand keeps mortar workable and shrinkage-free between courses.
Extending the build outdoors? Our concrete pavers finish driveways and walkways in the same run.
On the site, when you need it.
We deliver 6-inch concrete block directly from our Georgetown yard to your project. Share your quantity, delivery address, and target date — we confirm pricing and scheduling within the hour on WhatsApp.
6-Inch Concrete Block technical details.
| Nominal dimensions | 16″ × 8″ × 6″ |
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| Metric dimensions | 400 × 200 × 150 mm |
| Approx. weight | ~21 kg / block |
| Compressive strength | 10 N/mm² (min.) |
| Density | ≥ 1,900 kg/m³ |
| Cement | Portland-blend (Type I / II) |
| Cure time (yard) | 7 days minimum |
| Availability | In stock · Georgetown yard |
| Delivery | 24 – 72 hours across Georgetown |
6-Inch Concrete Block — frequently asked.
Yes — for typical Guyanese residential loads with correct reinforcement and bond beams. Always follow your engineer's drawings for reinforcement schedules.
Same 16 × 8 face, but 6 inches thick with a stronger structural mix. Use 6-inch for load-bearing and external walls, 4-inch for interior partitions.
Keep pallets on level ground, off bare earth, and covered until use. Wet blocks are fine to lay; muddy or oil-stained blocks are not.
Yes — we deliver across Georgetown and surrounding areas within 24–72 hours. Share your address on WhatsApp for a fast delivery quote.
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