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boe4fun
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Quality cement block brick
Looking for a source for excellent quality cement bricks (cinder block) in northern Baja Sur. Guerrero Negro or preferably Vizcaino. Thanks for any
info you may have.
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
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Bajaboy
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Plenty of options in Vizcaino....Flemates comes to mind but there are others. You can also buy from Tomas at El Pinchon if you don't need a lot of
them.
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Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  | | Plenty of options in Vizcaino....Flemates comes to mind but there are others. You can also buy from Tomas at El Pinchon if you don't need a lot of
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Thank you Zac, we’re probably going to need a big truckload as I would like to build a garage about ~30’D X 12’W X 8’H that is secure enough
so that we don’t get burgled again. I’m thinking the roof can act as a second floor patio for the view. I’ve heard horror stories about blocks
made with salty sand that can deteriorate within a decade or so.
Two dirt roads diverged in Baja and I, I took the one less graveled by......
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Bob and Susan
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its not the salt but the volcanic rock they crush
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by boe4fun | | Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy | | Plenty of options in Vizcaino....Flemates comes to mind but there are others. You can also buy from Tomas at El Pinchon if you don't need a lot of
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Thank you Zac, we’re probably going to need a big truckload as I would like to build a garage about ~30’D X 12’W X 8’H that is secure enough
so that we don’t get burgled again. I’m thinking the roof can act as a second floor patio for the view. I’ve heard horror stories about blocks
made with salty sand that can deteriorate within a decade or so. |
Flamates delivers, too. They are just next to Leys on the north side.
[Edited on 12-10-2021 by Bajaboy]
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have the block made locally...
just have them get good sand and add extra cement to the mix...
dont let them "cheap out"
if you are there during the process nothing will go wrong
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bajatrailrider
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Most all blocks in Mexico are bad if sold in states. Maker would be jailed put in a good footing. Put R bar every other row of block every third
row of block. pour wet concert in every hole last forever.
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nothing needs to last forever....it will be old soon enough and the young rebuild
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Why not build with wood?
If concrete blocks are such horrible quality, I would stick to wood.
Also, concrete block won’t withstand earthquakes or settlement. Wood frames survive EQs and settlement with ease.
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider | | Most all blocks in Mexico are bad if sold in states. Maker would be jailed put in a good footing. Put R bar every other row of block every third
row of block. pour wet concert in every hole last forever. |
Preguntas por favor:
1. Don't you mean rebar in every other cell or column?
2. Every cell is filled, but do you have to wait until all the block is laid and do a continuous pour or can you fill the cells as you go along?
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AHH you did not read . You cannot do continuous pour to fill blocks NO. Again every third row up fill once you go higher. Its too difficult to pour
and fill to get it to run down blocks.
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | Why not build with wood?
If concrete blocks are such horrible quality, I would stick to wood.
Also, concrete block won’t withstand earthquakes or settlement. Wood frames survive EQs and settlement with ease.
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Guess somebody that does not know Mexico should not give advice 
Wood in mexico expensive and not good . Block garage only way to go my second story house top is wood. All bought in states into Mex.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | Why not build with wood?
If concrete blocks are such horrible quality, I would stick to wood.
Also, concrete block won’t withstand earthquakes or settlement. Wood frames survive EQs and settlement with ease.
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Guess somebody that does not know Mexico should not give advice
Wood in mexico expensive and not good . Block garage only way to go my second story house top is wood. All bought in states into Mex.
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And don't forget the termites...
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Yes Those Termites from San Deigo real bad
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Block in Baja is the standard and maybe the lowest cost. Wood is terrible due to the termites. The darn things will make their way thru cinder blocks
to find edible stuff like wood trim and drywall. We are seeing more and more use of metal studs and beams. I met with a contractor, and he said his
metal construction is lower cost than block. In San Felipe the metal components are readily available at several yards.
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Metal studs are a good option, I agree, stay away from wood in Mexico. Why is it that the termites are so bad in Mexico? Is it because they can move
through the sand so easy? Always wondered.
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Metal studs are very good few people I know wish they did not use on there house. They say when hot or cold can hear metal beams . making sounds .
drywall over metal studs wall is not solid no matter I would use them.
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There are woods that termites won't eat. Parota, amapa and primavera.
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Thanks for everyone’s input. I talked to a local who is in the process of a build. He’s using cement blocks, metal beams, and cement for the roof
with styrofoam inlays for insulation so far. I’m going to talk with him again on what materials he plans on using for the finishing touches. Zac,
please check your U2U.
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bajatrailrider
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Maybe in
states but not in Mexico
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