BajaNomad

price of block???

eetdrt88 - 1-31-2006 at 07:03 PM

does anyone know the cost of cinder block(each or by the pallet) in San felipe?? i'm trying to put together an estimate on a little room addition on my south campo lot

eetdrt88....cinder block prices

Pompano - 1-31-2006 at 07:40 PM

I can tell you last years prices at Mulege block-maker, Sr. Castro's...I doubt the prices would be that much different in San Felipe or have changed much in a year's time.

I paid 4800 pesos for 600 reg. size block delivered 20 miles. Hope that helps you.

mcgyver - 2-1-2006 at 08:37 AM

I am going in to town today and will check on it for you.

bajalou - 2-1-2006 at 08:39 AM

Good deal Max, it saves me the trip.

Speaking of Block

Bajalero - 2-1-2006 at 09:41 AM

Have any of you Mulege "locals" seen any Gringo style cinder block for sale in the area?

You know the ones that are open on the tops and bottom so you can run rebar verticals and grout them .

All the Mex block I've seen has a lid on one surface and seem to crumble easily due to poor manufacture and materials. From what I understand , beach sand , coral and salt are about the last things you want to put into cement .

Thanks

Lero

Bob and Susan - 2-1-2006 at 09:55 AM

they make it for you....

you can specificy the amount of sand and cement before you pay

mcgyver - 2-1-2006 at 04:16 PM

Best price: Pro Construction KM 186.5, Block 6" x 8" x 16" open holes, $650 per thousand, more you buy more discount. That is Dollars USA.
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Originally posted by eetdrt88
does anyone know the cost of cinder block(each or by the pallet) in San felipe?? i'm trying to put together an estimate on a little room addition on my south campo lot

Bob and Susan - 2-1-2006 at 05:37 PM

that is a good buy...$.65 each

Pompano - 2-1-2006 at 05:54 PM

Best block maker in Mulege area is Noel Santana...followed by Castro Bros. They build whatever you want....and as strong as you want.

Thanks Pompano

Bajalero - 2-1-2006 at 08:42 PM

There's block and then there is block.

Here is a picture of a "gringo" style block for those who have never pondered the difference. 8" x 8" x 16"

http://www.proptek.com/dbfiles/products/17/carrier15.jpg

And here is what can happen in an overly stiff wind to block that haven't been filled properly with rebar and grout.

http://www.icwhen.com/charley/osprey_lakes/photos/08140061b....

And just in case any one is interested there is a little joke amoungst Mexicans that if you don't have a key to get in a house all you really need is a popote- to dig thru the cinder block wall

Bob and Susan - 2-2-2006 at 04:52 AM

Wasn't that wall in the USA in Osprey Lakes Fla.???

Santa Rosalia just had a 7.0 quake with no damage...that anyone noticed at least.

They KNOW how to build block stuff:lol:

Mi Bloques

Pompano - 2-2-2006 at 05:13 AM

These are well-made cement blocks done by Sr. Castro of Mulege. The right recipe of cement and aggregate is the key. Made by that family, most of my house blocks are now over 30 years old and holding strong against nature's erosion.

If I can locate on old photo of mine, I will post a picture of a young 16-year-old using a homemade block maker & shaker that we manufactured for him to start a business long ago. He is now a neighbor..and lifelong friend aged 48 now.

The old wives tales of using beach sand are greatly exaggerated...except for that time when......