🧱 Blockwork Installation – Building a Stronger Foundation with Dense Concrete Blocks

At DSN+BD Construction, structural integrity is at the heart of every build. Whether it's a new extension, a ground-up home, or a hybrid construction system, the quality of the foundation makes all the difference. Our current blockwork installation is a perfect example of getting the fundamentals right — with material choice and skilled execution working hand in hand.

We’re currently installing 140mm Solid Dense 7.3N Concrete Blocks, ideal for forming the internal structure of cavity wall systems, especially where one side is required to carry load.

💪 Why Dense Concrete Blocks?

Each block weighs in at 26.5kg, making it a serious structural component capable of withstanding significant compressive loads. These 7.3 Newton blocks are not only tough but also contribute to the thermal and acoustic performance of the building.

Key Benefits:

• 🧱 High strength – suitable for structural and load-bearing applications

• 💧 Great water resistance – essential for durability and internal dryness

• 🔇 Sound insulation – mass density helps reduce noise transmission

• 🔥 Non-combustible – adding to the overall fire performance of the wall system

These blocks are a top choice for projects that demand robust, long-lasting construction with excellent thermal and acoustic characteristics.

🧰 Installed with Accuracy and Care

Heavy-duty blockwork demands precision — both in layout and workmanship. Our team ensures every unit is:

• ✅ Laid true and level for consistent load distribution

• ✅ Jointed and aligned with care to maintain wall integrity and surface flatness

• ✅ Stacked to design specification, ensuring stability as the structure grows

• ✅ Prepared for follow-on trades, enabling smooth integration with insulation, services, and finishes

While there are no wall ties in this particular build-up, the blockwork forms a critical part of the standalone structural envelope — one that needs to be both robust and cleanly executed.

🧠 Design-Led. Build-Smart.

At DSN+BD, we work differently. As a design-led design and build company, our construction strategy is integrated from day one. That means each block, panel, or layer is considered in the context of the broader architectural, thermal, and build sequencing strategy.

The result? A structure that’s not just strong — but smart, forming a reliable platform for everything that follows.

🏡 Strength That Sets the Standard

With the 140mm dense concrete blockwork now going in, this project is shaping up with the kind of solidity and craftsmanship that underpins every DSN+BD build. It’s about more than walls — it’s about creating a lasting legacy of strength and performance.

Planning a new build or extension? Let’s make sure your structure is as refined and resilient as your design.

📩 Get in touch to discuss how DSN+BD can deliver your next project from the ground up.