Block Tiles & Doors Support
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In this page we will try to give you some additional information to help you with your construction.
How many blocks go in a pallet ?
How many pallets go in a full load?
answer 1):Abel 4×8×12 fit 312 blocks per pallet
2) 10 pallets gives a full load( 10 × 312 = 3120 standard blocks )
Abel Guyanse Purple Heart & Kabukalli doors brochure
Abel Pavers: How to install Interlockingpavers brochure
Tap Tiles support: Tile patterns brochure Tap
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Trinidad Building Blocks
Abel clay building blocks have been trusted to support innumerable projects islandwide and regionally. They facilitate faster construction and offer superior moisture resistance as well as present better thermal and sound insulation. They are also easy to maintain and have great resistance to fire. Read on(technical info blocks)»
Pavers
Our Abel-Bestcrete interlocking pavers provide immediate enhancement to the environment and requires only 2” of bedding sand. Not only are they environmentally-friendly but offers a wide range of colour choices that can lead to creative possibilities. The solid units are capable of handling heavy traffic and are more durable than asphalt driveways. They are the right choice for their low maintenance, ease of replacement and mortarless, easy installation.
Allways on stock we have: Tropic, Tropic or ‘I’ Pavers
Nominal Size: 3 5/32″ x 5 5/8″ x 7 3/4″ (80mm x 143mm x 197mm)
Available in 60mm (7.1lbs) and 80mm (9.9lbs) heights
NOTE: To calcluate the amount of Tropic Pavers for a given area, use the following formula
Amount of pavers = 3.80 x Length (in feet) x Width (in feet) are available in grey, red, black and dark brown.
Please call for delivery times of Brick, TriHex and UniDecor Pavers see Abel-Bestcrete Landscaping webpage for more (technical) info on them. ( link on the upper right)
New top quality Imported Guyanese Doors
The strength of legendary Kabukalli and Purple Heart Guyanese timber matched by stately design makes these doors the ideal choice when added security and durability are needed. All doors are resistant to termites and other elements.
GFM 415
Available dimensions
32″ x 80″ (813mm x 2032mm)
36″ x 80″ (914mm x 2032mm)
See also our Brochure more info:
Guyanse Purple Heart & Kabukalli doors brochure
Trinidad TAP outdoor patio tiles
Tap Terracotta tiles are a porous material. The traditional impregnating fluid is boiled linseed oil. This soaks into the product, hardens, reduces porosity and generally enhances the colour and appearance of the tile. Linseed oil can be initially diluted with white spirits or used neat. You normally need to apply more than one coat. The number of coats can vary from tile to tile,so do not allow any excess to dry on the surface. If it looks like it is not soaking in do not assume that it will.Remove,disperse or thin with a cloth and/or white spirits.Dispose of oily rags carefully, they can combust.
Linseed oil on its own is not enough if you want a shiny look. In this case and often used indoors you will need several coats of wax as part of the installation process. Reapplications of this wax will depend on levels of traffic but the process can be simplified by using a liquid wax such as Terracotta Sealer.
Terracotta tiles & pavers are often soaked after production. This is to remove small pieces of mineral salt that otherwise might create ‘lime-pops’ on the surface.Our Tap tiles & Abel pavers are made this way and it may be neccessary to clean off any salt residue from the surface first. So it is recommended to first lay the tiles untreated and wash of with water until all salt has come out! After this period you can now use a mixture of three (3) parts kerosene to one (1) part boiled linseed oil. Make sure you do not leave any lineseed oil overnight or too long on top. It needs to be in the tile and not on top. So leave no oil left to dry ‘on’ the surface, a couple of coats of finishing wax are often applied to the surface and buffed to the desired shine.
Tap Tiles support: Tile patterns brochure Tap
