Concrete Building Blocks
Island Block & Paving’s range of concrete building blocks; also known as besser blocks; is the most comprehensive in Australia. The Island Block & Paving range is almost endless when it comes to available product types, sizes, colours and surface finishes. The range includes the exclusive Carbon Neutral certified ECO block range, manufactured from a high quality engineered sand from recycled glass.
Concrete building blocks are available in the following product types-
- Carbon Neutral Eco Blocks– Natural grey. Carbon Neutral certified, recycled content with Tech Dry water repellent additives, CSIRO tested including mortar.
- Blocks for the Future – Architectural coloured blocks, Carbon Neutral certified with quality surface finishes, made with recycled content, water repellent.
- Lightweight Blocks- 33% lighter, Natural grey. Carbon Neutral certified, 40% recycled content , available in all main sizes
- 240mm Building Blocks- Carbon Neutral, water repellent. The 240mm block width allows for adequate load bearing and cavity width to comply with the B.C.A
- Concrete Building Blocks- Dense weight & Lightweight varieties in many sizes for the construction industry. Natural grey in colour.
- DIY Wall Blocks- Lightweight interlocking blocks that anyone can use, no mortar required. Carbon Neutral Lightweight grey or coloured available.
To enhance the lifespan and protect against efflorescence and water ingress in Australia’s harsh conditions, all Carbon Neutral blocks and the coloured Blocks for the Future architectural range are made with Tech-Dry water repellent additives, maximum cold-water absorption of 3%. Samples available Australia wide.

To view our displays visit these showrooms:
- Island Block & Paving – 8 Metrolink Cct, Campbellfield, Melbourne VIC
- Island Block & Paving – 16525 Midlands Highway, Breadalbane, Launceston, TAS
- Island Block & Paving – 41 Howard Road, Glenorchy, Hobart, TAS
- Island Block & Paving 24 hour display – 16 River Road, Burnie, TAS
- Island Block & Paving 24 hour display – 3 Stony River Road, Spreyton TAS
- Hume Bricks & Pavers- 8 Metrolink Cct, Campbellfield, Melbourne VIC
- Delivery Victoria and Tasmania wide & to most locations including, Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide.
- MD Brick, 40 Eddie Road, Minchinbury, NSW
- MD Brick, 9 Dyer Crescent, West Gosford NSW
- Australian Paving Centre, 3 Oborn Road, Mount Barker & various Adelaide outlets
If you have any questions about the retaining wall range, please feel to contact our friendly customer service team on 1800 004 499 today.