Brick Houses (was: Rupert! What were you thinking?

[Geoff]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67" <justcarol67 at ...> wrote:
 
Geoff:
> > We use "breeze blocks" in some construction work -They're defined as "a lightweight building brick made from cinders mixed with sand and cement". Sounds as if they are our equivalent.

Carol responds:
> Here's what cinder blocks, which are *very* common in Arizona, look like:
 
> http://tinyurl.com/yj62teh
 
> Obviously, the hollow part is hidden when they're laid like bricks to build a wall, and the solid part faces out.

Geoff:
Yes, they're the same as our breeze blocks. We use them mainly for light 
construction - sheds, garages etc.