You may not know what they are called, but it’s likely that you’ve seen breeze blocks. According to remodeling contractors, breeze blocks are stacked cinder blocks that were a staple in exteriors built during the 1950s and 1960s. Their primary purpose is to create a mosaic or other pattern that can increase a home’s aesthetic appeal while letting in fresh air without sacrificing privacy. Apart from that, they also provide some degree of protection from the sun.
Eventually, breeze blocks fell out of favor but recently, they’ve been making a comeback in warmer states like Nevada.
Why Breeze Blocks Are Making a Comeback
Breeze blocks are making a comeback for several reasons. First, they allow you to create a semi-private outdoor space around your pool, patio or yard. Another is that they’re a very cost-effective way of enhancing a home’s overall curb appeal. After all, a single cinder block won’t cost you more than $2 and installation is affordable as well. Apart from that, home remodeling experts say they’re also very eco-friendly, making them a viable home improvement material for environmentally conscious homeowners.
Cool Ways to Use Breeze Blocks
There are many cool ways you can use breeze blocks in and around your home. For instance, you can add a decorative touch to the front of a kitchen island, especially if your kitchen is a minimalist space. While there’s nothing wrong with using breeze blocks indoors, there’s no denying that they have more uses outdoors. If you have an outdoor kitchen or barbeque area, you can use breeze blocks to decorate it and boost the airflow at the same time. If you want to create an intimate courtyard area that feels fresh and open, then breeze blocks can help you achieve that as well.
Apart from decorating your outdoor kitchen or building a decorative wall, you can also use them to create an outdoor shower. This is especially useful if you have a pool because you can use the outdoor shower to rinse yourself off before and after a swim.
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