ABEL/Bestcrete » Bestcrete http://abelbestcrete.com Manufacturer of quality construction products servicing the Caribbean for over 50 years - Clay and Concrete Building Blocks, Decorative Blocks, Roofing Tiles, Floor Tiles, Windows, Doors and Fixtures Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:49:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Movie Towne, Trinidad http://abelbestcrete.com/movie-towne/ http://abelbestcrete.com/movie-towne/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:01:02 +0000 http://abelbestcrete.com/?p=947 They said that Derek Chin was crazy and that his dream of a cinema multiplex and strip mall in the middle of what was once a swamp would not succeed. They were proved wrong. At ABEL/Bestcrete, we relish the seemingly impossible and we thrive on being part of any experience that could be deemed ‘against the grain’.

Movie Towne

Movie Towne

Special Project Features:

Clay Roofing and Aluminium Shop Fronts
For MovieTowne, ABEL / Bestcrete supplied concrete masonry blocks, aluminium shop fronts, commercial entrance doors and ABEL Clay Roof Tiles to create something truly unique.

We also supplied the commercial air conditioning system for the Royal Casino, located at the same venue.

]]> http://abelbestcrete.com/movie-towne/feed/ 1 Dhein’s Bay Estate http://abelbestcrete.com/dheins-bay-estate/ http://abelbestcrete.com/dheins-bay-estate/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:54:05 +0000 http://abelbestcrete.com/?p=942 Located on the Western Peninsula, Dhein’s Bay Estate is a gated community for the future. Woodguill Development has created a veritable showcase of ABEL/Bestcrete’s products.

Special Project Features:

Full ABEL/Bestcrete Product Showcase
These include Astralite uPVC windows and doors, Bestcrete grass pavers, Allan Block retaining wall system, ABEL clay roof tiles and Bestcrete masonry concrete blocks.

All told, this is a beautiful coming together of ABEL/Bestcrete’s products combined with the developer’s vision to produce a residential development like no other in Trinidad & Tobago.

]]> http://abelbestcrete.com/dheins-bay-estate/feed/ 0 Grille Blocks http://abelbestcrete.com/products/blocks/grille-blocks/ http://abelbestcrete.com/products/blocks/grille-blocks/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:01:25 +0000 http://abelbestcrete.com/?page_id=364 Some of the most attractive new concrete blocks are grille blocks, which come in a wide variety of patterns. in addition ot their beauty, grille blocks provide the practical protection of a concrete wall, yet allow both air and light to enter. They are especially useful in cutting the effects of heavy winds without blocking all circulation of air for ventilation.

  • Concrete Products

  • Special Products

Bestcrete

Arcadian

  • Weight lbs (kg): 17 (7.71)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 6″ x 16″

Arcadian Block

Arcadian Block
Half Height Parade

  • Weight lbs (kg): 17 (7.71)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 16″

Half Height Parade

Half Height Parade
Harlequin

  • Weight lbs (kg): 16.5 (7.49)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 8″

Harlequin Block

Harlequin Block
Moroccan

  • Weight lbs (kg): 8.5 (3.86)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 8″

Moroccan Block

Moroccan Block
Bestcrete

8″ Parade

  • Weight lbs (kg): 34 (15.42)
  • Nominal Size: 8″ x 8″ x 16″

8in Parade Block

8in Parade Block
Rigadoon

  • Weight lbs (kg): 17 (7.71)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 6″ x 16″

Rigadoon Block

Rigadoon Block
Miamian Vent

  • Weight lbs (kg): 9.75 (4.42)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 6″ x 16″

Miamian Vent

Miamian Vent
Roman

  • Weight lbs (kg): 21 (9.53)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 12″ x 12″

Roman Block

Roman Block
Dominican

  • Weight lbs (kg): 10.5 (4.73)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 8″

Dominican Block

Dominican Block
Filigree

  • Weight lbs (kg): 19 (8.62)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 12″ x 12″

Filigree Block

Filigree Block
Vista View

  • Weight lbs (kg): 19 (8.62)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 12″ x 12″

Vista View Block

Vista View Block
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Beam

  • Weight lbs (kg): 41 (18.60)
  • Nominal Size: 8″ x 8″ x 16″
8in x 8in x 16in Beam

8in x 8in x 16in Beam
Solid Slab

  • Weight lbs (kg): 35.5 (16.10)
  • Nominal Size: 2″ x 8″ x 16″

4in x 8in x 16in Solid Slab

4in x 8in x 16in Solid Slab
Omnia Filler Block

  • Weight lbs (kg): 31.5 (14.29)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 20″

Omnia Filler Block

Omnia Filler Block
Omnia Filler Block

  • Weight lbs (kg): 42 (19.05)
  • Nominal Size: 8″ x 8″ x 20″

Omnia Filler Block

Omnia Filler Block
Omnia Beam

  • Variable Length
  • Nominal Size: 2″ x 6″

Omnia Beam

Omnia Beam
Allan Block

  • Weight lbs (kg): 80 (36.26)
  • Nominal Size: 8″ x 8″ x 12″

Allan Block

Allan Block
Allan Block Capstone

  • Weight lbs (kg): 48.5 (22)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 6″ x 12″

Allan Block Capstone

Allan Block Capstone
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  • Clay Products

  • Concrete Products

  • Special Products

ABEL

Large Octagonal Cut

  • Weight lbs (kg): 5.8 (2.65)
  • Average number per sq ft (m2): 2.25 (24.2)
Large Octagonal Cut

Large Octagonal Cut
Small Octagonal Cut

  • Weight lbs (kg): 4.5 (2.0)
  • Average number per sq ft (m2): 4 (43)
Small Octagonal Cut

Small Octagonal Cut
Angled Cut Hacienda

  • Weight lbs (kg): 3.0 (1.4)
  • Average number per sq ft (m2): 4.5 (48.4)
Angled Cut Hacienda

Angled Cut Hacienda
Bestcrete
Our concrete decorative blocks come in a wide range of sizes and styles: Ridge, Capping, Cladding, Skirting, Shingles. They also offer a wealth of colour choices and provide a sophisticated finish. These products also possess good thermal insulation and flexible enough to be used on any roof design. Their inert chemical properties guarantee that the tiles will not burn, decay, rot, rust, fade or deteriorate with time.

Double Scored (Double Flush)

  • Weight lbs (kg): 28.5 (13.93)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
Double Scored (Double Flush)

Double Scored (Double Flush)
Double Scored (Double Flush)

  • Weight lbs (kg): 28.5 (13.93)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 16″
Double Scored (Double Flush)

Double Scored (Double Flush)
California Split

  • Weight lbs (kg): 18.5 (8.39) and 8 (3.63)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 16″ and 2″ X 8″ X 16″
California Split

California Split
Madrid Ripple (Double Flush)

  • Weight lbs (kg): 28.5 (13.93)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 16″
Madrid Ripple (Double Flush)

Madrid Ripple (Double Flush)
8-Bar Ripple (Double Flush)

  • Weight lbs (kg): 26.75 (12.13)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 8″ x 16″
8-Bar Ripple (Double Flush)

8-Bar Ripple (Double Flush)
Bestcrete

California Split

  • Weight lbs (kg): 8 (3.63)
  • Nominal Size: 2″ x 4″ x 16″
California Split

California Split
Solid Brick

  • Weight lbs (kg): 5 (2.27)
  • Nominal Size: 4″ x 3″ x 8″
Solid Brick

Solid Brick
Catalina Stone

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
  • Weight lbs (kg): 42 (19.05)
  • Nominal Size: 8″ x 8″ x 16″
Catalina Stone

Catalina Stone
8-Bar Ripple

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
8-Bar Ripple

8-Bar Ripple
Hi-Lite I

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
Hi-Lite I

Hi-Lite I
Hi-Lite II

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
Hi-Lite II

Hi-Lite II
8-Bar Fluted Split

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
8-Bar Fluted Split

8-Bar Fluted Split
8-Bar Striface Ripple

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
8-Bar Striface Ripple

8-Bar Striface Ripple
Shadowall Double

  • Weight lbs (kg): 47 (21.32)
  • Nominal Size: 6″ x 8″ x 16″
Shadowall Double (Double Flush)

Shadowall Double (Double Flush)
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