Review: Cement blocks disintegrate!
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Did you have the blocks lying on their side or with the hole up?
This is good to know!!
Great tip! Moisture, weather, and temperature changes will disintegrate them.
Yea, I can see it in our freeze and thaw climates. Robert just put a couple of solid blocks on the opposite side of our concrete steps up to the side of the house to create steps from the garage, etc. I was planning this using different blocks, so I'm glad he took the initiative to pick some up that were solid (wrong color, but hey).
I kind of have to smile thinking of you taking a bite and...CamperQuake!!! Hehee! Glad it all turned out ok and we can all learn something from your experience.
You could get the block and fill them with more concrete. When set they will be heavier and stronger...