tiling over trench blocks below dpc?

[Ajm]

We have built a timber frame extension with grey trench blocks below dpc.

The blocks look a bit ugly so was thinking how to improve appearance.

 

Thought about using brick slips or tiling (for example with quarry tiles). Will these stay stuck on the wall and allow it to breath as it is below dpc?

 

Any other suggestions?

 

Thanks

Andrew

[Mr Punter]

Yes you can tile these.  I am not sure why they would need to "breathe".

[Ajm]

1 hour ago, Mr Punter said:

Yes you can tile these.  I am not sure why they would need to "breathe".

I thought that since they are below dpc there could be damp rise up the blocks and it needs to escape somewhere.

[ProDave]

Our bricklayer pointed them properly (yours did not) and a coat of masonry paint finished them off.

[saveasteading]

8 hours ago, Ajm said:

The blocks look a bit ugly

The work is very rough and it will have gaps too.

I too suggest a complete repointing and a paint over.

I like Blackjack as it is easy to use and fills the gaps. Although it is a very basic and plain material I've never known anyone dislike it, as they should be noticing the nice structure above.