Del R Gilbert & Son Block Co, Inc

10/21/2026

Real wood decking is a maintenance calendar.

A Borealis patio from -bloc gives you the wood-plank look in wet cast concrete, so the deck feeling stays and the annual sanding and staining does not.

Tell us what your deck is costing you in upkeep and we will talk options.

10/17/2026

Contractor tip: the simpler the wall system, the easier it is to keep a crew moving.

Systema from -Bloc is built with a smooth, modular format that works efficiently across straight walls and returns, helping crews maintain a clean, consistent install from one section to the next.

Less time fighting the layout. More time getting the wall built right.

Straight walls or curves: which do you install more often?

10/14/2026

Large-format slabs can make a space feel cleaner without making the design feel empty.

Blu Grande from -bloc works especially well on walkways, patios and pool surrounds, where the larger format creates broad, uninterrupted surfaces with fewer visual breaks.

Contractor tip: with large-format slabs, pay close attention to transitions, edges and cuts. The cleaner the layout, the more intentional the finished space feels.

Swipe to see Blu Grande used across two very different outdoor spaces.

Where do you like using large-format slabs most: walkways, patios or pool decks?

10/10/2026

A pool deck that can be set on pedestals solves drainage and level in one move. Everest Rectangle from -bloc is HD² and pedestal-set capable, so a crew can build a dead-level deck over a slope or a membrane without fighting the fall. The bonus you can sell: units lift out for access underneath, which the plumber will thank you for later. Got a raised or membrane deck coming up? Let's spec the pedestal layout together.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

A couple of days late posting, but we couldn’t let this one go by without a shoutout! 🧱👏

Thursday was the annual QUIKRETE® Masonry Madness® BRICKLAYER 500® competition, hosted by Gagne & Son LLC in Kittery, Maine!

Congratulations to all the competitors, including both the adult and junior teams! It takes incredible skill, teamwork, and dedication to compete, and we’re proud to celebrate the talented people in our industry.

🏆 Best of luck to those heading to the World of Concrete in Las Vegas in January 2027! We’ll be cheering you on!

10/07/2026

When a slab has to pass as commercial, the spec sheet matters more than the mood board. Industria from -bloc is HD², ADA-rated, salt-resistant, and capable of rooftop and pedestal sets, so one product covers a residential patio and a light-commercial plaza.

Ask us where Industria's ratings fit your scope.

10/03/2026

When the grade is serious, the wall stops being decorative. G-Force from -bloc is a structural retaining system built for the walls that actually hold a hill back, not the ones that trim a flower bed. Spec it where the engineering has to come first.

Ask us whether G-Force suits the grade you are working with.

09/30/2026

Iconic Fascia Wall by -bloc brings the dimensional character of stacked stone together with the performance of engineered concrete. Made with Klean-Bloc™ technology, it offers enhanced protection against stains and everyday wear while helping preserve its finish with minimal maintenance.

Ask us how the built-in protection changes what a stone-look wall needs from you.

09/26/2026

A double-sided wall block that does not make you choose a good side. Semma from -bloc is a patented split-face system finished on both faces, so a freestanding wall is a finish job on both sides, not a finish and a fallback.

Ask us whether Semma suits the freestanding walls in your plan.