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Uniclass L32232: P2
Aggregate Blocks
CI/SfB
February 2007
aggregate blocks
technical manual
Customer Services:
T 08450 762100 F 01235 437391
E blocks@hanson.biz
www.hanson.biz/uk
Hanson Building Products
Head Office
Stewartby
Bedford
MK43 9LZ
aggregate blocks
technical manual
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Contents
Introduction
2-3
1. Product data
Product summaries
6-9
Facing blocks
10-15
Background blocks
16-29
2. Performance
Structural
32-39
Thermal insulation
40-47
Sound insulation
48-53
Fire resistance
54
Movement control
55-57
Moisture penetration
58-59
Durability
60
3. Sitework
Health and safety
63
CDM Regulations
63
Block laying
64-65
Mortar
66-67
Internal finishes
68-69
External finishes
70-71
4. Other information
Sales and technical advice
74-75
Quality
76
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Product data
1 Product data
Product summaries
6-9
Facing blocks
Evalast Facing
10-11
10-11
Evalite Facing
12-13
12-13
Superlite Facing
14-15
14-15
Background blocks
Evalast Background
16-17
18-21
22-23
Superlite Background
24-25
Ultralite Background
26-27
Party Wall
28-29
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*The colour of facing products can vary from works to works, so sample viewing is highly recommended. It is essential that agreement
between all parties is confirmed if the products are to be left untreated.
**Whilst Paint Grade products have a consistency of texture, colour consistency cannot be guaranteed.
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3.6 N/mm2
0.295 W/m.K
850 kg/m3
24 N/mm2
2100 kg/m3
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Evalast Facing
Evalast Facing blocks are produced from selected
aggregates complying with BS EN 12620, and Portland
cement. They are manufactured to BS EN 771-3 and
are subject to rigorous quality control. These superior
quality dense blocks are produced with a mix design
formulated to produce a close face texture, with a
consistent shade of colour*, which is ideal for
aesthetically important block work. Evalast Facing
products can be left fair faced, allowing the natural
colour of the aggregate to dominate.
Evalast Paint Grade
Evalast Paint Grade blocks are also produced from
selected aggregates, complying with the same
standards as Evalast Facing, but with a consistent
smooth texture, which is ideal for receiving a painted
finish.**
*The colour may vary from works to works so sample viewing is highly
recommended. It is also important to order sufficient quantities for the whole
project to limit any colour variation between production runs.
**The finish on Evalast Facing and Evalast Paint Grade products is guaranteed
on one header and one stretcher only.
10
Applications
Evalast Facing and Paint Grade blocks can be used in
all situations where durable, robust, natural coloured, or
in the case of Evalast Paint Grade, painted, blockwork is
required. They are an economic solution for applications
such as:
factory units
workshops
sports centres
offices
The strength and type of aggregate used allows these
blocks to be built in external or internal applications with
sustained long term durability.
The close texture of the Evalast Facing and Paint Grade
products, coupled with their high strengths, provides an
excellent base for a variety of standard fixing systems.
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal
external
1.22
1.31
1900
< 0.50
100
solid
7.3, 10.4, 17.5, 22.5
cellular/hollow 3.6, 7.3, 10.4
< 375
Evalast Facing
0.15
Fire classification
A1
Flatness mm
< 0.5
5/15
D1
Configuration
Group 1
Group 2
Evalast Paint Grade
440 x 215
Width
mm
Dry
block
weight kg
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75*
Solid
0.061
0.057
13.5
146
41
90*
Solid
0.074
0.069
16.2
175
43
11/2
100
290 x 215**
Solid
0.082
0.076
140
Solid
0.115
0.107
18.0
195
43
25.2
273
45
150
Solid
0.123
0.115
27.0
291
46
190
Solid
0.156
0.145
34.2
370
47
100
Cellular
Solo
0.121
0.114
14.3
156
42
1/
2
140
Cellular
0.186
0.179
18.4
204
43
140
Hollow
0.175
0.167
18.9
206
44
150
Hollow
0.186
0.178
18.0
196
43
190
Hollow
0.208
0.199
22.0
241
45
215
Hollow
0.220
0.210
23.4
257
45
140*
Solid
Easilift
0.115
0.107
16.6
272
45
*Available from selected works only ** Evalast Easilift available in Paint Grade only
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Evalite Facing
Evalite Facing blocks are a medium density product,
intended for internal applications where weight is
critical. Manufactured to the requirements of
BS EN 771-3, from selected aggregates and Portland
cement, Evalite products are subject to rigorous quality
control. The blocks are manufactured with a mix design
formulated to produce a close face texture, with a
consistent shade of colour*, which is ideal for
aesthetically important block work. Evalite Facing
products can be left fair faced, making a feature of the
natural colour of the aggregate.
Evalite Paint Grade
Evalite Paint Grade blocks are also produced from
selected aggregates, complying with the same
standards as Evalite Facing, but with a consistent
smooth texture, which is ideal for receiving a
painted finish.**
*The colour may vary from works to works so sample viewing is highly
recommended. It is also important to order sufficient quantities for the whole
project to limit any colour variation between production runs.
**The finish on Evalite Facing and Evalite Paint Grade products is guaranteed
on one header and one stretcher only.
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Applications
Evalite Facing and Evalite Paint Grade blocks are ideal
for use where appearance and weight are of prime
consideration. They are intended for internal applications
where a lightweight, economic, natural coloured or
paintable block is required for aesthetically important
projects such as:
shopping precincts
offices
sports centres
factory units
workshops
The close texture of Evalite Facing and Paint Grade
products, coupled with high strengths, provides an
excellent base for a variety of standard fixing systems.
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal only
0.47
1450
< 0.80
50
solid
cellular/hollow
7.3, 10.4
3.6, 7.3,
< 350
0.15
Fire classification
Evalite Facing
A1
Flatness mm
< 0.5
5/15
D1
Configuration
Group 1
Group 2
Evalite Paint Grade
440 x 215
Width
mm
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75*
Solid
0.160
10.3
114
40
90*
Solid
0.191
12.3
136
41
100
Solid
140
Solid
150*
190
0.213
13.7
0.298
19.2
Solid
0.319
20.6
Solid
0.404
26.1
200*
Solid
0.426
27.4
215
Solid
0.457
100
Cellular
solo
151
212
42
44
226
44
288
46
302
46
29.5
326
46
0.247
11.8
132
41
140
Hollow
0.344
13.9
155
42
140*
Cellular
0.329
15.0
169
42
190
Hollow
0.381
16.2
182
43
215
Hollow
0.395
18.2
204
44
*Available from selected works only. Other sizes may be available on request, please contact our sales office for details.
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Superlite Facing
Superlite Facing blocks are a lightweight product,
manufactured to the requirements of BS EN 771-3,
from pyro-processed lightweight aggregates, complying
with BS EN 13055-1, and Portland cement. Superlite
Facing blocks are manufactured with a mix design
formulated to produce a close face texture, with a
consistent shade of colour*, which is ideal for
aesthetically important block work. Superlite Facing
products can be left fair faced, making a feature of the
natural colour of the aggregate.
offices
warehouses
sports centres
factory units
*The colour may vary from works to works so sample viewing is highly
recommended. It is also important to order sufficient quantities for the whole
project to limit any colour variation between production runs.
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Applications
The light weight of Superlite Facing and Superlite Paint
Grade, makes them ideal for internal applications where
low weight is critical, particularly in the larger block
sizes. Typical applications include:
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal only
0.36
1000
< 0.70
40
solid only
3.6, 7.3
< 1050
0.15
Fire classification
Superlite Facing
A1
Flatness mm
< 0.5
5/15
D1
Configuration
Group 1
N.B. Block weights not greater than 20kg can be achieved for solid
blocks up to and including 200mm thickness.
Superlite Paint Grade
440 x 215
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75*
Solid
0.208
7.1
81
38
90*
Solid
0.250
8.5
98
39
100
Solid
0.278
9.5
108
39
2
3
140
Solid
0.389
13.2
151
42
150*
Solid
0.417
14.2
161
42
190
Solid
0.528
18.0
205
44
200*
Solid
0.556
18.9
215
44
215
Solid
0.597
20.3
232
44
*Available from selected works only. Other sizes may be available on request, please contact our sales office for details.
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Evalast Background
Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 30.0N/mm2
Thermal conductivity: 1.32W/m.K internal, 1.42W/m.K external
Dry density: 1990 kg/m3
Strength
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Coursing blocks
To complement the range, 22.5N/mm2 coursing
units (brick size) are available for use in conjunction
with 7.3N/mm2 100mm Evalast Background blocks,
and 10.4N/mm2 units are available for 140mm
thick products.
Finishes
The nature of Evalast Background blocks classes them,
for the purpose of rendering and plastering, as a
relatively low suction background. They can be either
smooth or rough in texture, depending upon
manufacturing location. As such, the correct
specification for the applied finishes should be provided.
In the case of dense sand cement plasters applied to
smooth blocks, it is recommended that, in addition to
raking out of the joints, an adhesive slurry, spatterdash
or stipple coat is applied to the block surface prior to
the application of the first undercoat. The high strengths
and close internal texture of Evalast Background blocks
mean that excellent fixing can be achieved using a
variety of patent fixings.
Specification and performance
Being manufactured from Class 1 and Class 2
aggregates, the blocks provide the highest possible
levels of fire resistance together with good sound
insulation properties.
Note: Evalast blocks are not intended to be left fair faced or painted and should
have a finish (plaster, render plasterboard, cladding, etc.) applied where the wall
is to have visual importance.
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal
external
1.32
1.42
1990
< 0.55
100
solid
7.3, 10.4, 17.5, 22.5, 30
cellular/hollow
3.6, 7.3, 10.4
103mm coursing unit
22.5
140mm coursing unit
10.4
Evalast Background
0.15
Fire classification
A1
Flatness mm
< 1.0
5/15
D1
Group 1
Group 2
440 x 215
Width Configuration
mm
Thermal Resistance
Dry
block
m2 K/W
internal external
weight kg
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75
Solid
0.057
0.053
14.1
153
42
90
Solid
0.068
0.063
16.9
183
43
11/2
1
2
100
Solid
0.076
0.070
18.8
203
43
140
Solid
0.106
0.099
26.4
285
46
150
Solid
0.114
0.106
28.2
304
46
190
Solid
0.144
0.134
35.8
386
48
140
Hollow
0.166
0.157
19.8
215
44
140
Cellular Solo
0.159
0.151
19.2
212
44
150
Hollow
0.177
0.169
18.8
205
44
190
Hollow
0.198
0.188
23.0
251
45
215
Hollow
0.209
0.200
24.5
268
45
100
Cellular Solo
0.113
0.107
15.0
163
42
1/
2
215 x 215
190
Easilift Solid
0.144
0.134
17.5
386
48
290 x 215
140
Easilift Solid
0.106
0.099
17.4
285
46
290 x 140
215
Easilift Solid
0.163
0.151
17.4
436
48
215 x 65
103
Coursing unit
0.078
0.073
2.9
207
43
440 x 65
140
Coursing unit
0.106
0099
8.0
283
46
440 x 100
0.163
0.151
18.8
435
48
440 x 140
0.163
0.151
26.4
436
48
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Fenlite Background
Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 15.0N/mm2
Thermal conductivity: 0.45 - 0.48W/m.K
Dry density: Fenlite - 1350, Fenlite 1500 - 1500kg/m3
Fenlite blocks
Fenlite and Fenlite 1500 blocks are manufactured to
BS EN 771-3 from natural aggregates to BS EN
12620, pyro processed lightweight aggregates to
BS EN 13055-1, and Portland cement.
These medium density blocks are suitable for use in the
majority of standard applications i.e. the inner leaf of
cavity walls when used with secondary insulation,
separating or partition walls, infill blocks in beam and
block flooring systems and externally where a finish is
applied.
Fenlite blocks can be used in all parts of the project
above and below ground (7.3N/mm2 strength if used on
the outer leaf below dpc and unprotected)*.
Their performance makes them eminently suitable for
general load bearing conditions, sound insulation,
internal partitions and where ease of handling and
weight are of importance.
Applications
Acoustic
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Strength
19
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internal
external
0.45
0.48
1350
< 0.95
50
solid
cellular/hollow
103mm coursing unit
140mm coursing unit
Fenlite Background
0.15
Fire classification
A1
Flatness mm
< 1.0
5/15
D1
Configuration
Group 1
Group 2
440 x 215
Width
mm
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75
Solid
0.167
0.156
9.6
106
39
90
Solid
0.200
0.188
11.5
128
41
100
Solid
0.222
0.208
12.8
142
41
140
Solid
0.311
0.292
17.9
199
43
150
Solid
0.333
0.313
19.2
212
44
190
Solid
0.422
0.396
24.3
269
45
200
Solid
0.444
0.417
25.5
282
46
Solid
215
20
0.478
0.448
27.5
305
46
140
Cellular 0.339
0.324
14.0
153
42
140
Hollow 0.354
0.338
13.4
150
42
150
Hollow 0.351
0.336
12.7
142
41
190
Hollow 0.392
0.376
15.6
176
43
215
Hollow 0.406
0.389
16.6
188
43
100
Cellular
Solo
0.255
0.243
11.0
122
40
215 x 65
103
Coursing 0.229
unit
0.215
1.9
150
42
440 x 65
140
Coursing 0.311
unit
0.292
5.4
209
44
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internal
external
0.48
0.52
1500
< 0.95
50
solid
cellular/hollow
103mm coursing unit
140mm coursing unit
0.15
Fire classification
A1
Flatness mm
< 1.0
5/15
D1
Configuration
Group 1
Group 2
440 x 215
Width
mm
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75
Solid
0.156
0.144
10.6
117
40
90
Solid
0.188
0.173
12.8
141
41
100
Solid
0.208
0.192
14.2
156
42
140
Solid
0.292
0.269
19.9
219
44
150
Solid
0.313
0.288
21.3
233
44
190
Solid
0.396
0.365
27.0
297
46
200
Solid
0.417
0.385
28.4
311
46
2
3
6
6
6
215
Solid
0.448
0.413
30.5
336
47
140
Cellular
0.324
0.307
15.5
168
42
140
Hollow
0.338
0.320
14.9
165
42
150
Hollow
0.336
0.319
14.1
157
42
190
Hollow
0.376
0.357
17.3
193
43
215
Hollow
0.389
0.370
18.4
206
44
100
Cellular
Solo
0.243
0.230
12.2
134
41
215 x 65
103
Coursing
unit
0.215
0.198
2.2
164
42
440 x 65
140
Coursing
unit
0.292
0.269
6.0
223
44
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Evalite Background
Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 10.4N/mm2
Thermal conductivity: 0.47 W/m.K internal, 0.505W/m.K external
Dry density: 1450kg/m3
Evalite Background
Evalite Background blocks are a medium density
product offering good sound insulation, ideal for use in
all parts of the project, above and below ground.
Produced to the requirements of BS EN 7713, their
performance makes them eminently suitable for general
load bearing conditions and where ease of handling and
weight are important.
Applications
Acoustic
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Flooring
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal
external
0.47
0.505
1450
< 0.85
50
solid
103mm coursing unit
140mm coursing unit
Evalite Background
0.15
Fire classification
A1
Flatness mm
<1.0
5/15
D1
Configuration
Group 1
440 x 215
Dry
block
weight kg
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75
Solid
0.160
0.149
10.3
114
40
90
Solid
0.191
0.178
12.3
136
41
100
Solid
0.213
0.198
13.7
151
42
140
Solid
0.298
0.277
19.2
212
44
3
6
150
Solid
0.319
0.297
20.6
226
44
190
Solid
0.404
0.376
26.1
288
46
200
Solid
0.426
0.396
27.4
302
46
215
Solid
0.457
0.426
29.5
326
46
215 x 65
103
Coursing
unit
0.219
0.204
2.1
161
43
440 x 65
140
Coursing
unit
0.298
0.277
5.8
217
44
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Superlite Background
Mean compressive strength: 3.6, 7.3N/mm2
Thermal conductivity: 0.40 W/m.K internal, 0.43W/m.K external
Dry density: 1100kg/m3
Superlite Background
Superlite Background blocks are a lightweight product,
manufactured to the requirements of BS EN 771-3,
from pyro-processed lightweight aggregates, complying
with BS EN 13055-1, and Portland cement. Superlite
products offer good sound insulation and are ideal for
use in most parts of the project, above and below
ground. Their performance makes them suitable for
general load bearing conditions, particularly where ease
of handling and weight are important.
Applications
Exposed conditions
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Strength
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal
external
0.40
0.43
1100
< 0.95
40
Mean compressive
strength N/mm2
solid
3.6, 7.3
0.15
Configuration
Superlite Background
Group 1
Fire classification
A1
5/15
Flatness mm
< 1.0
D1
440 x 215
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75
Solid
0.188
0.174
7.8
88
38
90
Solid
0.225
0.209
9.4
106
39
100
Solid
0.250
0.233
10.4
118
40
140
Solid
0.350
0.326
14.6
165
42
150
Solid
0.375
0.349
15.6
175
43
190
Solid
0.475
0.442
19.8
224
44
200
Solid
0.500
0.465
20.8
234
44
215
Solid
0.538
0.500
22.4
253
45
25
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Ultralite Background
Mean compressive strength: 3.6N/mm2
Thermal conductivity: 0.295W/m.K internal, 0.32 W/m.K external
Dry density: 850kg/m3
Ultralite Background
Ultralite Background blocks are a lightweight product,
manufactured to BS EN 771-3, from pyro-processed
lightweight aggregates, complying with BS EN
13055-1, and Portland cement. These blocks can be
used in most parts of the project above ground and on
the inner leaf below ground. Their performance makes
them suitable for general load bearing conditions,
particularly where low weight for handling is important.
Applications
Thermal
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal
external
0.295
0.32
850
< 0.85
30
Mean compressive
strength N/mm2
solid
cellular
3.6
3.6
Ultralite Background
0.15
Fire classification
A1
5/15
Flatness mm
< 1.5
D1
Configuration
Group 1
440 x 215
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
75
Solid
0.254
0.234
6.0
70
37
90*
Solid
0.305
0.281
7.2
85
38
1
2
100
Solid
0.339
0.313
8.0
94
39
140
Solid
0.475
0.438
11.3
131
41
150*
Solid
0.508
0.469
12.1
139
41
6
6
190
Solid
0.644
0.594
15.3
178
43
200*
Solid
0.678
0.625
16.1
186
43
215
Solid
0.729
0.672
17.3
201
43
100*
Cellular
Solo
0.345
0.325
6.4
77
37
*Available from selected works only. Other sizes available on request. Please contact our sales office.
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Party Wall
Mean compressive strength: 24N/mm2
Thermal conductivity: 1.46W/m.K internal, 1.56 W/m.K external
Dry density: 2100kg/m3
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Fire
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Material properties
Thermal conductivity W/m.K
internal
external
1.46
1.56
2100
< 0.55
100
solid
24
0.15
Configuration
Party Wall
Group 1
Fire classification
A1
5/15
D1
440 x 65
Width Configration
mm
190
Solid
Thermal resistance
Dry
block
m2 K/W
internal external weight kg
0.130 0.122
11.4
Weight
laid
kg/m2
Sound
reduction
dB
400
48
29
Product data
30
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Structural
32-39
Thermal insulation
40-47
Sound insulation
48-53
Fire resistance
54
Movement control
55-57
Moisture penetration
58-59
Durability
Performance
2 Performance
60
31
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Performance
Structural
General
It is the purpose of design to ensure that the building
be constructed so that the combined dead, imposed
and wind loads are sustained and transmitted by it to
the ground:
a) Safely
b) Without causing such deflection or deformation of
any part of the building, or such movement of the
ground, as will impair the stability of any part of
another building.
In order to achieve the above requirements, the
recommendations for the structural design of masonry
are given in BS 5628: Parts 1 and 2. Additional
guidance is given in BS 5628: Part 3 for walls subject
to imposed lateral load only and internal walls or
partitions not designed for imposed loading.
Where the building type is limited to:
a) Residential buildings of not more than three
storeys.
b) Small single storey non-residential buildings.
c) Small buildings forming annexes to residential
buildings (including garages and out buildings).
Guidance is given in Approved Document A of the
Building Regulations 2000 (2004 edition) (England and
Wales) or Technical Standard C of the Building
Standards (Scotland) Regulations.
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Compression, ()m
Flexure, ()m
Category of
masonry units
Category of
construction control
Special
Normal
Category I
Category 2
2.5
2.8
3.1
3.5
Category I and 2
2.5
3.0
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Notes
Figure 1
1 If Hs is not greater than 2.7m, the compressive strength of bricks or blocks
Blocks
Bricks
Condition A
2.90N/mm2
6.00N/mm2
Condition B
7.30N/mm2
9.00N/mm2
Condition C
7.30N/mm2
18.00N/mm2
Where
Hf Less than or equal to 1m, Condition A
Where
Hf Greater than 1m, Condition B
Hs
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Underside of
structural roof
Cavity wall
3 If the external wall is solid construction, the masonry units should have a
compressive strength of at least that shown for the internal leaf of a cavity wall,
in the same position.
4 The guidance given in the diagram, for walls of two and three storey
buildings, should only be used to determine the compressive strength of the
masonry units where the roof construction is of timber.
Internal wall
Topside of
structural floor
One storey
Hs
Underside of
structural roof
Hs
Underside of
structural roof
Topside of
structural floor
Cavity wall
Internal wall
Hs
Underside of
structural roof
Hs
Underside of
structural roof
Hs
Hf
Two storey
This wall to be at
least 140mm thick
in blockwork or
215mm thick in
brickwork below ground
floor level if height
Hf exceeds 1m.
Cavity wall
Internal wall
This wall to be at
least 140mm
thick blockwork
or 215mm thick
brickwork
Underside of
structural roof
Topside of
structural floor
Three storey
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Performance
Structural
Aspect
ratio
3.60
7.30
10.40
15.00
17.50
22.50
24.00 30.00
Group 1 Units (void content < 25%) in designation (iii) Mortar (M4)
440 x 215 x 75
2.87
3.50
6.40
8.20
9.43
10.10
12.00
14.50
440 x 215 x 90
2.39
3.50
6.40
8.20
9.43
10.10
12.00
14.50
2.15
3.50
6.40
8.20
9.43
10.10
12.00
14.50
1.54
2.91
5.35
6.85
7.89
8.46
10.03
12.10
1.43
2.77
5.10
6.53
7.52
8.06
9.56
11.53
1.13
2.38
4.41
5.65
6.52
6.99
8.27
9.96
1.08
2.32
4.30
5.51
6.35
6.81
8.06
9.70
1.00
2.21
4.11
5.27
6.09
6.53
7.71
9.29
1.13
4.41
5.65
6.52
6.99
8.27
9.96
1.54
5.35
6.85
7.89
8.46
10.03
12.10
0.65
3.31
4.25
4.92
5.28
6.21
7.46
440 x 65 x 190
0.34
5.08
215 x 65 x 103
0.63
4.19
6.13
440 x 65 x 140
0.46
3.69
Group 2 units (void content > 25% but < 60%) in designation (iii) mortar (M4)
440 x 215 x 140
1.54
2.91
5.15
6.11
1.43
2.77
4.92
5.88
1.13
2.38
4.30
5.24
1.00
2.21
4.03
4.96
7.00
8.10
9.60
Group 1 units laid flat in designation (iii) mortar (M4), strength tested upright
440 x 215 x 100
0.47
2.50
4.10
5.20
6.37
Units (void content <25%) laid to form a collar jointed wall in designation (iii) mortar (M4)
Wall
width
34
Aspect
ratio
3.60
7.30
10.40
15.00
17.50
22.50
30.00
190mm (2 x 90)
1.13
2.40
4.00
5.10
6.30
7.00
8.30
10.30
215mm (2 x 100)
1.00
2.40
4.00
5.10
6.30
7.00
8.30
10.30
Reinforced masonry
When considering reinforced masonry design, guidance
is given in BS 5628: Part 2. A particular application of
this form of construction is the formation of lintels over
openings, where the block pattern is to be maintained.
In order to achieve this, trough lintel or bond team units
(half length trough lintels used where a fair faced soffit
is required) are laid on temporary formwork with an
extra unit at each end to form the bearing. The void
achieved is then filled with the necessary reinforcement
and infill concrete to withstand the applied load.
The whole assembly is allowed to cure before the
formwork is struck.
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Half length
Width
mm
440 x 215
215 x 215
100
2.4
1 x 12mm
440 x 215
215 x 215
140
2.2
1 x 12mm
440 x 215
215 x 215
190
2.2
1 x 12mm
440 x 215
215 x 215
215
2.1
1 x 12mm
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Maximum
span (m)
Reinforcement
(high yield)
4. Concrete infill
(a) 1:0-1/4:3:2 cement:lime:sand:10mm max. size aggregate.
(b) Concrete grade C30 215mm
5. Minimum bearings 215mm
Formwork
Trough
lintel
units
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Performance
Structural
a) Openings
b) Accommodation of movement
c) Chasing
d) Exceptional lateral loading
e) Wind load
c
a
t
Work size
Width
mm (t)
140c
140
150
190
440 x 215mm
30
45
40
45
45
30
45
40
45
45
50
40
40
50
50
Mortars
The specification and choice of the mortar is a
fundamental determinant of the structural and visual
properties of a blockwork wall.
Table 4: Mix design (by volume) for mortar designation (iii) (M4)
Masonry cement:sand
Cement: sand with plastisizer
1:1:5-6
t
Half length trough lintels (fair faced soffit)
Work size
Width
mm (t)
100
140
190
215 x 215mm
45
45
45
45
30
45
45
45
36
215
a
t
Full length trough lintels (not suitable for fair faced soffit)
Work size
Width
mm (t) 100
140
190
440 x 215mm
45
45
45
45
30
40
40
45
1:4-5
1:5-6
215
215
38%
140mm Hollow
26%
150mm Hollow
34%
190mm Hollow
36%
215mm Hollow
40%
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8.0
Not
recommended
7.0
215
200
Wall height m
6.0
190
5.0
150
140
4.0
125
3.0
100
2.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
Wall length m
7.0
6.0
215
Wall height m
200
5.0
190
4.0
150
140
3.0
125
2.0
100
1.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
Wall length m
6.0
Wall height m
140
5.0
125
Recommended
block widths
4.0
100
Not recommended
215
200
190
150
140
125
100
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
Wall length m
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Performance
Structural
Radius walls
Standard blocks can be laid in stretcher bond to form
circular or curved walls. The length and thickness of the
block will determine the width of the perpend on the
outer face and the overhang between successive
courses for a particular radius.
Thicknes of block
Overhang between
alternative courses
Width of internal
perpend 10mm
38
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W = 100
mm
Overhang
Perpend
Overhang
Perpend
joint
Overhang
600
44
86
46
120
800
32
68
33
93
1000
25
56
26
1200
21
48
1400
18
1600
L = 440
W = 100
L = 215
Perpend
joint
Overhang
Perpend
joint
10
50
11
68
40
53
76
34
44
21
65
29
29
43
18
57
27
34
16
39
16
51
24
31
1800
14
36
14
46
23
28
2000
12
33
13
42
22
26
2500
10
28
10
36
19
23
3000
25
31
18
21
3500
23
28
17
19
4000
21
26
16
18
4500
20
24
15
17
5000
19
23
15
16
5500
18
22
14
16
6000
18
21
14
15
W= Width L= Length
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Performance
Thermal Insulation
Introduction
New measures to improve the energy efficiency of
buildings have been introduced by the Government.
The intention is to meet the requirements of The
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
which aims to further combat climate change and
requires buildings to be both better insulated and to
make use of more efficient heating systems.
The changes to Approved Documents (conservation of
fuel and power) of the Building Regulations for
England and Wales came into force on 6th April
2006.
Approved Documents
The new Part L Approved Documents are in 4 sections
as follows:
Part L1 Housing
First
Second
40
Compliance criteria
Once the TER has been calculated, compliance is met
by following five criteria.
Stage 1
Stage 2
Wall
0.35
0.70
Floor
0.25
0.70
Roof
0.25
0.35
Windows, roof
windows, roof lights
& doors
2.2
3.3
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Performance
Thermal insulation
0.27
Render
Fenlite outer leaf
Full fill insulation
Inner leaf block
Internal finish
42
Insulation
conductivity W/m.K
Evalast
Fenlite
Fenlite
1500
Evalite
Standard
Superlite
Ultralite
Internal finish
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
n/a
n/a
125 (0.27)
145 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.26)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
n/a
n/a
125 (0.27)
125 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
Plasterboard on dabs
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
n/a
n/a
125 (0.27)
145 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
n/a
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
n/a
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.26)
130 (0.27)
Plasterboard on dabs
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.27)
140 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.27)
n/a
125 (0.26)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.26)
n/a
125 (0.26)
135 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.25)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.25)
130 (0.27)
100 (0.25)
100 (0.26)
100 (0.27)
125 (0.27)
Plasterboard on dabs
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0.30
Insulation
conductivity W/m.K
Evalast
Fenlite
Fenlite
1500
Evalite
Standard
Superlite
Ultralite
Internal finish
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
125 (0.27)
125 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
125 (0.27)
125 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.29)
85 (0.30)
90 (0.30)
110 (0.30)
Plasterboard on dabs
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
125 (0.27)
130 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
125 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
125 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
120 (0.30)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
125 (0.27)
125 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.29)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
115 (0.30)
Plasterboard on dabs
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
125 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.29)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
115 (0.30)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
100 (0.30)
120 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
90 (0.30)
110 (0.30)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
100 (0.29)
115 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
90 (0.30)
110 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
110 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
100 (0.27)
100 (0.28)
110 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
85 (0.30)
90 (0.30)
110 (0.30)
85 (0.29)
85 (0.30)
90 (0.30)
110 (0.30)
Plasterboard on dabs
Render
Fenlite outer leaf
Full fill insulation
Inner leaf block
Internal finish
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Performance
Thermal insulation
0.35
Insulation
conductivity W/m.K
Evalast
Fenlite
Fenlite
1500
Evalite
Standard
Superlite
Ultralite
Internal finish
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
100 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
95 (0.35)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.32)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.32)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.34)
80 (0.34)
85 (0.35)
75 (0.32)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.34)
Plasterboard on dabs
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
100 (0.35)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
85 (0.32)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
100 (0.34)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.34)
85 (0.32)
85 (0.34)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
95 (0.34)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
75 (0.35)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.32)
75 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.35)
Plasterboard on dabs
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
75 (0.35)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.34)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.35)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.32)
75 (0.34)
80 (0.34)
85 (0.35)
Dense plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
75 (0.34)
85 (0.33)
85 (0.34)
95 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.34)
85 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
80 (0.34)
90 (0.34)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.34)
80 (0.34)
85 (0.35)
65 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.34)
Lightweight plaster
0.032
0.034
0.036
0.040
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
95 (0.35)
90 (0.34)
65 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.34)
75 (0.32)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.34)
75 (0.32)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.34)
65 (0.35)
75 (0.33)
75 (0.35)
85 (0.34)
65 (0.34)
75 (0.32)
75 (0.34)
80 (0.35)
Plasterboard on dabs
Internal finish
Render
Fenlite outer leaf
Full fill insulation
Inner leaf block
Internal finish
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0.27
Insulation
conductivity W/m.K
Evalast
Fenlite
Fenlite
1500
Evalite
Standard
Superlite
Ultralite
Internal finish
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
65 (0.27)
65 (0.26)
65 (0.27)
65 (0.27)
65 (0.26)
60 (0.27)
Dense plaster
65 (0.27)
65 (0.26)
65 (0.26)
65 (0.26)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
Lightweight plaster
65 (0.26)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.26)
Plasterboard on dabs
65 (0.27)
65 (0.27)
65 (0.27)
65 (0.27)
65 (0.26)
60 (0.27)
Dense plaster
65 (0.27)
65 (0.26)
65 (0.26)
65 (0.26)
65 (0.26)
60 (0.27)
Lightweight plaster
65 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.26)
Plasterboard on dabs
65 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
Dense plaster
65 (0.26)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
60 (0.27)
65 (0.26)
Lightweight plaster
60 (0.27)
60 (0.26)
60 (0.26)
60 (0.26)
60 (0.26)
55 (0.26)
Plasterboard on dabs
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
Partial fill insulation (k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
Inner leaf block
= 0.644m2K/W
Internal finish
Render
Render
Fenlite outer leaf
50mm clear cavity
Partial fill insulation
Inner leaf block
Internal finish
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
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Performance
Thermal insulation
0.30
Insulation
conductivity W/m.K
Evalast
Fenlite
Fenlite
1500
Evalite
Standard
Superlite
Ultralite
Internal finish
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
60 (0.29)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
Dense plaster
55 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
45 (0.30)
Lightweight plaster
50 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
Plasterboard on dabs
60 (0.29)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
Dense plaster
55 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
Lightweight plaster
50 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
Plasterboard on dabs
50 (0.30)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
50 (0.29)
45 (0.30)
Dense plaster
50 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.29)
Lightweight plaster
50 (0.29)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.30)
45 (0.29)
45 (0.29)
Plasterboard on dabs
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
Internal finish
Render
Fenlite outer leaf
50mm clear cavity
Partial fill insulation
Inner leaf block
Internal finish
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Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
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0.35
Insulation
conductivity W/m.K
Evalast
Fenlite
Fenlite
1500
Evalite
Standard
Superlite
Ultralite
Internal finish
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
45 (0.33)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.33)
Dense plaster
40 (0.35)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.33)
35 (0.35)
Lightweight plaster
40 (0.34)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.34)
Plasterboard on dabs
45 (0.33)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.35)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.33)
Dense plaster
45 (0.33)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
40 (0.34)
35 (0.35)
Lightweight plaster
40 (0.34)
35 (0.35)
40 (0.33)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.34)
Plasterboard on dabs
40 (0.35)
40 (0.33)
40 (0.33)
40 (0.33)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.34)
Dense plaster
40 (0.34)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.35)
35 (0.34)
Lightweight plaster
35 (0.35)
35 (0.34)
35 (0.34)
35 (0.34)
35 (0.34)
30 (0.35)
Plasterboard on dabs
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
Internal finish
Render
Foil faced
Cavity insulation
50mm clear cavity
(k=0.023W/m.K)
Partial fill insulation Cavity (low emissivity)
= 0.644m2K/W
Inner leaf block
Fenlite outer leaf
Internal finish
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Performance
Sound insulation
Introduction
Approved Document E (ADE) of the Building
Regulations came into force on 1st July 2003. It was
amended again in July 2004 to enable Robust Details
to be included as a valid method of meeting the
requirements of the regulations.
The aims of the review were to broaden the scope of
Part E, to raise standards of sound insulation, and of
particular importance, to improve compliance with the
performance standards in order to reduce the potential
for complaints regarding noise from neighbours.
ADE Requirements
E1 Protection against sound from other parts of the
building and adjoining buildings
48
62
43
43
64
Impact sound
insulation
LnT,w dB
(Maximum values)
Airborne sound
insulation
DnT,w + Ctr dB
(Minimum values)
Impact sound
insulation
LnT,w dB
(Maximum values)
43
45
62
43
43
64
Compliance
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or alternatively
Pre-Completion Testing
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Table 16: Laboratory values for new internal walls and floors
within dwelling houses, flats and rooms for residential
purposes, whether purpose built or formed by material change
of use.
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40
40
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Performance
Sound insulation
dry lined
plaster
75mm solid
37
45
47
90mm solid
39
46
48
100mm solid
42
48
50
125mm solid
46
50
52
140mm solid
51
52
54
150mm solid
52
52
54
190mm solid
53
53
55
200mm solid
54
55
55
215mm solid
55
56
56
100mm cellular
37
45
47
140mm hollow
43
49
51
150mm hollow
42
48
50
190mm hollow
46
50
52
215mm hollow
47
51
52
50
dry lined
75mm solid
39
44
plaster
43
90mm solid
41
46
44
100mm solid
43
48
46
125mm solid
45
51
49
140mm solid
48
54
52
150mm solid
49
54
52
190mm solid
52
55
53
200mm solid
52
55
53
215mm solid
53
55
54
100mm cellular
39
45
43
140mm hollow
43
48
46
190mm hollow
45
51
49
215mm hollow
46
53
51
Plaster
Masonry
Fig. 7
Plaster
Masonry
Fig. 8
Cavity
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Robust Details
The HBF (House Builders Federation) have developed
and tested a portfolio of Robust Details (RD) that cover
generic masonry and floor constructions. The DCLG
(formerly ODPM) and HBF agreed the testing regime
and minimum performance standards for RD separating
walls and floors. These minimum standards are far
higher (5dB) than those in the Approved Document.
The testing regime requires that these enhanced
standards be achieved for each RD based on at least
thirty tests, with not more than eight of the tests on
the same site, and involving more than one builder
(to ensure that a range of workmanship and supervision
is covered). The performance standards are in terms of
the mean of the thirty tests.
Robust Details method (no Pre-Completion
Testing required for dwelling-houses and flats)
Achieving the required performance level is dependent
upon good workmanship in separating walls and floors
and also in the associated flanking construction,
guidance is provided in the Robust Details Manual on
suitable designs at these critical junctions, it is a
requirement that these recommendations and
procedures are adhered to as deviation will result in an
invalid construction.
The following details (pages 51-53) show RD
constructions using aggregate blocks.
Plaster
E-WM-1
Plaster 13mm
(minimum)
Masonry
Cavity wall,
block density
(1850-2300kg/m3)
Fig. 9
Cavity
Fig. 10
75mm
275mm
(minimum)
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Performance
Sound insulation
E-WM-2
Plaster 13mm
(minimum)
Fig. 11
E-WM-3
12.5mm gypsum based board
nominal 8kg/m2 mounted
on dabs
75mm
275mm
(minimum)
52
Cavity wall,
block density
(1850-2300kg/m3)
Cavity wall,
block density
(1350-1600kg/m3)
Fig. 12
Internal render,
scratch finish nominal
8mm (6mm minimum)
275mm
(minimum)
E-WM-4
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E-WM-8
Wall finish gypsum-based
board nominal 9.8kg/m2
mounted on dabs
Block density
1350-1600kg/m3
Cavity wall,
block density
(1350-1600kg/m3)
Fig. 13
Internal render,
scratch finish nominal
8mm (6mm minimum)
Fig. 14
275mm
(minimum)
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Performance
Fire resistance
Introduction
Fire resistance of masonry walls relates to fitness for
use and is a property of the complete element of a
structure. The period of fire resistance of a masonry wall
is taken to be the time (from 30 minutes to 6 hours)
from the start of the test to failure of stability and
integrity.
All Hansons aggregate blocks have an A1 fire
classification rating and have been tested to relevant
British and European Standards.
Notional periods of fire resistance for masonry walls to
comply with Approved Document B (AD) are given in
Table 14 of BS 5628: Part 3.
Criteria for fire resistance
This table takes cognisance of the relevant factors
affecting the use of masonry units for fire resistance
purposes. These are as follows:
a The form of the units involved i.e. whether solid or
otherwise.
b The thickness of the units involved.
c The aggregates used in the manufacture of the units,
i.e Class 1 or Class 2 aggregates.
Class 1 aggregates comprise limestone, pumice,
sintered pulverised fuel ash, furnace bottom ash,
foamed or expanded slag and various other types of
aggregate.
Class 2 aggregates, comprise all gravels and crushed
natural stone, excluding limestone.
In general tems, all lightweight blocks are made from
Class 1 aggregates.
The Evalast range of products may be produced from
Class 1 or Class 2 aggregates depending on raw
materials available in the manufacturing locality. It is
advisable to check with Hansons Product
Services department.
d The function of the wall, i.e. whether loadbearing or
otherwise.
e The construction of the wall, i.e. whether single leaf or
cavity construction.
f Wall finish, i.e. whether plastered or otherwise and the
type of plaster involved.
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Loadbearing or non-loadbearing
No finish
Made with Class 1 or Class 2 aggregate
Single leaf
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Movement control
More than
2:1
2.5:1
3:1
4:1
Lightweight
aggregate
reinforcement
blocks
Dense
aggregate
blocks
4.5 to 6m
4.5 to 6m
4.5 to 6m
4.5 to 6m
6 to 9m
6 to 9m
6 to 9m
6 to 9m
Spacing of bed
joint
reinforcement
600/675mm
400/450mm
200/225mm
Notes:
1 For general design purposes only.
2 Consult Hansons Product Services department, or a qualified structural
engineer regarding specific applications where greater spacing of control joints
is envisaged.
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Performance
Movement control
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Flexible strip
with sealant
600mm
600mm
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Performance
Moisture penetration
Introduction
The type and method of wall construction will influence
its ability to resist wind-driven rain.
For both single-leaf and cavity walls, total resistance to
rain penetration can only be achieved by cladding.
Whilst rendering can substantially enhance the rain
resistance of the wall, it is essential to select the right
type of mix, thickness and number of coats.
The use of masonry paint systems and other proprietary
external finishes may increase the resistance to rain
penetration, but may also reduce the rate of evaporation
of any water from the wall.
Joint protection
It is essential to fill all the joints to minimise the risk of
rain penetration. Tooled mortar joints are more resistant
to rain penetration than joints which have not been
tooled. Recessed joints increase the risk of water
penetration.
Rain resistance
The rain resistance of rendered and un-rendered single
leaf concrete masonry walls is dependent on the
thickness as shown in Table 20.
Table 20: Assessment of resistance to rain penetration of single leaf walls with or without rendering
Exposure
category
Rendered
dense concrete
blocks
Rendered
lightweight
concrete blocks
Unrendered
dense
concrete blocks
Unrendered
lightweight
concrete blocks
Very severe
Not recommended.
Severe
250mm
215mm
Moderate
215mm
190mm
440mm
440mm
Sheltered
90mm
90mm
328mm
328mm
Notes: this table is intended to give guidance on the selection of forms of construction from the point of resistance to rain penetration only but other factors such as
durability, thermal and structural stability should be considered.
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Lerwick
Dornoch
Inverness
Exposure zones
Aberdeen
Dundee
Perth
Stirling
Dunbar
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Londonderry
less than 33
Moderate
Severe
Very severe
100 or more
Newcastle
Carlisle
Belfast
Sheltered
Ayr
Enniskillen
Alston
Workington
Darlington
Dungannon
Middlesbrough
Whitby
Ripon
York
Hebden Bridge
Hull
Skelmersdale
Colwyn Bay
Doncaster
Manchester
Lincoln
Macclesfield
Chester
Bangor
Grimsby
Sheffield
Skegness
Nottingham
Bala
Stafford
Shrewsbury
Leicester
Llanidloes
Peterborough
Norwich
Birmingham
Llandrindod Wells
Northampton
Cambridge
Hay-on-Wye
Brecon
Gloucester
Colchester
Luton
Swansea
Swindon
Cardiff
Barnstaple
Bristol
Weston-super-Mare
Sidmouth
LONDON
Staines
Aldershot
Watchet
Taunton
Exeter
Newbury
Southampton
Gatwick
Dover
Brighton
Poole
Eastbourne
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Performance
Durability
Introduction
Hansons aggregate blocks are inherently durable and
if used in accordance with the appropriate
British/European Standards, will last the lifetime of the
construction into which they have been built.
They possess good frost resistance and in general,
provided they are selected following the
recommendations of BS 5628: Part 3, clause 5.6 and
Table 12, problems should not occur.
Strength and durability
Durability is governed by the characteristics of the units.
The strength of concrete bricks would determine the
suitability of the units (16.5 or 22.5 N/mm2, depending
on the application and exposure condition). In the case
of aggregate blocks to be used near or below ground
level, the unit should meet one of the following criteria.
a) Block density of at least 1500kg/m3, or
b) Made with dense aggregate to BS EN 12620, or
c) Having a compressive strength of at least 7.3N/mm3
All dense blocks, together with 7.3N/mm2 lightweight
blocks, would be suitable for the above condition. In the
case of contact with foul drainage, Engineering Quality
Concrete Bricks (EQCB) of 48N/mm2 should be used.
Sulphate resistance
Where the masonry remains wet and sulphates are
present, the selection of the unit needs further
consideration. However, aggregate blocks have been
used successfully below ground level for many years,
with a proportion used on sites where sulphates are
present and yet no failures have been reported.
Whilst blocks meeting the general requirements for
use below d.p.c. have been accepted as suitable for
use in sulphate soil classification DS-1, work by the
Concrete Block Association, has shown that the
7.3N/mm2 aggregate blocks tested were able to
withstand conditions equivalent to sulphate soil
classification DS-3.
Carbonation is a major factor in achieving the necessary
durability and results from the open texture and
permeability of the aggregate block by allowing the
surface to dry between the manufacturing and
backfilling operations.
7.3N/mm2 Evalast blocks manufactured using OPC,
OPC-PFA, or SRPC binder would be suitable for up to
and including sulphate soil classification DS-3 as
determined by the method given in BRE Special
Digest 1. Where OPC is the sole binder, backfilling
should not take place for 28 days. (Please consult
Hansons Product Services department for further
information).
Note: The use of 7.3N/mm2 Fenlite blocks is possible in aggressive soil
conditions.. Please consult Hansons Product Services department for further
details.
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3 Sitework
Health and Safety
63
CDM Regulations
63
Block laying
64-65
Mortar
66-67
Internal finishes
68-69
External finishes
70-71
Sitework
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Introduction
Hansons aggregate blocks are composed of
cementitious materials and aggregates and usually
admixtures. The finished products as supplied are of an
inert nature and inherently non-hazardous to health.
The surface nature and weight of the products requires
the use of protective gloves and footwear to avoid
injuries. Where lifting points are provided they should all
and always be used. Otherwise good slinging and lifting
practices should be used.
*Collar jointing is laying units back to back in normal aspect with a 10-15mm
mortar joint between the adjoining faces of the units. The two leaves may be
tied together. If tied, either normal ties or bed joint reinforcement may be used.
Collar jointed walls are not suitable for sound separating walls in dwellings.
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Sitework
Block laying
Sample panels
In order to establish the general standard of blockwork,
mortar, jointing and workmanship, it is strongly
recommended that sample panels of Paint Grade and
Facing blocks should be erected prior to commencing
with the building works. Regardless of which finish is
selected, such panels are much more effective than
written words or photographs in defining and specifying
the quality of work required.
Storage on site
The blocks should be carefully unloaded and stacked on
their bedding faces on a strong level surface near to the
position where they are to be used. They should be
protected against rain and in a manner which allows air
to circulate between the blocks. Particular attention
should be taken to ensure protection of the block
arrises.
Block laying
It is recommended that block layers should use blocks
from alternative cubes whilst proceeding with
construction. This will maintain the natural appearance
of the finished wall.
Block laying should be discontinued during heavy rain
unless the work is protected. When work stops for more
than an hour or two, especially overnight, the top of the
work should be protected against rain, snow and frost.
The face of the work should also be protected against
splashes from the ground, from scaffolding and from
other construction activities.
No block laying should be carried out when the
temperature is at or below 3C, see note, page 67.
Bond
Blocks should be laid to achieve a good bond not less
than one quarter the length of the block. The precise
bond of the wall is largely at the discretion of the
designer provided it satisfies the recommendations of
BS 5628: Part 3. Other patterns are of course possible
but may require the use of bed joint reinforcement.
Cutting
Whenever possible, the use of standard half-length or
purpose made blocks is recommended. Hanson also
offers a cutting service enabling the majority of specials
to be cut at the works. When site cutting is unavoidable,
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Fixings
Hansons range of aggregate blocks provides a good
background for all but the most demanding of fixings.
Joinery fittings and external claddings may
be securely fixed to the blocks. Special fixings will be
required for heavy loads and manufacturers of
proprietary fixings should be consulted. Door and
window frames may be fixed directly to lightweight
blocks. Otherwise, the frame should be fixed by having
metal straps screwed to the frame and bedded in the
mortar joints. Hollow blocks abutting door frames should
be filled with mortar or concrete, and if the doors are
heavy, the infilling concrete should be reinforced with
vertical steel bars.
Cleaning
Ideally, the best method of achieving satisfactory
finished work, free from unsightly staining, mortar
accretions and smearing, is prevention and good
workmanship. On facing work it is also advisable to
keep finished areas of walling covered as the
contract proceeds, to avoid splashing and staining
from other work.
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Weathered
Raked
Vee
Concave
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Sitework
Mortar
Introduction
The composition of mortar is very often given
insufficient consideration and in many instances it is
left to site operatives to decide on the specification.
Mortar forms an integral part of the wall, comprising
between 6 and 18% of the total wall volume when
general purpose mortar is being used. It is important,
therefore, that the appropriate specification is
determined at the design stage.
General purpose mortar
The nominal thickness of general purpose mortar, in
both horizontal and vertical joints, is normally taken to
be 10mm, exclusive of any key in the jointing surface of
the masonry units.
Specification of general purpose mortar
When specifying general purpose mortar, the following
details of the project should be taken into account:
the type of masonry unit to be used
the structural requirements
the degree of exposure of the site
the level of workability required
the location of the masonry, i.e. above or below
ground level
When selecting a suitable mortar specification, it is
important to ensure that the composition is compatible
in strength with the blocks selected for the project.
Mortars are defined by designations (i) to (iv) in
accordance with Table 13 of BS 5628: Part 3. Based
on this table the following general use mortars are
recommended for use with Hansons aggregate blocks:
1:6
1:5
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1:4
cement : sand
1 : 1/2 : 4
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Sitework
Internal finishes
Plastering
The selection and application of plasters should be in
accordance with BS 5492: Code of practice internal
plastering and BS 8000: Part 10: Code of practice for
plastering and rendering.
In general there are five different groups of
plastering mixes:
a) Mixes based on cement, or cement and lime.
b) Lightweight cement plasters.
c) Premixed gypsum plasters.
d) Premixed lightweight gypsum plasters.
e) Mixes based on gypsum plasters gauged with lime.
The mixes and application of lightweight and gypsum
based plasters should be in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
Before the plaster is applied, the walls should be reasonably dry and free from dirt, dust, grease or any other
contaminates which could affect the bond between the blockwork and plaster. The presence of a limited amount of
efflorescence will not affect the bond characteristics of the wall. However, excessive efflorescence should be
removed and the causes of its appearance eliminated to prevent re-occurrence. Dry lining systems should be fixed
using the manufacturers instructions.
Background
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Undercoat
Finish coat
Type
Suction
Key or bond
Lightweight
Cement based
(see Table 25)
Facing blocks
Paint Grade blocks
Evalast Background
Party wall blocks
Low
Bonding
(iii)
(iii)
Gypsum
Lightweight
Fenlite Background
Evalite background
Superlite Background
Ultralite Background
Medium
Browning
(iii)
(iii)
Gypsum
Lightweight
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Sitework
External finishes
Rendering
Render can be applied to any type of aggregate block
walling in order to provide a specific appearance,
enhance weather protection in exposed situations, and
increase the performance of a wall with respect to
sound transmission.
Choice of mix
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Undercoat
Final coat
Designation
(see table 25)
Thickness
(mm)
Finish
Type
(iii)
8 to 12
Trowel applied
woodfloat
scraped
patterned
tooled
(iv)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Cement:sand1
(using plasticiser)
1:1/2:4 to 41/2
1:1:5 to 6
1:2:8 to 9
1:3 to 4
1:5 to 6
1:7 to 8
Masonry
Cement:sand1
1:21/2 to 31/2
1:4 to 5
1:51/2 to 61/2
With fine or poorly graded sands, the lower volume of sand should be used.
For other mixes, please refer to BS EN 13914.
Painting
Hansons Paint Grade blocks provide excellent base for
paint. Paints may be obtained which add variety of
colour and texture to walls, as well as improving the
weathering of external walls. Proper application of paint
is important and attention should be given to the
manufacturers recommendations. Code of practice for
the painting of buildings is given in BS 6150, and
BS 8000 Part 12: Code of Practice for Painting, but
two important points are worth mentioning here:
1. Painting of blockwork surfaces should not commence
until the walls are thoroughly dry and have been
cleaned to remove all dust, dirt and mortar dabs. Where
efflorescence occurs, it should be removed with a stiff
brush prior to application of the paint.
2. Some paints are liable to be chemically attacked by
the alkali present in concrete products. In such cases,
the blockwork should be first treated with primer which
neutralises the alkali on the surface. Paints may be
applied by brush or spray. Application by brush ensures
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Sales and technical advice
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Quality
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Sub head
Other
information
Customer Services
Hanson has a reputation for providing first class
customer care and this is supported by the operation of
a dedicated Customer Sales Centre.
Packaging
Product information
Quotations
Orders
Distribution facilities
Stockist information
Site storage
Deliveries
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Product Services
Hansons Product Services department provides
technical advice and is staffed by a qualified team with
specialist knowledge of all products and their
application. The service provides help with the
interpretation of Building Regulations and methods of
compliance using specially developed software
programmes. These are updated when necessary, to
keep abreast of changes to British and European
Standards, Codes of Practice and Building Regulations.
Thermal calculations
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Other information
Quality
Other testing
Joint work has been conducted with such bodies as
the BBA, BSI, BRE and individual universities.
Other non-accredited tests carried out at the laboratory
include fixing/pull-out strengths, mortar/plaster bond
strength, equilibrium moisture content, freeze/thaw
resistance and water absorption.
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Continual refinement of Hansons range means that information in this brochure may
become outdated.
Please check with Hansons Customer Sales Centre on 08450 762100 for product availability.
All products are manufactured using the finest quality aggregates, however, we would draw your
attention to certain features that are intrinsic to all concrete products.
Colour:
As natural and pyro-processed materials are used, some colour and shade variations should be expected together
with the effects of weathering. The colours shown in this brochure are produced with the limitations of the
photography and the printing process and are intended as a guide only. It is therefore advisable that several sample
units are examined to verify actual colour and texture required.
Dimensions:
Product sizes shown are nominal.
Efflorescence:
Introduction
The term efflorescence is often used to describe white deposits or stains on building materials. It is a general term
covering a number of different deposits varying significantly in chemical composition and method of formation.
On concrete, efflorescence normally takes the form of either lime bloom, lime weeping or crystallisation of
soluble salts.
Lime bloom
Lime bloom, the most common phenomenon, tends to be spasmodic and unpredictable. It is formed when calcium
hydroxide (a product of the cement setting and hardening process) migrates through damp concrete to the surface
and there reacts with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere producing a surface deposit of calcium carbonate
crystals - the white patches on the blockwork surface.
It often occurs when the concrete masonry becomes wet and remains damp for several days, after which it is then
allowed to dry out. Excessive wetting of the masonry before, during or after construction, together with inadequate
protection and poor design detailing, are prime factors in increasing the risk of lime bloom appearing. Since lime
bloom normally occurs soon after manufacture or construction of the masonry, allowing the units to dry prior to
laying and protecting the finished masonry during and after construction will reduce the risk.
Lime bloom is a temporary effect and given time, usually disappears of its own accord (depending on the conditions
to which the masonry is subjected). If immediate removal is required, it is essential that the masonry is relatively dry,
at which point dry brushing can be attempted. If this proves unsuccessful, washing with diluted acid or an equivalent
proprietary acid based cleaner often gives the desired result.
Use of acids
Acids can be hazardous and appropriate safety precautions must be taken. Over-application of acids can alter the
texture and the concentration should be adjusted to suit the individual circumstance. Prior to application of the acid,
the surface should be dampened to kill the initial suction. After the application it is normal to give the masonry a last
wash with clean water. When carrying out this procedure always start with a trial on an inconspicuous area to
determine the acid concentration and number of applications required to give the desired effect.
Lime bloom (efflorescence) is purely superficial and does not affect the durability or strength of the blocks.
Weathering:
The effect of the elements will have a mellowing effect on most external products, the rates vary dependent upon
the degree of exposure.
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Other information
Bricks
An extensive range of facing bricks in over 300 different colours and textures. Within this diverse range
theres something to suit every building project, from the most innovative architectural concept, to an individual
self-build scheme.
Aggregates
Hanson Aggregates has more than 400 operations from Falmouth to the Shetlands. Core products include crushed
rock, construction sand and gravel, asphalt and Premix concrete and mortar. Special products include rail ballast,
agricultural and burnt lime, graded sands for play pits, golf bunkers and horticulture, industrial sands for glass
making, Redgras sports surfacing, armour stone, granite paving, natural stone from Bath and the Cotswolds and
recycled aggregates. Complemented by an existing ready-to-use wet product, Hanson dry silo mortar (DSM) offers
complete mortar solutions to meet individual customer requirements.
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Disclaimer
All product and technical information contained in
this brochure is considered correct at the time of
publication.
This brochure is printed on paper containing 75%
recycled waste and 25% virgin fibres from a
sustainable timber source.
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