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Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes

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Foundation <strong>Blocks</strong><br />

•Sizes Sizes 250 up to 355mm thick<br />

•Foundation Foundation 4 N/mm 2 (BBA ( BBA 86/1689)<br />

•Foundation Foundation 7 or 10 e.<br />

e. N/mm 2<br />

2 (BBA 90/2462)<br />

•Less Less than half the weight <strong>of</strong> equivalent<br />

aggregate blocks<br />

•Supports Supports cavity or solid walls<br />

•Faster Faster laying rate<br />

•Improves Improves floor U-Value<br />

•Saves Saves cost <strong>of</strong>:- cavity ties, lean mix cavity fill<br />

Foundation <strong>Blocks</strong> - Size <strong>of</strong> blocks<br />

Laying Rate:<br />

- Strength <strong>of</strong> blocks<br />

- BBA cert number<br />

- Weight advantages (compared size<br />

like <strong>for</strong> like)<br />

- Cost savings<br />

- Improved thermal per<strong>for</strong>mance,<br />

especially when used with <strong>Aircrete</strong><br />

Flooring blocks (up to 25% better)<br />

Foundation blocks are roughly three times quicker<br />

to lay and one man can do the job.<br />

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