Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes
Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes
Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes
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Fire Resistance<br />
Class O spread <strong>of</strong> flame<br />
100mm Standard block:<br />
–Loadbearing Loadbearing wall = 1 hour<br />
–Non-loadbearing<br />
Non-loadbearing = up to 4<br />
wall<br />
hours<br />
<strong>Aircrete</strong> blocks have excellent resistance to fire.<br />
Can be used as fire-break walls<br />
Also can be used as a protective cladding <strong>for</strong> other <strong>for</strong>ms<br />
<strong>of</strong> construction eg steel frames<br />
Figures above taken from the BRE report<br />
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