What are Toplite blocks used for?
Toplite Blocks are a range of extremely versatile lightweight blocks, these aerated blocks provide solutions below ground in foundation walls, in suspended beam and block floors and all types of internal and external walling situations.
Can you use aerated blocks outside?
Yes they can be used externally.
Are Thermalite blocks the same as aerated blocks?
Hanson’s Thermalite blocks are lightweight, meaning they can be laid more quickly. The aerated concrete blocks contain pockets of trapped air providing good compressive strength, high levels of thermal insulation and moisture resistance.
Is Aircrete a concrete?
Aircrete is a material that combines the strength and durability of concrete which is physically light weight that helps make a home easy and fast to construct. H+H aircrete is made from a mix containing cement, lime and pulverised fuel ash (PFA) and a dash of aluminium powder.
What does N mean in blocks?
Lightning McQueen New Member. This relates to the compressive strength of the blocks. 3.5 N means that the blocks have characteristic compressive strength of 3.5 N/mm2 (that’s Newtons per square millimetre), similarly 4.2 N blocks would have a compressive strength of 4.2 N/mm2.
Can you use Thermalite blocks in the ground?
Yes, all Thermalite blocks are suitable for use below ground. The mirco-cellular structure of Thermalite, which incorporates millions of tiny pockets of trapped air, gives the material protection against the effects of frost.
Where can Toplite standard be used?
Toplite can be used below ground in foundation walls, in suspended beam and block floors and in all types of internal and external walls. Its use provides many benefits for specifiers and contractors, making it the natural choice where blockwork is specified. Where can TOPLITE Standard be used?
Are Toplite blocks fireproof?
Most sizes of Toplite blocks meet the health and safety standard for single-person repetitive handling. Strengths from 2.9 – 7.3N/mm 2 available. Toplite blocks provide excellent periods of fire resistance which can satisfy building regulations and other imposed requirements e.g. those by insurers.
What is Toplite GTI?
Toplite GTi offers a high level of thermal insulation contributing to low U-values. Cutting, chasing and finishing are all straightforward and quick to achieve using standard tools. Toplite is just one of the many products in the Tarmac range of blocks. Download files individually or add multiple files to a zip folder.
Where can Toplite coursing bricks be used?
Toplite coursing units should be used for general coursing work, infilling small areas of wall such as those between timber floor joists or roof members as well as sills and over lintels. Their use will eliminate cutting and wastage. Where can TOPLITE Coursing Bricks be used?