Porotherm Clay Block PLS100
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Clay terracotta block for external and internal load bearing and non-load bearing applications.
Application
Suitable for internal use and external use in a protected condition.
Description
Multi Cellular Clay terracotta block with for internal use and external use in a protected condition
Features and benefits:
- Extruded profile.
- 10 N/mm2 in strength.
- Good thermal properties.
- Fast construction.
General information
Color | Orange Guidance for specification option: Terracotta. |
Material | Clay |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 500 mm |
Width | 100 mm |
Height | 224 mm |
Warranty description | 60 year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F10/355 Concrete common blockwork F10/36 Concrete common blockwork |
Specification data - Clay blocks
Standard | To BS EN 771-1. |
Appearance | Clay terracotta facing block with brick like appearance, to be finished by plaster. |
Work size (length x width x height) | 500 x 100 x 224 mm. |
Tolerances | |
Mean value | T1. |
Range | R1. |
Compressive strength | |
Mean compressive strength (minimum) | ≥10 N/mm². |
Category | I. |
Density | |
Gross dry | 950 kg/m³.Guidance for specification option: Initial Rate of Water Absorption (kg/(m²·min)) Min. 0.5 Max. 2.0 |
Tolerance | D1. |
Active soluble salts content category | S0. |
Durability designation | F0. |
Thermal conductivity | P=90% 0.27 W/(m⋅K.Guidance for specification option: 10,dry,unit value (EN 1745 tabulated: S1) P=90% 0.27 λD = 0.29 |
Water vapour permeability | Manufacturer guidanceRefer to EN 1745. |
Bond strength | Manufacturer guidanceRefer to EN 1052-3. |
Reaction to fire | Class A1 to BS EN 13501-1. |
Water absorption | ≤18 %. |
Dry weight | 1142 kg. Guidance for specification option: Typical pack weight. |
Quantity | 100 No. Guidance for specification option: Pack quantity. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | Belgium |
Country of product manufacture | Belgium |
Material | Clay |
Recyclability | Good |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 30 % |
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