Ultralite Concrete Block
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Ultralite Concrete Block 140 mm
Ultralite Concrete Block 140 mm
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Certificate type
Low density aggregate block.
Application
Suitable for inner and outer leaf of cavity walls up to two storeys, internal partition walls, Part E acoustic separating walls.
Description
Aggregate concrete block designed to offer a low weight, loadbearing block with enhanced thermal properties suitable for a wide range of applications.
Features and benefits:
- Manufactured from expanded clay aggregates.
- All sizes weight less than 20 kg.
- Standard texture finish provides an excellent surface for mortars, renders and plasters.
General information
Color | Grey |
Finish | Textured |
Material | Concrete |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 440 mm |
Width | 100 mm 140 mm |
Height | 215 mm |
Warranty description | Lifetime |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F10/355 Concrete common blockwork F10/36 Concrete common blockwork |
Specification data - Aggregate concrete blocks
Standard | To BS EN 771-3:2011, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, BES 6001. |
Block description | Common block. |
Appearance | Dark grey. |
Configuration | Group 1. |
Compressive strength | |
Mean value | 7.3 N/mm². |
Characteristic value | 5.5 N/mm². |
Category | II. |
Freeze/ thaw resistance | Frost resistant. |
Thermal conductivity | 0.32 W/mK (inner leaf). |
Recycled content | 20%. |
Work sizes (length x width x height) | 440 x 215 x 140 mm. |
Tolerance category | D1. |
Density | |
Gross dry density | 1050-1150 kg/m³.Manufacturer guidanceSpecifier to detail. |
Net dry density | 1050-1150 kg/m³. |
Reaction to fire | Class A1 to BS EN 13501-1. |
Water absorption by capillarity | 90 g/(m2 x s-0.5). |
Water vapour permeability | 5/15 µ. |
BaseMaterial | Low density lightweight aggregate. |
Moisture movement | 0.6 mm/m. |
Weight | 165 kg/m²: walled weight. |
Thickness | 140 mm. |
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) | ISO 14001. |
R-Value | 0.44 m² K/W. |
Sound reduction | 47 dB (Rw). |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Concrete |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 12.8 kg CO₂ eq/m² Self declared Guidance for specification option: 19.5 kgCO2e/m². |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 20 % |
Expected Life | Lifetime |
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | - | 4 |
 Revit | Revit 2016 | 4 |
Third party certifications
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Literature
Concrete Blocks Brochure
U-Value Tables
Ultralite Block Datasheet