Aggregate blocks

Aggregate block pocket guide

Introduction
Hanson is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of aggregate blocks, annually producing 7.5 million m2. Using naturally occurring and recycled dense and lightweight aggregates, Hansons aggregate blocks are a robust product, offering high compressive strength and excellent sound insulation to help meet the requirements of Building Regulations.
Hanson provides a unique wealth of knowledge, choice and resources, offering customers a wide range of products for the Housing, Commercial and DIY sectors, all backed by the sales support and technical service that is the strength of this division. All products are manufactured to the requirements of BS EN 771-3 and are available in a variety of densities, strengths, sizes, configurations and finishes to suit most applications.

Standards and regulations

The British/European Standards and Building Regulations that apply to the manufacture and use of aggregate blocks are always subject to revision and improvement. Certain documents that are either in the process of change, or whose publication is imminent, cannot be fully accommodated at the time of publication, although, wherever possible, reference has been made in the text. The Hanson website at www.hanson.com/uk will be updated as important changes occur, but if the reader has specific queries relating to the manufacture or application of the product please contact Product Services on : 08706 097091.

Quality
Hansons aggregate blocks are manufactured to the requirements of BS EN 771-3, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and codes of practice.

Services
A comprehensive range of literature is available with technical advice on all aspects of the application and use of aggregate block products in construction.

Hanson - A global business

Hanson is one of the worlds largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks. We are part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates. Hanson Building Products is the UKs leading brick and aircrete block producer. We also produce aggregate blocks, bagged aggregate and cement products, renders, pavers, precast floors and stairs, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and prefabricated building systems. The division incorporates London Brick, Thermalite, Red Bank, Cradley, Formpave and Structherm.

Products
Facing blocks Evalast Facing and Evalast Paint Grade Evalite Facing and Evalite Paint Grade Superlite Facing and Superlite Paint Grade Background blocks Evalast Background Fenlite and Fenlite 1500 Background Evalite Background Superlite Background Ultralite Background Party Wall 12 - 13 14 - 15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 21 8 9

Facing and Paint Grade Blocks

Product Summary

Facing and Paint Grade Blocks

Hansons Facing and Paint Grade blocks have been designed specifically for aesthetically important block work. These superior quality products are manufactured with a consistent close face texture and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit a variety of applications. All products are produced to the requirements of BS EN 771-3. Other strengths and sizes may be available on request.

Evalast Facing and Evalast Paint Grade

Evalast Facing and Paint Grade blocks can be used in all situations where durable, robust, natural coloured, or in the case of Evalast Paint Grade, painted, blockwork is required. They are an economic solution for applications such as: factory units workshops sports centres offices
Evalast Facing Evalast Paint Grade

Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 22.5 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 1.22 W/m.K internal, 1.31 W/m.K external Dry density: 1900 kg/m3

The strength and type of aggregate used allows these blocks to be built in external applications with sustained long term durability. The close texture of the Evalast Facing and Paint Grade products, coupled with their high strengths, provides an excellent base for a variety of standard fixing systems.

Evalite Facing and Evalite Paint Grade

Evalite Facing and Evalite Paint Grade blocks are ideal for use where apperance and weight are of prime consideration. They are intended for internal applications where a lightweight, economic, natural coloured or paintable block is required for aesthetically important projects such as: shopping precincts offices sports centres factory units workshops
Evalite Facing

The close texture of Evalite Facing and Paint Grade products, coupled with their high strengths, provides an excellent base for a variety of standard fixing systems.

Mean compressive strength: 3.6, 7.3, 10.4 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 0.47 W/m.K internal Dry density: 1450 kg/m3

- The colour of facing products can vary from works to works so sample viewing is highly recommended. It is essential that agreement between all parties is confirmed if the products are to be left untreated. - Whilst Paint Grade products have a consistency of texture, colour consistency cannot be guaranteed.

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Evalite Paint Grade

Superlite Facing Superlite Paint Grade

Superlite Facing and Superlite Paint Grade

The light weight of Superlite Facing and Superlite Paint Grade, makes them ideal for internal applications where low weight is critical, particularly in the larger block sizes. Typical applications include: factory units warehouses sports centres offices

Mean compressive strength: 3.6, 7.3 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 0.36 W/m.K internal Dry density: 1000 kg/m3

- The colour of facing products can vary from works to works so sample viewing is highly recommended. It is essential that agreement between all parties is confirmed if the products are to be left untreated. - Whilst Paint Grade products have a consistency of texture, colour consistency cannot be guaranteed.

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Background Blocks

Product Summary

Background blocks
The products contained within the Background block range are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and strengths. They are not intended to be left fair-faced, but used with a secondary finish. All products are produced to the requirements of BS EN 771-3. Other strengths and sizes may be available on request.

Note: Background blocks are not intended to be left fair faced or painted, and should have a finish (plaster, render, plasterboard, cladding etc.) applied where the wall is to have visual importance.

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Evalast Background

Acoustics
The high density of Evalast Background blocks gives them excellent sound insulation properties. When laid to form a sound separating wall, they achieve the required mass as given in the Building Regulations and Robust Details.

Evalast Background

Flooring
Evalast Background blocks are suitable as infill blocks for beam and block flooring systems. They should be specified as for flooring, in order that the correct manufacturing base is sourced.

Strength
Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 30.0 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 1.32 W/m.K internal, 1.42 W/m.K external Dry density: 1990 kg/m3

Having high density, with associated strengths, Evalast Background blocks easily achieve the durability requirements for use above and below ground. They can be used in normal and sulphate soil conditions equivalent to classification DS-3.

Thermal
Evalast Background blocks, in conjunction with suitable thicknesses of insulation, are able to provide high levels of thermal insulation.

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Fire
Concrete is an excellent fire resistant material. Evalast Background products are manufactured from either Class 1 (limestone) or Class 2 (gravel and crushed stone) aggregates. Where fire resistance is important it is essential that the class of aggregate is specified.

Easilift
Evalast Easilift blocks are available as easier to use versions of the 140mm,190mm and 215mm Evalast Background blocks. This means they benefit from all of the usual Evalast properties whilst weighing less than 20kg thus meeting manual handling guidelines.

Evalast Solo
Evalast Solo are cellular blocks containing formed cavities which do not fully penetrate the full depth of the block, providing similar properties as solid units with the advantages of significantly lower weights.
Evalast Solo

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Fenlite Background

Acoustics
The density of Fenlite and Fenlite 1500 blocks gives them excellent sound insulation properties. When laid to form a cavity sound separating wall, they will achieve the required mass as given in the Building Regulations and Robust Details.

Fenlite Background
Fenlite 1500 Background

Flooring
Fenlite and Fenlite 1500 blocks are suitable as in-fill blocks for beam and block flooring systems. They should be specified as for flooring, in order that the correct manufacturing base is sourced.

Strength
The strength of all Fenlite blocks dictates their application in exposed conditions. Block strengths of 7.3 N/mm2 and greater should be specified if they are to be used on the outer leaf of cavity wall below dpc level and left unprotected. In all other normal situations 3.6 N/mm2 blocks would be suitable.

Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 15.0 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 0.45 - 0.48 W/m.K Dry density: Fenlite: 1350 kg/m3 Fenlite 1500: 1500 kg/m3

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Thermal
Fenlite and Fenlite 1500 blocks, in conjunction with suitable thicknesses of insulation, are able to reach high levels of thermal insulation.

Fire
Concrete is an excellent fire resistant material. Fenlite and Fenlite 1500 blocks are manufactured using Class 1 aggregates which provides the highest level of fire resistance for a given size.

Sustainability
Fenlite contains up to 80% alternative raw materials. Having good strengths, excellent fixing can be achieved using a variety of patent fixings. To complement the range, 10.4 N/mm2 coursing units (brick size) are available for use in conjunction with 3.6 N/mm2 100mm blocks, and full length units are available for 140mm width products.

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Evalite Background

Acoustics
Evalite Background blocks offer excellent sound insulation properties. When laid to form a cavity sound separating wall, they will achieve the required mass as given in the Building Regulations and Robust Details.

Evalite Background

Exposed conditions
Evalite Background blocks are a robust product which can be used in exposed conditions*. 7.3 N/mm2 products are also suitable for use in aggresive soil conditions. Please contact our Product Services department for further details.
*7.3 N/mm2 strengths and above should be specified if blocks are to be used unprotected on the outer leaf, below dpc. In all other normal situations, 3.6 N/mm2 blocks would be suitable.

Mean compressive strength: 3.6 - 10.4 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 0.47 W/m.K internal, 0.505 W/m.K external Dry density: 1450 kg/m3

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Flooring
Evalite Background blocks are suitable as in-fill blocks for beam and block flooring systems. They should be specified as for flooring, in order that the correct manufacturing base is sourced.

Thermal
Evalite Background blocks, in conjunction with suitable thicknesses of insulation, are able to reach high levels of thermal insulation.

Fire
Concrete is an excellent fire resistant material. Evalite Background blocks are manufactured using Class 1 aggregates which provide the highest level of fire resistance for a given size.

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Superlite Background

Superlite Background

Superlite Background
Exposed conditions
Superlite Background blocks are a robust product, which can be used in exposed conditions. 7.3 N/mm2 products are also suitable for use in aggresive soil conditions. Please contact our Product Services department for further details.

Strength
The strength of Superlite blocks dictates their application in exposed conditions. Block strengths of 7.3 N/mm2 and greater should be specified if these blocks are to be used on the outer leaf of a cavity wall below dpc level and left unprotected. In all other normal situations 3.6 N/mm2 blocks would be suitable

Mean compressive strength: 3.6, 7.3 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 0.40 W/m.K internal, 0.43 W/m.K external Dry density: 1100 kg/m3

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Thermal
Superlite blocks in conjunction with suitable thicknesses of insulation, are able to reach high levels of thermal insulation.

Fire
Concrete is an excellent fire resistant material. Superlite Blocks are manufactured using Class 1 aggregates which provide the highest level of fire resistance for a given size.

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Ultralite Background
Thermal
Ultralite Background

Ultralite Background blocks have an excellent thermal performance and are therefore able to achieve the high levels of thermal insulation required with the addition of minimal secondary insulation.

Fire
Concrete is an excellent fire resistant material. Ultralite Background blocks are manufactured using Class 1 aggregates which provide the highest level of fire resistance for a given size.

Mean compressive strength: 3.6 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 0.295 W/m.K internal, 0.32 W/m.K external Dry density: 850 kg/m3

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Party Wall
Acoustic
The high density of Party Wall blocks gives them excellent sound insulation properties. When laid to form a solid sound separating wall, which is subsequently plastered on both room faces, they achieve a mass in excess of 415 kg/m2, thereby complying with the requirements of Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. In addition, it is also necessary to consider the flanking wall construction. Having high density, with associated strengths, the durability requirements for use above and below ground are easily achieved. Party Wall blocks can be used in normal and sulphate soil conditions equivalent to soil classification DS-3.

Mean compressive strength: 24 N/mm2 Thermal conductivity: 1.46 W/m.K internal, 1.56 W/m.K external

Fire

Concrete is an excellent fire resistant material. Party Wall blocks are Dry density: manufactured using Class 2 aggregate. 2100 kg/m3 Where fire resistance is important it is essential that the fire resistance associated with class of aggregate is checked.

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Party Wall

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Durability

Strength and durability Hansons aggregate blocks are inherently durable and if used in accordance with the appropriate British/European Standards, will last the lifetime of the construction into which they are built.
They possess good frost resistance and in general, provided they are selected following the recommendations of BS 5628: Part 3, clause 5.6 and Table 12, problems should not occur. In the case of aggregate blocks to be used near or below ground level, the unit should meet one of the following criteria. a) Block density of at least 1500 kg/m3, or b) Made with dense aggregate to BS EN 12620, or c) Having a compressive strength of at least 7.3 N/mm3 All dense blocks, together with 7.3 N/mm2 lightweight blocks, would be suitable for the above condition. In the case of contact with foul drainage, Engineering Quality Concrete Bricks (EQCB) of 48 N/mm2 should be used.

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Sustainability

Sustainability Most of our products have sustainable qualities: durability in excess of 120 years useful life span, low maintenance requirements, heat and noise insulation and can be recycled at the end of its useful life.
We are continually improving the sustainability credentials of our products through our environmental management and product development programmes. We are encouraging a culture dedicated towards thinking and acting with due regard towards sustainability issues. To back up our policies, a series of goals and targets are being collated at every level of the organisation. Reducing emissions Our activities are highly regulated by the Environment Agency and local authorities and we aim to consistently go beyond the various permits and consents. We operate monitoring systems that ensure that our emissions remain below permitted levels.

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Hanson Building Products A sustainable business

Hanson Building Products is committed to being a sustainable business and contributing to sustainable development. We achieve this by continuous improvement of our manufacturing and extraction processes and by providing products which contribute to sustainable construction. These include: thermal mass, insulation, longevity, durability, low maintenance, flexibility, flood resistance and the ability to be recycled. We can advise on how best to use our products in sustainable buildings and how they contribute to high ratings under the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM. Hanson Building Products Head office Stewartby Bedford MK43 9LZ Tel : 08705 258258 Fax : 01234 762040 www.hanson.com/uk [email protected]