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A range of fine textured, loadbearing units, suitable for facing and general purpose applications. Select from a range of sizes, strengths and grades for total design flexibility.

4N/mm 2 Net Dry Density (all strengths): 1570kg/m 3 GP and SP: 1450kg/m 3 Thermal Conductivity @ 3% moisture content Moisture Movement Reaction to Fire Air Tightness (all strengths): 0.90W/mK <0.

79 W/mK Configuration Solid Blocks: Group 1, Cellular & Hollow Blocks: Group 2 Specific Heat Capacity 1000 J/kg/K Water Vapour Diffusion Coefficient µ = 5/15 (Tabulated value from BS EN 1745) (1)

1 A range of fine textured, loadbearing units, suitable for facing and general purpose applications. Select from a range of sizes, strengths and grades for total design flexibility. Paint Grade General Properties - Table 1 Face Size Dimensional Tolerances 440mm x 215mm Category: D1 Mean Unit Strength 3.6, 7.3, 10.4N/mm 2 Net Dry Density (all strengths): 1570kg/m 3 GP and SP: 1450kg/m 3 Thermal 3% moisture content Moisture Movement Reaction to Fire Air Tightness (all strengths): 0.90W/mK <0.7mm/m Class A1 GP and SP: 0.79 W/mK Configuration Solid Blocks: Group 1, Cellular & Hollow Blocks: Group 2 Specific Heat Capacity 1000 J/kg/K Water Vapour Diffusion Coefficient µ = 5/15 (Tabulated value from BS EN 1745) (1) Cellular and hollow blocks are produced in 3.6 and 7.3N/mm 2 strengths (2) Based on blocks painted to both faces No finish (m 3 /hr/m 2 ) Paint one side 100mm solid mm SP mm cellular STD PG FF GP Up to 48% of aggregate by volume is recycled Carbon Footprint up to of CO 2 per tonne -2kg Recycled content.. for specific details please contact the branch. Medium density fine textured blocks in Fair-Faced, Paint-Grade and Standard block finish For use internally and externally above and below ground High levels of air tightness, sound insulation and fire resistance. blocks are available in the following grades: Fair- Faced. For locations requiring a consistent colour and close textured block face. (When ordering please state blocks are for Fair-Faced use) Paint-Grade. For locations where a consistent close textured face is required as a background for direct painting Standard. For locations where the surface will not be visible eg. plastered, use below ground SP is available in a 140mm width solid block. It consists of a specially formulated mix which reduces the block density to produce a solid block under 20kg unit weight. It is available in all grades. There is a slight colour difference between the traditional block and the SP. GP has a striated face, providing an enhanced key for plastering and rendering. It is available in 100 and 140mm solid form only. Appearance blocks are medium grey in colour with a fine textured surface. GP blocks have a scratched surface. Solid, cellular, and hollow block types are available. Standards blocks are BSI Kitemarked approved to BS EN They are Category 1 masonry units manufactured under a BSI certified Quality System complying with BS EN Applications blocks are suitable for use in commercial and housing projects. Fair-Faced and Paint-Grade blocks can be used to construct internal walls in commercial, industrial and leisure buildings. blocks can be used in the following locations: The inner and outer leaves of external cavity walls Internal walls including fire break walls Separating walls including those conforming to Robust Detail specifications External and internal walls below ground (3.6N/mm 2 blocks can be used in both inner leaf and internal walls; 7.3N/mm 2 blocks to other locations) Infill units to beam and block flooring Fair-Faced blocks are recommended for internal use

2 Unit and Laid Weights Unit and laid weights (including mortar) are shown in Table 2. All weights are approximate and subject to normal variations in raw materials. Block Weights - Table 2 Sustainability Design Form Unit Weight (kg) Laid Weight (kg/m 2 ) 75 Solid Solid Solid Solid SP C/H Solid Hollow Solid Hollow Weights are based on 3% moisture content by weight. GP unit and laid weights are approximately 8% lower than 100mm solid blocks shown above. Responsible sourcing - Ltd operates its manufacturing plants to a BSI certified Environmental Management System (EMS) complying with ISO Ltd. complies with the requirements of BES 6001 Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products, Certificate No: BES This independently confirmed Responsible Sourcing Certification provides re-assurance to our customers that they are procuring products responsibly and sustainably. Credits can also be gained under environment assessment schemes such as BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes. Environmental ratings - Summary green guide ratings applicable to blocks can be obtained from the BRE Green Guide to Specific Guide to Specification. The design of walls incorporating blocks should be in accordance with relevant design standards including BS 8103 Part 2 and BS EN and requirements of the Building Regulations. Thermal Insulation U-values for wall constructions using blocks to satisfy the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations can be found in Section 9 of s Design Guidance document. This can be viewed at via the Technical tab. The thermal resistance values for all sizes of blocks are shown in Table 3. Thermal Resistances - Table 3 Form 3% m/c Thermal Resistance (m 2 K/W) 5% m/c 90 Solid Solid Solid GP Solid SP Solid GP C/H Solid Hollow Solid Hollow % moisture content (m/c) should be used for protected locations such as the inner leaf, and 5% for exposed locations such as the outer leaf when rendered. Thermal Bridging A significant factor in thermal assessments is the heat loss through thermal bridges (known as non repeating or linear thermal bridges). These occur at junctions between elements or where the continuity of the external fabric insulation is interrupted (e.g. at junctions with external walls, floors and roof). Assessors will need to apply a PSI (y) value to the particular junction being measured. The Concrete Block Association (CBA) have developed a comprehensive set of junctions that have been independently assessed. The results clearly demonstrate that constructions using aggregate blocks can be assigned improved performance when compared to the Government s Accredited Construction Details and Default values shown in Appendix K of SAP As a member of the CBA, Ltd is able to advocate the use of these enhanced bridging details. This information will be of interest to designers and SAP assessors as well as builders who will have the responsibility for correctly constructing the various junctions. Junction details and PSI (y) values can be accessed at

3 Fire Resistance The fire resistance periods of loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls are shown in Tables 4a and 4b. The data is derived from BS EN This data is are only valid for walls complying with BS EN 1996 Part 1-1, Part 2 and Part 3. For walls designed in accordance with BS 5628, fire resistance values can be confirmed with our Technical Department. The thicknesses given in the Table 4a and 4b are for masonry alone, excluding finishes. For the fire resistance of walls with finishes, refer to the Design Guide Fire Resistance. Fire resistance of Non-loadbearing separating walls (criteria E1); minimum wall thickness - Table 4a Non-loadbearing wall Group 1 units - solid blocks Minimum wall thickness t F for fire resistance classification E1 for time t fi,d (mins) of : Wall - no finishes Group 2 units - cellular and hollow blocks Wall - no finishes Criteria E1 refers to walls with a separating function 2. This Table is derived on data from the National Annex to EC6 Part The blockwork minimum wall thickness have in some cases been rounded up to suit the block sizes available. Fire resistance of loadbearing separating single-leaf walls (criteria RE1); minimum wall thickness Table 4b Loadbearing wall Group 1 units - solid blocks Minimum wall thickness t F for fire resistance classification RE1 for time t fi,d (mins) of : Wall - no finishes a a Group 2 units - cellular and hollow blocks Wall - no finishes a a Criteria RE1 refers to walls with a separating and loadbearing function 2. This Table is based on data from the National Annex to EC6 Part The blockwork minimum wall thickness have in some cases been rounded up to suit the block sizes available. 4. a 0.6 applies when the vertical load capacity is only 0.6 of the permitted design vertical resistance being used. 5. a 1.0 applies when more than 0.6 of the permitted capacity is being used Sound Insulation blockwork provides excellent levels of sound insulation between buildings and adjoining rooms. It can be used in cavity party wall constructions in dwellings, satisfying the specifications for lightweight blockwork in accordance with Approved Document E to the Building Regulations. It can also be used to construct party walls meeting Robust Detail specifications e.g. Robust Details E-WM-2, 4, 8, 11,14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27 and 28. The Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) values of various wall constructions are shown in Tables 5(a) and 5(b). Table 5(a) presents sound values for blockwork with conventional finishes. Table 5(b) presents values for blockwork with acoustic linings to one or both sides of the wall. These constructions will be of interest where higher levels of sound insulation are required without increasing the block wall thickness and are based on the use of 100mm and 140mm blocks in conjunction with proprietary acoustic panels. Sound Reduction - wall with conventional finishes - Table 5a Wall Block Type Weighted Sound Reduction Index Rw (db) L/tweight Plaster Dry Lined Paint Finish Fair Faced 75 Solid Solid Solid Solid SP Cellular/Hollow Solid Hollow Solid Collar Jointed Wall 2x100m leaves laid back to back (1) Hollow Cavity Wall 2x100m leaves with a 75mm cavity 340 Cavity Wall 100mm Solid blocks and 140mm SP blocks with a 100mm cavity (1) 2 leaves of 100mm solid blocks laid back to back and tied together. 1. The above values are based on technical assessments and tests to BS EN ISO Surface finishes are assumed to be applied to both wall faces. 3. Cavity walls tied together using Type 4/Type A wall ties e.g. Ancon Staifix HRT4

4 Sound Reduction - wall with acoustic linings - Table 5b Block Type Acoustic Lining Specification Weighted Sound Reduction Index Rw (db) 100mm Solid Lining to one face Isowave 23 system fixed to one wall face mm SP Lining to one face Isowave 23 system fixed to one wall face mm SP - Lining to both faces Isowave 23 system fixed to both wall faces. 65 The Isowave system is supplied by Isomass Ltd. SECTION 440mm x 215mm x 100mm thick solid block wall 50mm cavity 70mm metal C stud frame Isocheck Isowave Curve single fixed to face of studs Isocheck Isowave 23 (23mm thick) 12.5mm Sound-grade plasterboard with all joists sealed Isocheck 100x5mm Isolation strip to stud perimeters Concrete slab 100mm solid blockwork with acoustic lining to one side. Sound insulation = 64 Rw, db 140mm blockwork wall Min. 10mm air gap 50mm metal I stud frame Isocheck Isowave 23 (23mm thick) reducing to approx. 20mm when screwed to studwork 140mm blockwork wall Min. 10mm air gap 50mm metal I stud frame both sides Isocheck Isowave 23 (23mm thick) reducing to approx. 20mm when screwed to studwork Recommendations about the methods, use of materials and construction details are given as a service to designers and contractors. Architects or other professionals using the drawings must make their own assessment of the suitability of the drawings for their own particular requirements, and Isomass cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or other liability resulting from such use. Advice can be given as to specific applications, upon request to Isomass. This drawing should be read in conjunction with the written specification. More information and additional design details for this and other Isomass systems are available for download from our web site. Isowave 23 overboarded with 12.5mm Fire-grade plasterboard Isowave 23 overboarded with 12.5mm Fire-grade plasterboard both sides Isocheck 5mm thick Isolation strip to studwork perimeters Isocheck 5mm thick Isolation strip to studwork perimeters Scale 1:5 Issue: A4 DETAIL 1 DETAIL 2 140mm SP blockwork with acoustic lining to one side. 140mm SP blockwork with acoustic lining to both sides. Sound insulation = 56 Rw, db SRL TESTSound insulation = 65 Rw, db Isomass acoustic flooring systems (aperture 2940 X 3845mm) Isomass Ltd. St Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0WS T: F: E: info@isomass.co.uk

Surface Finish Recommendations Drylining - Application to be as manufacturer s recommendations.

Alternatively: Thistle Bonding or Thistle Hardwall or Knauf Ultimate backing plaster. Finishing Coats - Thistle plaster finish or Thistle multi-finish or Knauf Multi cover.

An initial spatterdash coat is advisable, consisting of 1 part cement, 1 part sand, gauged with a proprietary bonding agent (SBR).

5 Surface Finish Recommendations Drylining - Application to be as manufacturer s recommendations. Dense Plaster - Apply either 1:1:6 cement:lime:sand or 1:4 ½ Masonry cement:sand or 1:5 ½ cement;sand and plasticiser. Alternatively: Thistle Bonding or Thistle Hardwall or Knauf Ultimate backing plaster. Finishing Coats - Thistle plaster finish or Thistle multi-finish or Knauf Multi cover. External Rendering - Rendering to be in accordance with BS EN Avoid over strong mixes. Ensure the first coat of render is applied to a greater thickness than successive coats. An initial spatterdash coat is advisable, consisting of 1 part cement, 1 part sand, gauged with a proprietary bonding agent (SBR). Builders considering the use of proprietary render systems must exercise caution to accurately adhere to the render manufacturers design and specification instructions. Detailed guidance is also published in the NHBC Standards, Chapter Render. Strictly adhere to the specific application instructions, paying particular attention to prevailing weather conditions and the minimum recommended thickness of single coat renders. Movement Control Movement joints should be considered in accordance with PD 6697 at approximately 6.0 metre spacings. In areas of concentrated stress, such as those above and below openings, consideration should be given to the use of bed joint masonry reinforcement. Mortar The mortar type for work above ground level should be designation (iii) / Compressive Class M4. Stronger mixes may be used only with the permission of the designer. Stronger mixes may also be required for work below ground in accordance with PD Accreditations

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