Thursday, 15 March 2012

Concrete blocks


The density of the aggregate affects the thermal and sound insulation qualities of the blocks. Blocks can be used in either leaf (or both leaves) of a cavity wall. Here, the outer leaf is dense concrete. The wall will be finished with 2 coats sand/cement render.  Insulation is in the form of cavity boards and a lightweight block inner leaf. Blocks (dense and lightweight) are also used for internal loadbearing walls and partitions. Blocks are divided into many types.
Concrete Blocks
There are blocks which made from lightweight, aerated concrete. They form the internal leaf of a cavity wall and will be finished with plasterboard fixed on plaster dabs. These blocks are also suitable for      plastering.



Structure made by concrete blocks



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