Acousta Tex - Concrete Acoustic Blocks
Acousta Tex Blocks are masonry blocks with a specially developed sound absorbing texture to aid the control of sound reverberation.
Suitable for use in the construction of external and internal loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls, including the inner and outer leaves of cavity walls, party walls, partition walls and boundary walls. They can also be used as reinforced masonry walls through incorporation of bed joint reinforcement. Other applications include:
- Plant rooms.
- Classrooms.
- Lecture theatres.
- Gymnasiums.
- Swimming pools.
- Arenas.
- Factories.
CE-marked and manufactured in accordance with BS EN 771-3, BS 5628-1, ISO 9001 and ISO14001.
Acousta Tex are textured face acoustic masonry blocks which provide high levels of sound absorption.
Manufactured from cement, specially sourced sound porous aggregates (65% recycled secondary aggregate content), an integral waterproofing and colour pigment.
Features and benefits:
- Sound-absorbing texture.
- Delivers a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.55 αw.
- Effective sound control qualities, especially in the high-frequency sound range.
- Satisfies the requirements of Building Bulletin 93 (BB93).
- Minimal maintenance required.
- Waterproof, and will retain a fresh, clean appearance.
- Non-combustible, and will not contribute to the spread of flame.
- Efflorescence-free.
- Can be used in conjunction with other Colinwell products, including EchoCheck acoustic blocks.
Applications:
Suitable for use in the construction of external and internal loadbearing and non-loadbearing walls, including the inner and outer leaves of cavity walls, party walls, partition walls and boundary walls. They can also be used as reinforced masonry walls through incorporation of bed joint reinforcement. Other applications include:
- Plant rooms.
- Classrooms.
- Lecture theatres.
- Gymnasiums.
- Swimming pools.
- Arenas.
- Factories.
CE-marked and manufactured in accordance with BS EN 771-3, BS 5628-1, ISO 9001 and ISO14001.
Color | White, cream, buff, green, red, ochre, brown, salmon, oatmeal, sandstone, straw, honey, heather, natural, braken, whinstone |
Finish | Smooth finish |
Shape | Rectangular |
Size | 440 x 140 x 215 mm 440 x 215 x 215 mm 440 x 100 x 215 mm |
Uniclass 2015 | |
CAWS | F10/18 Concrete facing blockwork F10/255 Concrete facing blockwork |
Product Reference | Colinwell Acousta Tex AT100215 x 100 x 440 mm (h x w x d). Solid, Cellular. Colinwell Acousta Tex AT140215 x 140 x 440 mm (h x w x d). Solid, Cellular. Colinwell Acousta Tex AT215215 x 215 mm x 440 mm (h x w x d). Hollow. |
Colour | - |
Block | See 'Options' below and insert requirements. |
Mortar | Recommended mortars listed in 'Options' below. Insert requirements. |
Mortar mix | See manufacturer's literature and insert requirements. |
Joint | See manufacturer's literature and insert requirements. |
Accessories/ Other requirements | Not requiredBond-beam blocksCavity closersCillsHalf blocksLintelsQuoinsSquints |
Standard product features | Finish: Textured, acoustic face. Weight:
Technical characteristics:
Sound absorption coefficient:
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Product Options | Colour:
Movement joint: The spacing between control joints should be at 6–10 m intervals. Accessories/ Other requirements: Non-standard components and specials may be cut from standard units, or, depending on quantity, manufactured to individual requirements. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
| Platform | Compatible | Version | Certified to |
|---|---|---|---|
 Revit | Revit 2016 | 2 | 2.0 |
 IFC | - | 1 | 1.3 |
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