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Part of a range of high density, robust, loadbearing units, suitable for internal and external walls.
Lignacrete can be considered for use in the following locations:
Lignacrete blocks are medium grey to buff in colour. They are capable of being finished with all recognised treatments, including plaster, drylining and render, as well as cladding treatments. Paint Grade blocks can be directly painted. Consult manufacturer for further finish recommendations.
Lignacrete dense concrete blocks are robust and durable with a technical performance that will fulfil most applications. They are manufactured to BS EN 771-3 and are available in standard and paint grade (close textured for direct painting). High strength blocks up to 30 N/mm² are available for demanding, loadbearing designs. Midi blocks have been developed for easier handling while retaining the performance of conventional-size solid blocks.
Features and benefits:
Generally, the mortar type for work above ground level should be designation (iii) / Compressive Class M4. However, where it is needed to maximise the loadbearing capacity of the wall, designation (ii) / Compressive Class M6 mixes should be specified. Stronger mixes may also be required for work below ground.
Vertical movement joints should be considered in accordance with masonry design codes and the recommendations of Published Document PD 6697, at 6.0-8.0 metre spacings. In areas of raised stress, such as above and below openings in external walls, the blockwork may need to be reinforced to restrain movement.
The design of walls using Lignacrete blocks should be in accordance with relevant design standards, including BS 8103: Part 2 and BS EN 1996-1-1 and the requirements of the Building Regulations.
Color | Grey Guidance for specification option: Paint grade and standard. Fair faced - natural. |
Material | Concrete Aggregate Manufacturer guidanceDense aggregate concrete. |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 290 mm |
Width | 140 mm |
Height | 215 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | E60/297 Proprietary infill blocks F10/18 Concrete facing blockwork F10/355 Concrete common blockwork |
Product range |
Standard | To BS EN 771-3. |
Block description | Fair-faced block.Guidance for specification option: For locations requiring a consistent colour and close textured block face. Paint-grade block.Guidance for specification option: For locations where a consistent close textured face is required as a background for direct painting. Common block (standard).Guidance for specification option: For locations where the surface will not be visible e.g. for plastering or use below ground. Manufacturer guidanceHigh density, robust, loadbearing units for internal and external walls. |
Appearance | Medium grey to buff in colour with a texture. |
Configuration | Group 1.Guidance for specification option: Solid. |
Compressive strength | |
Mean value | 30 N/mm². |
Category | I. |
Thermal conductivity | 1.33 W/m·K at 3% moisture content (internal use), 1.43 W/m·K at 5% moisture content (external use). |
Thermal resistance | 0.105 m²K/W at 3% moisture content; 0.097 m²K/W at 5% moisture content. |
Work sizes (length x width x height) | 290 x 140 x 215 mm. |
Tolerance category | D1. |
Density | |
Net dry density | 2100 kg/m³. |
Reaction to fire | Class A1. |
Water vapour permeability | 5/15 µ. |
Moisture movement | <0.6 mm/m. |
Weighted sound reduction index, Rw | Plaster finish: 55 dB; plasterboard on dabs: 53 dB; paint finish: 53 dB. |
Fire resistance | Non-loadbearing wall (criteria E1): 4 hours; loadbearing wall (criteria RE1): 3 hours. Guidance for specification option: See manufacturer's literature for further examples. |
Third-party certification | BSI Kitemark approved KM 09694. |
Air tightness | No finish: 3.36 m³/h/m²; paint finish (one side): 1.72 m³/h/m². |
Unit weight | 17.5 kg. Guidance for specification option: Laid weight including mortar: 279 kg/m². |
Recyclability | 100% |