Shotblasted Cellular Block - Aggregate concrete blocks
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Cellular
Cellular
Colinwell Shotblasted Concrete Masonry Blocks have matt texture, that exposes more of the aggregate used in the manufacture of the block and leaving a natural weathered texture.
Application
- 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.
- Can also be used as reinforced masonry walls through incorporation of bed joint reinforcement.
Description
Masonry block with a shotblasted face finish. Manufactured from cement, graded aggregates, an integral waterproofer and pigment.
Features and benefits:
- Versatile.
- Suitable for environments where robust, durable finishes are required.
- Good weathering characteristics.
- Complements other building finishes, including traditional facing bricks, curtain walling and rainscreen cladding.
- Water and frost-resistant, helping to retain a fresh, clean appearance.
- Manufactured in accordance with BS EN 771-3 and BS 5628-1.
- Cured by steam to give the blocks efflorescence-free performance characteristics.
- Blocks are efflorescence free.
- Minimal maintenance required.
- Non-combustible and will not contribute to the spread of flame.
- Available in a variety of colours.
General information
ColorAvailable in a variety of colours. | Grey Red Cream Green Gold |
FinishShotblasted face finish. | - |
Material | Concrete |
Shape | Rectangle |
Size
| - |
Length | 440 mm |
Width | 100 mm 140 mm 215 mm |
Height | 215 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F10/18 Concrete facing blockwork F10/255 Concrete facing blockwork |
Product range |
Specification data - Aggregate concrete blocks
Standard | To BS EN 771-3 and BS 5628-1. |
Block description | Cellular, shotblasted face finish, graded aggregate, precast concrete masonry blocks. |
Compressive strength | - |
Mean value | 15 N/mm². |
Freeze/ thaw resistanceWater and frost-resistant, helping to retain a fresh, clean appearance. | - |
Thermal conductivity | 1.25 W/m·K. |
Work sizes (length x width x height) | 440 x 100 x 225 mm.440 x 140 x 225 mm. |
Accessory and special shape types
| Not required.Bond-beam blocks.Cavity closers.Cills.Half blocks.Lintels.Quoins.Squints. |
Tolerance category | D2.To BS EN 771-5. |
Reaction to fireNon-combustible and will not contribute to the spread of flame. | - |
Colour | Bracken. Recommended mortar: Maroon U53. Buff. Recommended mortar: Beige E74. Cream.
Green.
Honey. Recommended mortar: Tan C30. |
Mortar typeRefer to manufacturer recommended mortar in colour specification guidance. | Manufacturer standard. Maroon U53. Beige E74. Cream G89. Green N70. |
Mortar mix | See manufacturer's literature and insert requirements. |
Joint | See manufacturer's literature and insert requirements. |
Spacing | 6–10 m. Spacing between control joint interval. |
Material/ Finish | Concrete, shotblasted face finish. |
Efflorescence | None. |
Average density | 2100 kg/m³. |
Shrinkage | <0.04% (drying). To BS EN 772.4. |
Water absorption | 3–6%. |
Bond strength | 0.15 N/mm² (in shear). To BS EN 998.2, Annexure C. |
Moisture movement | 0.15 mm/m (maximum). |
Environmental information
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recycled content | 65 % |
BIM objects
NBS BIM object standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM object standard.
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 IFC | - | 1 |
 Revit | Revit 2016 | 2 |
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