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Meeting The Specification for 10 N/mm2 Blocks with Celcon Hi-Tene Aircrete Blocks

BS 5628: Part 1: 1992 “Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Masonry”, Clause 32.2 defines the design strength of masonry as the characteristic strength multiplied by a capacity reduction factor, b, and divided by the appropriate partial safety factor for material, ãm.

From H + H Celcon 2 Aug 2006

FloorBlock - Ideal Infill for Beam and Block Aircrete Flooring Systems

Celcon’s new FloorBlock has a face size of 610mm x 350mm (rather than 440mm x 560mm) offering the ability to span widths of 610mm allowing fewer beams to be used in each floor.

From H + H Celcon 31 Jul 2006

Standard Blocks - Lightweight Aircrete Blocks for External Wall Construction

Celcon Standard blocks have been value engineered to combine strength, high thermal performance, good acoustic and fire properties, whilst retaining the lightweight characteristics of aircrete.

From H + H Celcon 31 Jul 2006

Solar Blocks – Lightweight Aircrete Blocks for External Wall Construction

Celcon Solar blocks have been specially developed to offer cost effective traditional solutions to the energy conservation requirements of the Building Regulations (Part ‘L’).

From H + H Celcon 27 Jul 2006

Foundation Blocks – Aircrete Blocks for Use Below Damp Proof Course (DPC)

Celcon Foundation blocks are commonly used in a range of thicknesses from 200mm upwards for use below DPC level. The blocks have excellent thermal performance, and are equally suitable for the support of cavity or solid walls, framed construction or suspended floors such as beam and block floors.

From H + H Celcon 27 Jul 2006

Structural Performance of Aircrete Blocks with Relevant Structural Calculations

Celcon manufactures a wide range of quality aircrete products, available in a variety of grades and dimensions, and all conforming to BS 6073. This is the excellence of Celcon aircrete.

From H + H Celcon 24 Jul 2006

Fire Resistant-Fire Resistant Properties Aircrete Products

Celcon Blocks do not burn and can be used to contain or prevent the spread of fire within a building. Up to a 4 hour fire resistance can be achieved with a regular 100mm thick block making them the perfect choice for protecting our colleagues and loved ones.

From H + H Celcon 20 Jul 2006