Masterblock Technical - Lightweight Products

COMPOSITION & MANUFACTURE
The Masterblock Lightweight block is manufactured from lightweight aggregates to provide a low cost economic product. All blocks are manufactured to BS 6073 1981 as laid down in clause 27.2.1 of BS 5628 part 1 1978 and in BS 6073 1981 part 2 clause 6.5.

FORMAT, STRENGTH & SIZES
Masterblock Lightweight are available in solid format with standard strengths of 3.5 N/mm2 and 7.0 N/mm2 (9.0 N/mm2 – Scotland).

Face work size

440 x 215mm

Widths available

100, 140 & 190mm 150 & 215mm also available in Scotland only (Pumalite)

AUTHORITY
Masterblock is a member of both the British Precast Concrete Federation and the Concrete Block Association. All Masterblock products are manufactured under the quality procedures of BS EN ISO 9002.

PLASTERING/RENDERING
Masterblock Lightweight has an open texture finish and is ideal for plastering/rendering.No bonding coat is required.Masterblock Lightweight is also available in Paint Grade finish.

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Physical Characteristics

Size, Weights and Coverage Table

Fire Resistance Properties