COMPOSITION & MANUFACTURE
All Masterblock Paint Grade building blocks are manufactured from high
quality aggregate and cement on modern automated plants. The high level
of quality control exercised at all stages of production ensures compliance
with BS 6073 1981. The blocks also satisfy the special category requirements
as laid down in clauses 27.2.1 of BS 5628 part 1 1978 and in BS 6073 part
2 clause 6.2.
FORMAT, STRENGTH & SIZES
Masterblock Paint Grade are available in solid and hollow format with
a standard strength of 7.0 N/mm2. Higher strength blocks to 21.0 N/mm2
are manufactured subject to availability.
Face work size
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440 x 215mm,290 x 215mm
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Widths available
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100, 140, 190 & 215mm. 150 & 200mm also available in Scotland
only.
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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
Paint Grade has a finer finish than standard concrete blocks and is
ideally suited for direct decoration by paints or tiling.
External rendering - the use of cement/lime/sand mixes are recommended.
Scratch coats are sometimes required.
Internal plastering - Carlite Browning is recommended.
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