thermalite blocks sizes

Thermalite Blocks
215mm Thermalite Hi-Strength Aircrete Block 7N 215mm x 440mm. 100mm Thermalite Hi-Strength Aircrete Block 7N 215mm x 440mm. 215mm Thermalite Party Wall Aircrete Block 4N 215mm x 440mm. 150mm Thermalite Shield Aircrete Block 3.6N 215mm x 440mm. 140mm Thermalite Hi-Strength Aircrete Block 7N 215mm x 440mm.

Do you need insulation with Thermalite blocks?

High insulation

The excellent thermal performance of Thermalite aircrete blocks can reduce the need for additional insulation materials.

Can I use Thermalite blocks for an external wall?

The Thermalite Turbo block is suitable for all blockwork applications, including use below DPC level. By using a minimum 215mm width block, Turbo can be used in external solid wall applications where low u-values are required.

How many 100mm Thermalite blocks are in a pallet?

Thermalite Blocks 3.6n 100mm – Price per m2 (12m2 per pallet)

Can I use Thermalite blocks for a retaining wall?

When they are used externally they need to be finished with rendering etc. I had a retaining wall made out of Thermalite type blocks in my garden (it was there when I bought the house) and it was a right mess and quite dangerous in places. They are just not up to this sort of structural work.

Can you build a garage with Thermalite blocks?

DON’T use Thermalites, they do not have very good shrinkage characteristics. If they get wet they swell and when they dry out they shrink LOTS and crack.

How many Thermalite blocks are in a pack?

This special offer comprises of a pack of 100 blocks 440 x 215 x 100mm which equates to 10m2. Blocks supplied will be either 3.6n Celcon Standard aerated lightweight blocks or 3.6n Thermalite Shield aerated block depending on your location.

Can you render on Thermalite blocks?

The only thing about Thermalite blocks is that they create an extremely soft substrate and therefore can be tricky to render. Ideally, Thermalite blocks need finishing with a material that matches them in softness and flexibility in order to prevent cracking.

Can you plaster straight onto Thermalite blocks?

Dot dab is the best way to go about going over thermolite blocks if you apply sand cement,bonding,or hard wall Then multi finish plaster IT WILL CRACK.

Can you use Thermalite blocks below ground?

But actually they are fine, frost proof and have been tested and shown to outlast engineering bricks below ground as they hold a lot of air which helps them stay frost proof.

Are Thermalite blocks water proof?

The problem is with thermalite, it’s an airated block and soaks up water and frost will blow them, rendering is very much like plaster but sand and cement is used, to lay a coat over the block work this will normally protect it from the weather.

How many Thermalite blocks are in a pallet?

Thermalite Blocks Turbo 2.8n 150mm – Price per m2 (8m2 per pallet)

How strong are Thermalite blocks?

Compressive Strength – 7.3N.

How many blocks are in a m2?

Blocks are priced per metre squared. 10 blocks per metre squared.