Masterblock Concrete block portfolio

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Aggregate Industries is one of the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of materials and services to the construction industry. Our Masterblock range of concrete blocks offers the commercial and housing sector the ultimate in quality, choice and service. We manufacture and supply aggregate concrete blocks for use in a variety of projects from two-storey housing to multi-storey developments and commercial buildings. The blocks are manufactured in a wide range of sizes, strengths and finishes offering total flexibility. Primarily consisting...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Guide to symbols We have placed the following symbols on each product page to help you quickly identify the key features of our products. All Bradstone walling products are rated as ‘VERY GOOD’ under the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing accreditation scheme. Denotes that the product shown meets or exceeds the three benchmarks which we have set in the key areas of carbon reduction, non-primary material content and water treatment or control within a SUDS solution. Indicates that National Building Specification details can be supplied with...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Masterblock product range Technical data information www.aggregate.com/enviroblock Dense and lightweight blocks containing a minimum of 73% recycled/secondary aggregates. • 73% minimum recycled/secondary aggregate content • For use internally and externally both above and below dpc • Environmentally engineered to meet the demands of today’s society • Available in solid format in both 100mm and 140mm width with a standard strength 7.3N/mm2 and 10.4N/mm2 • Raw materials used are specifically selected for their environmental performance...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Case study: CaNeBuZo, Lincolnshire The Carbon Neutral Business Zone (CaNeBuZo) near Spalding in Lincolnshire, is a ground breaking development which aims to prove that commercially viable buildings can be created with today's technology to meet the aspirations of Level 6 of the UK's Code for Sustainable Homes ­ a standard which will not be mandatory for commercial buildings until 2019. Project objectives Designed by architect Dr. Jeremy Harrall from SEArch Architects, the £1,300,000 CaNeBuZo development includes office buildings, an...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Masterblock product range Technical data information www.aggregate.com/masterliteproacoustic A cost effective, close textured, Lightweight density paintgrade unit developed specifically for use in schools to meet the acoustic requirement of BB93. • Excellent sound reduction block to meet the acoustic requirements of BB93 • Masterlite Pro Acoustic has low air permeability ensuring good sound reduction values, as well as thermal performance • Reaction to fire is best in class (A1) complying with BB100 for a minimum 2 hours fire resistance...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Case study: Holte, Mayfield and Lozells School, Birmingham The Holte Visual and Performing Arts College, Lozells Junior and Infant School and Mayfield SEN School were brought together on one integrated campus in Birmingham. The new site is adjacent to the old one which was demolished once the build was complete. The first part of the development was the new sports hall, opened in Autumn 2010. The school was designed to attain the highest BREEAM ratings. Project objectives The school is one of the first developed as part of Birmingham’s...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Masterblock product range Technical data information www.aggregate.com/masterdenzfairfaced www.aggregate.com/masterliteprofairfaced An economical solution to undecorated masonry walls. • Available in both Dense and Lightweight density • Masterblock's quality assured manufacture provides a one face and one end guarantee • Available in solid and hollow format for ultimate versatility with a standard strength of 10.4N/mm2 • For use internally and externally (solid units only) both above and below dpc • High strength blocks are available...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Case study: Cardiff City Stadium, Wales Photography Right (CC) Nick Treby www.flickr.com/photos/ biggleswadeblue/ Masterblock products were specified by brickwork contractors Reussir Ltd for the brand new Cardiff City stadium, which became the home of Cardiff City FC and Cardiff Blues RUFC from the beginning of the 2009-10 season. Project objectives The new 25,823 capacity all-seater ground is the second largest stadium in Wales after the Millennium Stadium and is built on the site of Cardiff Athletics Club near to the football club’s...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Masterblock product range Technical data information www.aggregate.com/masterdenz High strength, dense, robust, load bearing units for use in internal or external walls in a variety of sizes, strengths and finishes offering total flexibility. • Available in solid and hollow format for ultimate versatility with a standard strength of 7.3N/mm2 • Masterdenz blocks are available in standard and paintgrade finishes for various applications • High strength blocks up to 30N/mm2 are available subject to order to your specification • Quality...

Technical helpline 01285 646800 www.aggregate.com/masterblock Case study: Image, Hemel Hempstead A £150 million mixed use, design and build development by property developer Dandara that includes the former iconic Kodak Tower has benefited from the unique manufacturing skills of Masterblock product range. Project objectives The tender process was based on developing a 30N block that met and exceeded the strength and stability construction requirements for the scheme. The development, which lies at the heart of Hemel Hempstead, will provide 434 new homes made up of three blocks of Housing Association...