In the realm of contemporary wall construction materials, aerated blocks stand out. Their exceptional thermal and sound insulation, coupled with impressive compressive strength, have made them a favorite among builders and consumers alike. MGN Builders Merchants offers Thermalite blocks that promise cost-effective solutions for diverse construction needs, all at an unbeatable price. If you’re in search of lightweight, sustainable, and easy-to-handle building materials, Thermalite blocks are the answer. Let’s delve deeper into this multifaceted building material.
Understanding Thermalite Blocks
Often known as aerated, breeze, or arcrete blocks, these are crafted with a microcellular structure. This structure is filled with numerous minuscule air pockets, granting the block its notable strength, lightness, and superior thermal insulation and moisture resistance.
Applications of Thermalite Blocks
- Building load-bearing walls and internal dividers.
- Providing thermal insulation for brick and concrete walls from the building’s exterior.
- Erecting fences quickly and economically.
- Creating a reinforced belt around wall perimeters using U-shaped aerated concrete products fortified with reinforcement.
- Manufacturing monolithic lintels for various apertures using profiled aerated concrete.
- They’re also suitable for beam and floor structures in residential garages and other edifices where specific load-bearing capacities are essential.
While these blocks can be employed externally, like in garden walls, they should be rendered upon completion.
Why Choose Thermalite Blocks?
- Thermal Efficiency: Their superior insulation capabilities make them ideal for residential buildings, garages, and even bathhouses.
- Reliability: Known for their durability, these blocks, however, require waterproofing.
- Lightweight Yet Strong: Despite their size, they’re resistant to decay, mold, and mildew.
- User-Friendly: They’re easy to handle and lay using adhesive mixtures.
- Speed: They allow for faster wall and partition construction.
- Soundproofing: Their lightweight nature offers significant noise reduction, ensuring privacy.
- Fire Resistant: These blocks have a four-hour fire rating and are non-combustible, ensuring no toxic fume production.
- Eco-Friendly: Made from aerated concrete, they’re environmentally safe.
- Durable: Resistant to temperature changes and moisture, ensuring longevity.
Strength of Aerated Blocks
While aerated concrete blocks are robust and recommended for the structural aspects of buildings, they aren’t as strong as traditional concrete. They’re ideal for low-rise structures and partitions but can also be part of curtain walls in taller buildings. These lightweight blocks, suitable for both internal and external walls, offer better insulation and are lighter than concrete blocks. Made from cement and various natural or synthetic aggregates, their strength often correlates with the density of the aggregate used.
