Forticrete Dense

THE MOST VERSATILE CONCRETE BLOCKS AVAILABLE TODAY

Forticrete Dense masonry complies with BS EN 771-3:2003 and is manufactured from Class 1 aggregates providing a standard open textured finish, ideal for plastering and rendering. The block is available in a solid, hollow and cellular format (known as Hi-light). Alternatively, a closer textured block suitable for painting is available.

Forticrete Dense masonry is a versatile concrete blocks and can be used in virtually any part of a project, above or below ground. They are particularly suited for use in partitions and party walls. To comply with party wall regulations, they can be specified across the broad range of Robust Details for walls and floors.

They are also ideal for use in block and beam flooring and load-bearing applications. Their high pull-out strengths make them particularly suited for use in office and industrial applications.

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Forticrete's Design and Sitework guides provide a comprehensive tool to assist both the designer and end user with the information needed to create impressive buildings.

As a quick reference useful sections from these guides can be downloaded below, as an alternative to the full guides (listed on the document tab).

Mean Compressive Strength (Air Dry)
Solid: 7.3; 10.4; 17.5; 22.5; 30; 40 N/mm²
Hi Light: 7.3; 10.4 N/mm²
Hollow: 7.3; 10.4; 17.5; 22.5 N/mm²

Net Dry Density: 2050 kg/m³ up to 22.5 N/mm²
2150 kg/m³ over 22.5 N/mm²

Gross Dry Density
Group 1: 2000 kg/m³
Group 2: 1400 kg/m³

Manufacturing Tolerance: D1

Category: I

Thernal Properties:
Protected: 0.82 W/mK
Exposed: 0.89 W/mK

Duarbilty:
See table 12: BS 5628- 3:2005

Water Absorbtion:
Not applicable as units are not intended to be left exposed

Mositure Movement: <0.45mm/m

Water Vapour Permeability
(Tabulated from EN 1745): 5/15µ

Reaction to Fire: Euroclass A1

Shear Bond Strength: 0.15 N/mm²
(tabulated from EN 998-2:2003 Annex C)

Configuration: to EN 1996-1-1
Solid: Group 1
Hollow/Cellular: Group 2

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Figures shown are typical weights in kg. These weights refer to units up to 22.5N/mm². For higher strengths please contact the Forticrete Technical Department. * Please contact sales to check availability on other sizes.

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