Newcon (Dense)
THE MOST VERSATILE CONCRETE BLOCKS AVAILABLE TODAY
Forticrete Newcon blocks comply with BS EN 771-3:2003 and are
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.
Newcon blocks are the most versatile concrete blocks available
and can be used in virtually any part of a project, above or
below ground.
Forticrete Newcon blocks 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.
A comprehensive product range is manufactured to the highest quality standards at five production plants. Our Dewsbury facility also offers the flexibility to create a wide variety of complementary products.
For sales enquiries please contact the relevant Customer Service Office. Alternatively click here to find your nearest stockist.
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).
- Design - Movement Control
- Design - Fixing and Detailing
- Design - Fire Resistance
- Sitework - Site Preparation
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
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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Standard Masonry Brochure (1515 KB) | Click here to download |
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Newcon Specification Sheet (75 KB) | Click here to download |
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Meeting the Needs of Part L - Guidance Document (454 KB) | Click here to download |
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Part E Guidance (305 KB) | Click here to download |
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Thermal, Sound and Manual Handling Guide (447 KB) | Click here to download |
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Masonry Sitework Guide (1085 KB) | Click here to download |
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COSHH Data Sheet - Masonry - Aug 2007 (43 KB) | Click here to download |
