Foundations

Foundation

The use of blockwork below dpc is well-proven as an economical method of construction. Forticrete Foundation Blocks are purpose-designed to meet the requirements of most wall constructions, providing a fast, flexible, costeffective alternative to traditional construction methods. A range of three sizes is available to suit most cavity wall designs and most types of ground conditions.

Forticrete Foundation Blocks are manufactured from selected natural and lightweight aggregates and Ordinary Portland Cement, in accordance with BS EN 771-3: 2003, for use below ground reducing the need for expensive concrete infill.

  • Fast to lay
  • Products dimensioned to meet most cavity options from 50mm to
    120mm
  • Flexible in use - can be laid on any face
  • Eliminate the need for concrete infill
  • Offer considerable cost savings

For all sales enquiries please contact our Dewsbury office

Please note that the 300 x 250 x 215 foundation block has been withdrawn from the product range.

Mean Compressive Strength (air dry)
Solid: 7.3: 10.4 N/mm²

Net Dry Density: 1550 kg/m³

Manufacturing Tolernace: D1

Caterogoy:I

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

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

Moisture Movement: <0.97 mm/m

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

Reaction to Fire: Euroclass A1

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

Configuration: to EN 1996-1-1
Solid: Group 1

Forticrete Foundation blocks are available in two sizes:

300 x 250 x 140mm         18.1kg

325 x 280 x 140mm         19.1kg

The information below shows the number of foundation blocks required per m² laid:

300 x 250 x 140

  • 250 bed - 21.5
  • 300 bed - 25.6

325 x 280 x 140

  • 280 bed - 19.9
  • 325 bed - 23.0
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