Topcrete Standard is a dense aggregate concrete block.
Topcrete Standard blocks are manufactured with dense aggregate, so they are more robust and durable in building applications where strength is required.
This makes Topcrete blocks suitable for a much wider range of building specifications due to the range of strengths and formats of the blocks available.
Topcrete blocks are suitable for use in walls above and below ground as well as beam & block floors due to the proven high level of technical performance.
Where can TOPCRETE Standard be used?
Cavity walls above and below DPC
Topcrete blocks can be effective in walls above and below the DPC (damp proof course).
Separating walls
Buildings require resistance to sound transmission to meet building regulations, Topcrete standard blocks are ideal for use in separating walls due to their acoustic performance.
Beam and block floors
Topcrete standard aggregate blocks can be used in beam and block floors. Quick installation being a benefit for use in suspended floors in conjunction with precast concrete beams.
Cavity walls
Topcrete blocks are high performance blocks available in a range of strengths suitable for constructing internal and external walls above and below ground.
Solid internal walls and external walls
Topcrete Standard blocks can be used for internal and external walls. These concrete blocks provide good levels of airborne sound insulation as well as having a suitable background for fixings and finishes.
When used for external walls the blockwork should be rendered or clad.
Loadbearing walls
Topcrete standard blocks come in a range of strengths for different building applications making them ideal for loadbearing walls
Why use TOPCRETE Standard?
Topcrete Range
Topcrete blocks are available in a range of strengths and formats to suit your building needs. They are produced in solid, hollow as well as multicore and midi formats to meet different structural applications in walls above and below ground as well as beam and block floors.
When estimating Midi Blocks the following number of blocks are required per m2 of laid wall, based on using 10mm mortar joints
- 140mm width = 15 blocks
Topcrete Solid (7.3N, 10.4N, 17.5N & 22.5N)
|
Block Thickness (mm) |
100 |
140 |
|
Face sizes, mm (length x height) |
440 x 215 |
440 x 215 |
|
Unit weight (kg) |
19.0 |
26.6 |
|
Laid weight (kg/m2) |
200 |
280 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
1.07 |
1.07 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
1.16 |
1.16 |
|
Dry Density kg/m3 |
1950 |
1950 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
48 |
51 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
48 |
51 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
4 |
4 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
2 |
3 |
Topcrete Solid Midi (7.3N, 10.4n, 17.5N & 22.5N)
|
Block Thickness (mm) |
140 |
|
Face sizes, mm (length x height) |
290 x 215 |
|
Unit weight (kg) |
17.5 |
|
Laid weight (kg/m2) |
280 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
1.07 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
1.16 |
|
Dry Density kg/m3 |
1950 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
51 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
51 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
4 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
3 |
Topcrete Cellular Multicore (7.3N)
|
Block Thickness (mm) |
140 |
|
Face sizes, mm (length x height) |
440 x 215 |
|
Unit weight (kg) |
18.5 |
|
Laid weight (kg/m2) |
203 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
0.70 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
0.73 |
|
Dry Density kg/m3 |
1950 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
48 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
48 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
4 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
3 |
Topcrete Hollow (7.3N)
|
Block Thickness (mm) |
140 |
215 |
|
Face sizes, mm (length x height) |
440 x 215 |
440 x 215 |
|
Unit weight (kg) |
17 |
27 |
|
Laid weight (kg/m2) |
182 |
285 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
0.84 |
0.68 |
|
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) |
0.89 |
0.70 |
|
Dry Density kg/m3 |
1950 |
1950 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
47 |
51 |
|
Sound Insulation (Single Leaf Walls) Rw (dB) |
47 |
52 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
4 |
4 |
|
Fire Resistance (hours) BS EN 1996:1-2 |
3 |
4 |
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