Lite Roof Blocks

Amongst a range of lightweight masonry blocks which can be produced from litebuilt foamed concrete our kiblok patented worldwide is probably the most interesting product.

Lite roof blocks.

The muldraugh ky safe room project we finished using lite deck is performing much better than expected. Non combustible with superior fire ratings. Lightweight perlite insulating concrete offers architects engineers and building owners several important benefits. The hips and ridges are critical intersections of all roofs that require careful weather blocking but can also be used for ventilating a breathable roof system to last longer and perform better.

Foamed slag was the first lightweight aggregate suitable for reinforced concrete that was produced in large quantity in the uk. Kiblok is a mortarless interlocking lightweight block which saves on construction time which can be produced in various densities. Eaglelite is our lightweight fire safe roof tile that is available in some of our most established profiles and colors. Roofing material can be nailed or glued.

Lightroof shieeld covers the complete vary of hollow blocks and solid masonry blocks interlocking pavers edge and flagstones wall blocks porous pavers and. Smooth monolithic slope to drain surface. Boral roofing has the best hip and ridge products available to prevent wind driven rain snow and other debris from entering the peaks and corners of a roof. Easy and fast filling.

Composed of quartz sand calcined gypsum lime cement water and aluminum powder aac products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. Superior thermal performance with high insulating values. Light weight foam concrete filler aggregate for sunken area. Autoclaved aerated concrete is a lightweight precast foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit like blocks.

Very low energy costs about 40 cents per square foot for the first full year. Quinn lite blocks are the only thermal blocks in ireland which are certified for use below dpc for durability purposes. The roof finish is standing seam metal attached to the structural concrete roof formed by the lite deck system. Looks exactly like conventional roof after plaster finish.

All quinn lite blocks have been tested for freeze thaw resistance using recognised test methods and are certified for use in all ground conditions outlined in table 14a of nsai publication sr 325 up to and including mx 3 2 high degree of saturation with freezing. Insulation is provided when used on roof. Decreases dead weight by 40 in mortar mixture. Forms include blocks wall panels floor and roof panels cladding panels and.

Invented in the mid 1920s aac simultaneously provides structure insulation and fire and mold resistance. Our sub six profiles and our flat lightweight 720 lbs. Notes from the architect.