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Application

Suitable for use in soil conditions up to DS-3 as defined in BRE special digest 1.

Description

Medium density lightweight aggregate foundation block.


Features and benefits:

  • Manufactured to BS EN 771-3.
  • Range of strengths available to suit low rise and high rise buildings.
  • Consists of up to 40% high quality recycled and reclaimed aggregates.
  • Foundation blocks are available in a range of width and length combinations.
  • Solid Armstart walls are safer, easier and more cost-effective then cavity walls.
  • Solid foundation walls from 250–350 mm thick to suit cavity wall widths of 75–150 mm.
  • All blocks are below 20 kg and as such comply with HSE and CDM guidelines for single unit repetitive manual handling.
  • Simple and safe alternative to cavity foundation walls, no wall ties required, cavity filling or danger of collapsed cavities, faster build rates, less mortar and labour required.

General information

Color

Grey

Finish

Textured

Material

Concrete

Shape

Rectangle

Length

300 mm

350 mm

Width

215 mm

250 mm

275 mm

Height

140 mm

Warranty description

Lifetime

Third party certifications

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management

Literature

Concrete Blocks Brochure

Concrete Blocks Brochure

Armstart Foundation Block Datasheet

Armstart Foundation Block Datasheet