Plascon Block Paving

PLASCON is a dense aggregate general purpose concrete building block manufactured in solid, hollow and cellular units and in an extensive range of strengths. The high density and high strength of PLASCON provides high levels of durability and robustness, load bearing capacity and fixability. Sound insulation properties of PLASCON, particularly in multicore format, are impressive. Multicore blocks to 140mm comply with the 20kg single lift requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. PLASCON is manufactured from crushed limestone aggregate, recycled aggregates and pulverised fuel ash. They are plain ended, light buff in colour and available in open texture and paint grade quality,
PLASCON CLOSE TEXTURE, which accepts direct painting for an attractive smooth and low maintenance finish.
 
APPLICATIONS
 

EXTERNAL WALLS - OUTER & INNER LEAF

INTERNAL PARTITION WALLS

REINFORCED WALLS

PARTY/FLANKING WALLS

COLUMN ENCASEMENT

WALLS BELOW DPC

SUSPENDED FLOORS - BEAM & BLOCK

 
AUTHORITY

Plascon is manufactured to comply with BS EN 771-3. Production facilities operate under Quality Management Standard BS EN ISO 9001 Certificate Number FM 10847. (BSI Registration).

PLASCON PACK SIZES (Metric)

75mm
12.0m²
90mm Solid
10.4m²
100mm Solid
7.2m²*
100mm Hollow
9.6m²
140mm Solid
6.4m²
190mm Solid
4.8m²
215mm Solid
3.0m²
215mm Hollow
4.0m²


*Pack Sizes may vary between divisions

PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE

Mean Compressive Strength

7.3N/mm² and 10.4N/mm². Higher strengths available on request.

 Dry Density

1950 Kg/m³.

 Thermal Properties

k = 1.06W/m°C.

Moisture Movement

0.40mm/m

 Sound Insulation

Plascon blocks are Part E compliant. Consult our Technical Department for current sound performance data.

 

METRIC SIZES AND TYPES   METRIC MODULAR SIZES AND TYPES
Work Size 440mm x width x 215mm   Work Size 390mm x width x 190mm
Co-ordinating Size 450mm x width x 225mm   Co-ordinating Size 400mm x width x 200mm
 

NOTES: Green shading denotes block weights of LESS THAN 20KG.
For high strength blocks check with Divisional Sales Office.


 Grey shading denotes block weights of more than 20kg.