Fire Protection
Fire Protection The fire protection benefits of concrete masonry are recognised by the Fire Service and the insurance industry. The extra ability to resist fire comes from the type of aggregate used, and the equivalent solid thickness of the masonry units.
Sound Control
Concrete masonry is an ideal sound barrier, providing reduced sound transmission relative to the size of the wall. For more information view concrete masonry's acoustic performance by NZCMA.
Structural Benefits & Cost Effectiveness
The use of reinforced masonry can result in substantial savings for buildings of up to ten stories. For the construction of structural walls and buildings, the need for formwork and associated labour is eliminated. The savings result from the speed and simplicity of using concrete masonry as a structural frame (load bearing and shear walls with horizontal diaphragms), as well as exterior skin and space divider.
Declare
All our blocks now carry the Declare label. Declare is a global initiative for building products that is designed to shape a greener, healthier environment and helps architects, designers, specifiers, and others better understand a product’s sustainable qualities and environmental effects.