Hemelite Foundation
Hemelite Foundation are produced specifically for use below DPC in solid walls. It replaces the inner and outer leaf, wall ties and concrete cavity fill associated with traditional construction methods. Construction time may be halved compared to cavity walling and the foundation walls become stable soon after laying allowing the early start of above groundwork. Hemelite Foundation blocks are formed with recessed grooves in each short edge to facilitate lifting. The blocks can be laid in either direction giving a wall width of 255mm, 290mm or 300mm.
Technical properties
- Manufactured to BS EN 771-3
- Mean compressive strength: 7.3N/mm²
- Dry density: 1430kg/m³
- Unit weight: 15.3kg
- Thermal conductivity (at 3% moisture content): 0.47W/mK
- Block size: 255mm long x 290mm x 140mm high or 255mm long x 300mm x 140mm high
Unit weights are approximate and based on 3% moisture content
Find out more
Download Topblock Hemelite and Topcrete Aggregate Blocks Brochure (pdf, 1596kb)
