Foundation blocks – Durox Supabloc

Durox SupablocOn the Code 6 home,  Durox Supabloc blocks are used below DPC for the inner leaf of the cavity wall. The dimensions of the blocks are 620mm long x 215mm wide x 215mm high.  They can be used in sulfate conditions not exceeding DS-2.


Blocks used in this project have a unit weight of 13.6 kg and a compressive strength of 3.6 N/mm2.

Further information


Open the technical information (pdf, 399kb) or see more information on the Tarmac website (new window).

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Fact 37</p>
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A timber frame house will need air conditioning approximately 20 years before a concrete building.<br>
Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tarmachomesproject.co.uk/why_masonry/benefits_of_thermal_mass/whole_life_performance_research.aspx">
Whole Life Performance Research by the Concrete Centre </a>
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