Holcim
Holcim
About Holcim concrete blocks
Holcim manufacture a range of concrete block products used across residential and commercial masonry construction. Concrete blocks form an important part of many wall systems, providing structural support within internal walls and cavity wall constructions.
Blocks produced by manufacturers such as Holcim are commonly used in the inner leaf of cavity walls or within internal load-bearing and partition walls. Their consistent dimensions and strength classifications allow them to be incorporated into a wide range of masonry building designs.
Typical applications
Concrete blocks are used across many types of building projects including:
- internal load-bearing masonry walls
- inner leaf cavity wall construction
- partition walls within buildings
- extensions and general residential construction
- projects requiring dense or lightweight masonry units
Depending on the design of the wall, different types of concrete blocks may be used to provide either structural strength or improved thermal performance.
Technical considerations
When selecting masonry blocks, several factors are typically considered within the wall design:
- compressive strength classification
- block density and weight
- thermal performance within the wall system
- compatibility with surrounding masonry materials
- wall construction type
| Block type | General characteristics | Typical application |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular concrete block | Lightweight masonry unit | Internal walls and cavity wall construction |
| Dense concrete block | Higher density masonry unit | Structural masonry and load-bearing walls |
| High strength block | Higher compressive strength classification | Walls requiring increased structural capacity |
Holcim products we supply
The Holcim products we supply include:
- Star Performer 100mm Cellular Concrete Block 3.6N
- Star Performer 100mm Cellular Concrete Block 7N
- Solid Dense Concrete Block 140mm 7.3N
These blocks are commonly used within masonry wall construction where consistent block sizes and reliable strength classifications are required.
Holcim blocks are frequently used alongside materials from our Blocks, Bricks and Insulation ranges used within cavity wall systems.