Tarmac
Tarmac
About Tarmac block products
Tarmac is one of the best-known construction material manufacturers in the UK, with products used across building, landscaping and infrastructure projects. Within masonry construction, Tarmac block ranges are widely recognised for their use in everyday walling applications, including both lightweight aircrete blocks and denser concrete block options.
Brand-led pages like this can be useful where customers want to stay with a known manufacturer when matching materials on an existing project or ordering additional quantities later. Tarmac products are commonly used in residential construction, extensions and general building work where consistent dimensions and straightforward availability matter.
Typical applications
Tarmac block products are used across a wide range of masonry applications. Typical uses include:
- internal and external wall construction
- partition walls
- general blockwork on residential projects
- extensions and garage builds
- situations where either lightweight handling or higher density blockwork is required
Different block types within the Tarmac range are suited to different construction scenarios depending on the wall design and the performance requirements of the build.
Technical considerations
Block selection typically depends on factors such as:
- block density
- compressive strength
- thermal performance
- weight and ease of handling
- compatibility with the rest of the wall build-up
Aircrete blocks are often chosen where lighter weight and easier handling are useful, while denser concrete blocks may be used where higher strength or greater mass is required within the wall construction.
| Block range | General characteristics | Typical application context |
|---|---|---|
| Toplite Standard | Lightweight aircrete block | General masonry walling |
| Toplite Hi-Strength | Aircrete block with higher strength classification | Walling where aircrete is required with increased strength |
| Toplite Coursing Brick | Aircrete coursing unit | Adjusting blockwork height within masonry courses |
| Hemelite Medium Dense | Dense concrete block | General concrete blockwork applications |
Tarmac products we supply
The Tarmac products we currently supply include Toplite Standard Aircrete Blocks, Toplite Hi-Strength Aircrete Blocks, Toplite Coursing Bricks and Hemelite Medium Dense Blocks. These products cover a practical range of masonry options within the Tarmac brand, making it easier to source like-for-like products from one manufacturer.
Tarmac blocks are often ordered alongside other walling materials such as blocks, bricks and insulation used within the same wall build-up.