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QUINN lite Foundation Blocks

Quinn-Foundation Blocks inherit the normal characteristics of Quinn Lite Products and are manufactured specially for solid wall construction below DPC level and are available in 3N/mm², 5N/mm² and 7N/mm².

They are suitable for use where classes 1 and 2 soil and ground water prevail, as defined in table 1 of BRE digest 363.

B3 Foundation Block Specifications

  • Thermal Conductivity (λ) 0.12W/mK
  • Average saturated compressive strength not less than 3.0N/mm²
  • Normal Dry Density (480kg/m³)
  • Certified by British Board of Agrment (Cert no. 98/3477)
  • Certified by Irish Agrment Board (Cert no. 07/0264)
  • Dry shrinkage and dimensions comply with (BS 6073: Part 1: 1981)

FACE DIMENSIONS 440x215
Available Thickness (mm) 215 250 275 300
Mass per Block (Kg) (including 3% moisture) 10.06 11.7 12.87 14.04
Number of Blocks per pack 32 24 24 24

B5 Foundation Block Specifications

  • Thermal Conductivity (λ) 0.17W/mK
  • Average saturated compressive strength not less than 5.0N/mm²
  • Normal Dry Density (650kg/m³)
  • Certified by British Board of Agrment (Cert no. 98/3478)
  • Certified by Irish Agrment Board (Cert no. 07/0264)
  • Dry shrinkage and dimensions comply with (BS 6073: Part 1: 1981)

FACE DIMENSIONS 440x215
Available Thickness (mm) 215 250 275 300
Mass per Block (Kg) (including 3% moisture) 13.62 15.83 17.42 1900
Number of Blocks per pack 32 24 24 24

B7 Foundation Block Specifications

  • Thermal Conductivity (λ) 0.19W/mK
  • Average saturated compressive strength not less than 7.0N/mm²
  • Normal Dry Density (760kg/m³)
  • Certified by British Board of Agrment (Cert no. 98/3478)
  • Certified by Irish Agrment Board (Cert no. 07/0264)
  • Dry shrinkage and dimensions comply with (BS 6073: Part 1: 1981)

FACE DIMENSIONS 440x215
Available Thickness (mm) 215
Mass per Block (Kg) (including 3% moisture) 15.93
Number of Blocks per pack 32