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Data Sheets 8 Aggregate concrete blocks: external walls thermal performance

Publication Year

2017

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Gives guidance for the specification of blocks in conjunction with insulation materials for external walls which are required to resist the passage of heat. To ensure compliance specifiers may adopt any of the procedures described in the Building Regulations Part L (England) 2013 and Part L (Wales) 2014 and Technical Standards Section 6 2015 (Scotland). Looks at insulation options, calculating u-values and includes a summary table for u-values.

Document History

Supersedes: Data Sheet 8 Aggregate concrete blocks: external walls - thermal performance (CBA, 2007).

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Concrete Block Association

In 1999, the Concrete Block Association replaced the Aggregate Concrete Block Association as the trade body for manufacturers of aggregate concrete building block in Great Britain. The CBA publish data sheets and technical guidance on many typical block applications.

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