Designing and

Building with Aircrete

How to build successfully

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02 Living up to a new promise 15 Internal walls 24 Fire resistance

03 Delivering value 16 Movement control 25 CDM regulations
04 Introduction 19 Regulations (acoustics) 26 Good site practice
05 Structural design 20 Acoustic compliance 28 External applied finishes
12 Foundation blocks 22 Robust Details for 32 Internal applied finishes
13 External walls acoustic performance 35 Wall fixings

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Introduction
In this guide we have brought together the two areas for using
aircrete, the Design process and Building. The first section
looks at the Design elements needed to create successful
masonry structures and the second how to Build successfully.

Designing with Aircrete Building with Aircrete Most blocks are available in a wide range
of thicknesses from 100mm to 355mm
This has been written to help architects This part of the guide has been written and have the following face dimensions:
and specifiers achieve the most efficient to emphasise the practical use and
designs using H+H UK products, whether application of H+H UK products. Celcon Blocks all grades
for low-rise housing or multi storey 440 x 215mm
buildings. This includes detailed guidance on:
stacking and storage, recommended Celcon Plus Blocks all grades
There is detail on Structural Design when mortar types and strength, laying blocks, 630 x 215mm
building Low Rise Housing (up to three cutting, chasing and fixing to blocks,
storeys), designing with higher strength applying internal and external finishes Jumbo Bloks all grades
blockwork and Eurocode 6. Also included 630 x 250mm
is information on H+H product, from H+H Aircrete
Foundation Blocks all grades
below DPC to roof level, together with
All H+H aircrete is strong and lightweight (except Solar Grade)
their characteristics and uses.
and easy to work with. Most thicknesses 325 x 215mm and 440 x 215mm
The guide also includes notes on using are well below 20 kg, the CONIAC
regulation limit for single-handed, Note
aircrete in cavity, solid, internal and
repetitive lifting. They are available for A range of detailed drawings and BIM
separating walls. Accommodation of
use in four grades. objects are available on our website
movement, the positioning of joist
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hangers, restraining straps, wall ties and
All H+H aircrete products can be
lintels, along with using aircrete with The latest Material Safety Data
finished with render, tile hanging or
dissimilar materials are also highlighted information can also be found on
decorative cladding. They are available
in this document. our website.
in Solar Grade, Standard Grade, High
Strength Grade and Super Strength
For more information please contact
Grade, complying with European product
our Technical Department on
standard BS EN771-4 for aircrete
01732 880580 or our Sales Team
masonry units. Standard Grade, High
on 01732 886444.
Strength Grade and Super Strength
Grade blocks are principally for wall
constructions both above and below DPC.
Solar Grade offers enhanced thermal
performance and is principally used for
the inner leaves of external cavity walls
and for solid walls.

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Structural design
Design of Low Rise Housing The general structural requirements
of these documents are summarised
The following documents set out simple
(drawing 01), where for two storey
design guidance for low rise housing:
housing the minimum strength for
The Building Regulations Approved blocks is 2.9N/mm2 and for three storey
Document ‘A’ for England and Wales. housing, the lowest storey is 7.3N/mm2,
whilst 2.9N/mm2 is retained at the two
Small Buildings Structural Guidance
upper levels. Thus, all grades of H+H
document for the Building (Scotland)
aircrete can be used where 2.9N/mm2
Regulations.
blocks are shown (drawing 01) and blocks
BS 8103-2 (Structural design of low from the higher strength grades range
rise buildings – Part 2 Code of can be used at the lower storey of a three
Practice for Masonry Walls storey building. It should be remembered
for housing). that structural calculations can still be
carried out, which may lead to a more
These give block strength requirements
economical solution.
for certain types of buildings in
accordance with European Standards.
H+H products are manufactured to
meet the requirements of the above
documents.

Declared Compressive Strength Values of H+H Aircrete

Standard High Super

Solar Grade Grade Strength Grade Strength Grade

BS EN 771-4 2.9N/mm² 3.6N/mm² 7.3N/mm² 8.7N/mm²

Notes

01
1. If Hs is not more than 2.7m, the compressive strength of
blocks used in the wall should be as indicated by the key.

2. If Hs is more than 2.7m, the compressive strength of

blocks used in the wall should be at least Condition B,
or as indicated by the key whichever is greater.

3. If the external wall is solid construction, the blocks

should have a compressive strength of at least that
shown for the internal leaf of a cavity wall in the
same position.

4. Timber roof construction, 12m max span.

5. Timber or concrete floor, 6m max span.

6. Wall lengths 12m max.

This diagram is taken from Figure 12 and Table 5 of BS 8103-2

This wall to be at This wall to be
least 140mm thick at least 140mm
in blockwork below thick blockwork Key: Min Strength
ground floor level
if height Hf is A 2.9N/mm² where Hs is 2.7m max
more than 1m
Hf less than or equal to 1m – 2.9N/mm²
A/B
Hf greater than 1m – 7.3N/mm²
Single Storey Two Storeys Three Storeys
B &
C 7.3N/mm²

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Structural design
Continued...

Where the layout of the dwelling is Designing with Higher Strength For designs to BS5628, the characteristic
outside this guidance or it is greater Blockwork compressive strength of masonry, fk,
than three storeys, a structural design should be obtained from Tables 2a - 2h
When designing in accordance with
calculation is necessary. (based on mortar strength and size of
BS-5628-1 or Eurocode 6, account will be
masonry unit). Given below in Table 1 are
The requirements for disproportionate taken of a number of factors. To calculate
values interpolated from BS5628 Table 2
collapse effectively limit masonry how much load any given wall can take,
which are relevant to walls constructed
constructions to four storeys. Aircrete the following are considered:
with H+H aircrete blocks.
can of course be used for infill blockwork
1. The basic strength of the masonry
to multi storey framed buildings. Design to EC6
(fk), which will depend on the block
size, block strength and mortar Given the vast array of different materials,
strength. sizes and shapes of units available
across Europe, it was decided when
2. The material safety factor and the
developing EC6 that a single formula
quality control of the blocks used as
approach would be more viable than a
well as the site workmanship.
tabulated one. However, in order for this
3. The wall configuration (which is to work, the compressive strength of
independent of the block type). each unit would have to be standardised

Table 1

Characteristic compressive strength, fk, of masonry (to BS5628:Pt1) for H+H Aircrete blocks

Block Designation (iii)/M4 Mortar Celfix thin layer mortar

Block type (declared compressive strength) Block type (declared compressive strength)
N/mm2 N/mm2
High Super High Super
Solar Standard Solar Standard
Height Thickness H/t Strength Strength Strength Strength
(2.9) (3.6) (2.9) (3.6)
(7.3) (8.7) (7.3) (8.7)

140mm 215mm 0.65 1.5 1.8 3.3 3.7 1.5 1.8 3.5 4.0

300mm 0.47 1.3 1.5 2.9 3.3 1.3 1.5 3.1 3.5

350mm 0.40 1.2 1.4 2.7 3.1 1.2 1.4 2.9 3.3

215mm 75mm 2.87 2.8 3.5 6.4 7.2 2.8 3.5 6.8 7.7

100mm 2.15 2.8 3.5 6.4 7.2 2.8 3.5 6.8 7.7

140mm 1.54 2.3 2.9 5.3 6.0 2.3 2.9 5.7 6.4

150mm 1.43 2.2 2.8 5.1 5.8 2.2 2.8 5.4 6.1

200mm 1.08 1.9 2.3 4.3 4.8 1.9 2.3 4.6 5.2

215mm 1.00 1.8 2.2 4.1 4.6 1.8 2.2 4.4 4.9

275mm 0.78 1.6 1.9 3.6 4.1 1.6 1.9 3.8 4.3

300mm 0.72 1.5 1.8 3.5 3.9 1.5 1.8 3.7 4.2

325mm 0.66 1.5 1.8 3.3 3.8 1.5 1.8 3.5 4.0

350mm 0.61 1.4 1.7 3.2 3.6 1.4 1.7 3.4 3.9

250mm 100mm 2.50 - - - - 2.8 3.5 6.8 7.7

140mm 1.79 - - - - 2.6 3.2 6.3 7.1

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or ‘normalised’. The normalised mean given in N/mm², i.e. it is the compressive masonry unit which alters with its size
compressive strength, fb, used in EC6 is stress of material. The thickness of the but merely the effect it has on the overall
the compressive strength of an air dry blocks are therefore irrelevant (although strength of the wall into which is built.
100mm cube of a masonry unit. a 140mm thick block will obviously carry
The characteristic compressive strength
more load than a 100mm block by virtue
Normalised compressive strength, of masonry designed to BS EN 1996-1 is
of its greater area). In order to obtain
fb, of blocks given by;
the normalised strength, the declared
The normalised compressive strength of mean strengths will need to be multiplied fk = K . fbα . fm β
a masonry unit is a calculated value used by a shape factor relative to the size of
to determine the wall strength and should the unit. Where fb is the normalised compressive
not be confused with the declared mean strength of the unit, fm is the mortar
The value of the shape factor is given strength (not greater than fb) and K, α
compressive strength of a block which is
in Table A.1 of EN 772-1 (relevant values and β are constants taken from the UK
a measured property.
applicable to H+H blocks have been National Annex.
The values currently declared by interpolated and are given in Table 2).
manufacturers in the UK are mean air dry
Although it appears that compressive
strengths for the complete brick or block
strength varies with size, it is worth
unit (e.g. for H+H aircrete 2.9, 3.6, 7.3 and
noting that it is not the strength of the
8.7N/mm²). Compressive strengths are

Table 2

Normalised Compressive Strengths, fb, for H+H Aircrete Blocks in N/mm²

Block Block Type

(Declared compressive strength, N/mm²)
High Super
Shape Solar Standard
Height Thickness Strength Strength
Factor (2.9) (3.6)
(7.3) (8.7)

140mm 215mm 0.95 2.7 3.4 6.9 8.2

250mm+ 0.91 2.6 3.3 6.6 7.9

215mm 75mm 1.43 4.1 5.1 10.4 12.4

100mm 1.38 4.0 5.0 10.1 12.0

140mm 1.30 3.8 4.7 9.5 11.3

150mm 1.28 3.7 4.6 9.3 11.1

200mm 1.18 3.4 4.2 8.6 10.3

215mm 1.16 3.4 4.2 8.5 10.1

250mm+ 1.12 3.2 4.0 8.1 9.7

250mm 100mm 1.45 4.2 5.2 10.6 12.6

140mm 1.37 4.0 4.9 10.0 11.9

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Continued...

Table 3 gives calculated fk values for walls Effect of partial safety factors
built using H+H aircrete of different sizes
Both compressive and flexural design
in both traditional mortar and Celfix thin
strengths incorporate a material partial
layer mortar.
safety factor in their determination.
Characteristic flexural strength H+H High Strength (7.3N/mm²) and
of masonry Super Strength (8.7N/mm²) blocks are
manufactured to special category of
The design for lateral load in EC 6 is
manufacturing control (i.e. Category
based on UK design practice and is
I) which permits a reduced material
similar to BS5628:Pt 1 with the values
partial safety factor to be used in design
for characteristic flexural strength in
calculations. Furthermore, our Celfix thin
the National Annex being identical to
layer mortar is factory produced to BS
the values BS5628. Interpolated figures
EN 998-2 which enables the utilisation of
relevant to H+H aircrete are given in
special category of construction control
Table 4.
(Class 1 execution control in EC6).

Table 3

Characteristic Compressive Strength, fk, of Masonry (to EC 6) for H+H Aircrete Blocks in N/mm²

Block Designation (iii)/M4 Mortar Celfix thin layer mortar

(K = 0.75, α = 0.7, β = 0.3, fm = 4N/mm²) (K = 0.9, α = 0.85, β = 0, fm = 10N/mm²)
Block Type Block Type
(Declared compressive strength, N/mm²) (Declared compressive strength, N/mm²)

High Super High Super

Solar Standard Solar Standard
Height Thickness Strength Strength Strength Strength
(2.9) (3.6) (2.9) (3.6)
(7.3) (8.7) (7.3) (8.7)

140mm 215mm 2.1 2.6 4.4 5.0 2.1 2.5 4.6 5.4

250mm+ 2.0 2.5 4.3 4.8 2.1 2.5 4.5 5.2

215mm 75mm 2.9 3.6 5.9 6.6 2.9 3.6 6.6 7.7

100mm 2.9 3.5 5.7 6.5 2.9 3.5 6.4 7.4

140mm 2.8 3.3 5.5 6.2 2.8 3.3 6.1 7.1

150mm 2.8 3.3 5.4 6.1 2.7 3.3 6.0 7.0

200mm 2.6 3.1 5.1 5.8 2.6 3.1 5.6 6.5

215mm 2.5 3.1 5.1 5.7 2.5 3.0 5.5 6.4

250mm+ 2.4 3.0 4.9 5.6 2.4 2.9 5.3 6.2

250mm 100mm - - - - 2.9 3.6 6.7 7.8

140mm - - - - 2.9 3.5 6.4 7.4

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Table 4

Characteristic Flexural Strength, fxk1 and fxk2, of Masonry to EC 6 for H+H Aircrete Blocks in N/mm²

Values of fxk1 Values of fxk2

Plane of failure parallel to bed joints Plane of failure parallel to bed joints

Block Block Type Block Type

(Declared compressive strength, N/mm²) (Declared compressive strength, N/mm²)

High Super High Super

Solar Standard Solar Standard
Thickness Strength Strength Strength Strength
(2.9) (3.6) (2.9) (3.6)
(7.3) (8.7) (7.3) (8.7)

75mm 0.25 0.40 0.45 0.60 0.60

100mm 0.25 0.40 0.45 0.60 0.60

140mm 0.22 0.36 0.40 0.53 0.53

150mm 0.22 0.35 0.38 0.52 0.52

200mm 0.18 0.30 0.32 0.43 0.43

215mm 0.17 0.29 0.30 0.41 0.41

250mm+ 0.15 0.25 0.25 0.35 0.35

Values applicable to walls built with both traditional M4 mortar or H+H Celfix thin layer mortar

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Continued...

These two factors combined mean that a Table 5

reduced partial safety factor,γM, of 2.5 (BS
5628:Pt1 Table 4) may be used for both Partial Safety Factors for Material Strength γm from BS5628:Pt 1 Table 4
compression and flexure when designing Category of
to BS 5628 (see Table 5). Grade of H+H Aircrete Manufacturing Category of Construction Control
Control
This can be equivalent to an additional
improvement of at least 20% to wall Traditional Mortar H+H Celfix

strength when compared to the safety Special Normal Thin Layer

factors of 3.1 or 3.5 normally assumed. Mortar*
Super
Standard (3.6N/mm²) and Solar Strength
(8.7N.mm2)
(2.9N/mm²) blocks are normal category Category I 2.5 3.1 2.5
High
(Category II), therefore a slightly Compression, Strength
(7.3N.mm2)
higher safety factor of 2.8 applies to γm
Standard (3.6N.mm2)
compressive strength although 2.5 is still
Category II 2.8 3.5 2.8
applicable for flexure. Solar (2.9N.mm2)

For designs to EC6, the UK National Super

(8.7N.mm2)
Annex offers similar, though less Strength
Category I
pronounced, benefits. Values for γM for High
(7.3N.mm2)
the ultimate limit state are given in Table Flexure, γm Strength 2.5 3.0 2.5
NA.1 of the National Annex (see Table 6). Standard (3.6N.mm2)
Category II
In addition, it offers advantages to Solar (2.9N. mm2)
designers with regards to safety factors
where the masonry is an infill panel to a * Use of H+H Celfix thin layer mortar would enable Special category of construction control to be assumed
framed structure. Panels within a framed
structure can be classified as being in Table 6
‘laterally loaded wall panel when the
removal of the panel would not affect the Partial Safety Factors for Material Strength γM from NA to BS EN 1996-1-1, Table NA.1
overall stability of the building’. Category of
Grade of H+H Aircrete Manufacturing Class of Execution Control
Further guidance on structural design Control
using Eurocode 6, including worked
H+H
examples, can be found at Traditional Mortar
Celfix
[Link].
1 2 Thin Layer
Mortar*

Super Strength (8.7N.mm2)

Category I 2.3 2.7 2.3
High Strength (7.3N.mm2)
Compression, γM
Standard (3.6N.mm2)
Category II 2.6 3.0 2.6
Solar (2.9N. mm2)

Super Strength (8.7N.mm2)

Flexure, γM Category I
High Strength (7.3N.mm2)
(when removal of
2.3 2.7 2.3
panel would affect
Standard (3.6N.mm2)
overall stability of
the building) Category II
Solar (2.9N. mm2)

Super Strength (8.7N.mm2)

Flexure, γM Category I
High Strength (7.3N.mm2)
(when removal of
2.0 2.4 2.0
panel would not
Standard (3.6N.mm2)
affect overall stability
of the building) Category II
Solar (2.9N. mm2)

* Use of H+H Celfix thin layer mortar would enable Class 1 execution control to be assumed
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Restraint and Connections are able to act in compression as well as As an alternative, when using Thin
in tension, there should also be adequate Jointed H+H aircrete, proprietary joist
Walls should be adequately restrained at
packing fixed between the wall and the hangers may be retrofitted in to the
the level of intermediate floors and at the
first joist (drawing 02). face of previously built blockwork.
roof. Detailed guidance is contained in
This method compliments the speed
Building Regulations Approval Document Joist Hangers
and quality of the thin joint blockwork
A, Small Buildings Structural Guidance
Where joist hangers are used, they should method of construction. Further details
Document for the Building (Scotland)
comply with BS EN 845-1. The type and and guidance on installation may be
Regulations, BS8103-1, Eurocode 6 and
size of hanger must be selected to suit obtained from our Technical Department.
PD6697:2019.
the span and dimensions of the joist to Retrofitted hangers are not suitable for
Where floor joists bear onto the be supported. Suitable proprietary types use with traditional mortars.
supporting walls and joist hangers have are available to suit all aircrete strengths.
For roof and/or wall connections at
not been specified, then cut aircrete or
When hangers are to be built in, care gables and at separating walls, restraint
H+H Coursing Units should be used to
should be taken to ensure their back straps of the same specification installed
infill between the joists. All H+H blocks
plates are tight against the surface of the as described previously, should be used.
can easily be cut to size on site.
wall (drawing 03). Also, in accordance These straps should be positioned at
Where joists run parallel to the wall, with the hanger manufacturer’s maximum 2m centres at rafter
the three joists nearest the wall should recommendations, the hanger flanges (gable verge line) level and at truss tie
be connected to it by suitable metal must be held in position by a sufficient (ceiling) level.
restraint straps and located at maximum height of masonry above. Restraint type
For further guidance see Section 1c of
2m centres, in line with the documents hangers should be provided every 2m OR
Approved Document A to the Building
above. These straps should have an restraint straps provided at maximum 2m
Regulations (England & Wales) and
anchorage turn-down at the wall face centres. The masonry above the hangers
BS 8103-2.
of at least 100mm and there should be should be allowed to mature adequately
diagonal strutting between the three before the hangers are loaded.
joists. In order that the restraining straps

02 03

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Foundation Blocks

Cavity foundation walls Frost resistance Improved thermal insulation

(drawings 04 and 05)
H+H Foundation Blocks have The use of H+H aircrete in foundation
H+H aircrete can be used for both the exceptionally good frost resistance. BBA walls helps reduce the heat loss from
internal and external leaves of cavity appraisal includes assessment of the ground floors (U-value) and more
foundations. resistance of the blocks to the freeze/ importantly, significantly reduces linear
thaw conditions likely to occur below thermal bridging at the floor junction
Solid foundation walls
ground level (BBA method of assessment (psi value).
(drawings 06 and 07)
and test, MOAT 12).
Foundation Blocks of 215mm thickness
Where external finishes, such as render,
and upwards can be used for solid
are terminated at DPC, exposed aircrete
foundation walls. The foundation blocks
should be protected using bituminous
used should be at least the thickness of
paint, suitable for external use, or similar
the wall it supports.
surface coating, applied from 150mm
Omission of mortar from the vertical below soil level up to DPC (drawings 06
cross-joints (perpends) in solid and 07).
foundations
Soil conditions
A wall below ground level which is
The raw materials used in the production
backfilled both sides is not subject to
of H+H Foundation Blocks give them
any of the lateral loads which could
excellent resistance to sulfate attack
apply above ground and may be laid with
and frost damage, making them ideal
mortared horizontal bed joints and then
for use below ground in soil conditions
simply butted together. This is confirmed
unsuitable for many other types of
in the Building Research Establishment
masonry. Sulfates in clay soils and
(BRE) Information Paper (IP) 7/05; ‘…
associated ground water are defined in
for below-ground construction – unless
BRE Special Digest 1, 2005 table 2. BBA
the masonry forms a retaining wall or
certificate 01/3816 confirms that H+H
basement walls – plain-ended units
aircrete can be used in classes up to and
can be used with unfilled vertical joints
including DS4. Building control should be
so long as the units are built with their
able to advise on local soil conditions and
ends closely butted together to stop the
whether the soil/ground water conditions
passage of vermin.’
require further advice.

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External walls

Solid walls Loadbearing should be evenly distributed over the wall

area, normally in a staggered pattern.
Due to aircrete’s closed cell structure For the loadbearing inner leaf aircrete
it has an excellent resistance to water offers a choice of solutions and strengths: Additional ties should be provided in the
penetration, therefore enabling it to be following situations:
Two storey housing – Solar Grade
used in the construction of solid external
2.9N/mm2 and Standard Grade Within 225mm of the vertical edge
walls. This is recognised in:
3.6N/mm2 grade blocks are of all window and door openings
Approved Document C. normally more than adequate to (drawings 08 and 09).
meet structural requirements.
PD6697 where for conditions up to At vertical unreturned edges,
and including severe exposure Multi storey construction walls or including movement joints.
(zone 3), rendered 215mm H+H piers under high vertical loads –
At sloping unreturned edges, such
aircrete is acceptable where similar higher strength blocks may
as at the roof verge (drawing 10).
walls of brick or dense concrete be required.
masonry would need to be thicker. At narrow piers.
For further information, see drawing 01
This is also confirmed in our BBA on page 5. See Eurocode 6 and PD6697 for
Certificate 01/3816. further details.
Wall ties
Cavity walls
Wall ties should be adequately stiff yet
In an external cavity wall construction, sufficiently flexible to allow some relative
each leaf predominately meets specific movement between the two leaves. The
requirements. The external leaf protects type of tie will depend on the cavity width.
the structure from the penetration of Ties should conform to BS EN 845-1.
moisture, whilst the inner leaf provides For further advice contact our Technical
the main structural support of the Services Department.
building. H+H aircrete fulfills both of
In external cavity walls, ties should have
these requirements.
a minimum embedment of 50mm into
each leaf. For walls in which both leaves
are 90mm or thicker, the ties should
be at a maximum spacing of 900mm
horizontally and 450mm vertically,
(density of 2.5 ties/m2), and the ties

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spacing not
spacing
spacingnot not
spacing not greater thanthan
greater
greater than
NotNot
greater thanthan
Notgreater
greater than greater than
greaterthan
greater than 300mm300mm
300mm
900mm centres
900mm centres 300mm300mm
300mm
900mm centres

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External walls
Continued...

Lintels
Blockwork should be set out to ensure
that, wherever possible, all lintels bear
upon full blocks, not onto a short length
11 Padstone
12
of cut block (Eurocode 6). The bearing where necessary
Padstone
where necessary
should normally be at least 150mm in
length.
Where stresses under lintel bearings are
likely to exceed permissible values or
where there are large concentrated loads,
concrete spreaders or padstones should
be incorporated (drawing 11).
In accordance with general good practice
when using thin-joint the provision of a For clarity
For clarityadditional
additionalinsulation
insulation not shown
not shown Forclc
For
slip plane between one end of the lintel

13 14
and the bearing is advised (drawing 12).
Lintels for solid walls
Aircrete can easily be chased-out on site
to accommodate proprietary metal lintels
(drawing 13). Alternatively, for wider solid
walls, cavity type lintels can be used
within 100mm blocks laid either side of Clearance to allow
for deflection of
the up stand. slab above. May be
filled where
Lintels for internal partition walls required with a
suitable
compressible/fire
Light-duty lintels may be used when resistant material.
opening widths and loadings permit.

on not shown
For clarity additional
For clarity
insulation
additional
not shown
insulation not shown
For clarity additional insulation not shown

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 Internal walls

Table 7 Clearance to allow for

deflection of slab above.
Deflection head May be filled where
Limiting Dimensions for Internal Non-Loadbearing Walls
required with a suitable
compressible/fire
Where a non-loadbearing internal wall is resistant material.

below a floor which is likely to experience Minimum Block Thickness (mm)*

deflection or thermal movement, Length (m)
provision should be made at the head of Height (m) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
the wallinsulation
or clarity additional to avoidnot such
shown movement placing

a load on the wall (drawing 14). 2.4 75 75 75 75 75 75 100

Limiting dimensions 2.7 75 75 75 175 75 100 100

Limiting dimensions for non-loadbearing 3.0 75 75 75 75 100 100 100

Walls restrained at
walls are given in Table 7 for various both ends and top. 3.3 75 75 75 100 100 100 100
restraint conditions.
4.0 100 100 100 100 100 100 140
These figures have been developed by Clearance to allow for
H+H and calculated in accordance with 6.0
deflection of slab above. 100 140 140 140 140 140 140
May be filled where
BS EN 1996-3 (Annex B). required with a suitable
compressible/fire
resistant material.

Minimum Block Thickness (mm)*

Length (m)

on not shown Height (m) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2.4 75 100 100 140 140 140 140

2.7 75 100 100 140 140 140 140

Walls restrained at 3.0 75 100 100 140 140 150 200
both ends.
3.3 75 100 100 140 140 150 200

4.0 100 100 140 140 140 200 200

6.0 100 140 140 140 150 200 200

Clearance to allow for
deflection of slab above.
May be filled where
required with a suitable
compressible/fire
resistant material. Maximum height (m)
Wall block thickness (mm)
for panel of any length

Plastered** Unplastered

tion not shown 100 3.75 3.0

140 4.95 4.2

150 5.25 4.5

Walls restrained at top. 215 6.0 6.0

Notes

These figures have been developed by H+H and calculated in accordance with BS EN 1996-3
(Annex B).
* For plastered finishes, the block thickness shown may be reduced by the thickness of plaster.
** 2 x 13mm of plaster assumed.
For further information please contact the H+H Technical Department. Consideration should be
given where appropriate to the following factors:
a) The effects of architectural features such as openings, chases etc.
b) The accommodation of movement.
c) Any temporary support which may be required prior to plastering.

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 Designing with Aircrete

Movement control

Accommodation of Movement General Considerations Other areas needing particular

attention are:
The risk of cracking in walls due to drying In the design of walls, movement should
shrinkage and/or thermal movement be accommodated by following the Openings, or changes of wall height,
can never be totally eliminated from recommendations of BS EN 1996-2 and thickness or direction.
any type of masonry and provisions PD 6697, which can be summarised as
Shallow walls (where the length
such as movement joints and bed joint follows.
of a panel exceeds three times
reinforcement (BJR) only act to reduce
With the exception of solid external its height).
the risk of cracking. Similarly, when they
walls or outer leaves, movement joints
are not used, the risk increases. Normally dissimilar materials
are not normally provided in drylined
should not be bonded together but
For all masonry work movement joints constructions as any cracking caused
should be separated by forming a
and/or BJR may need to be provided. by drying shrinkage is not normally of
vertical movement joint or by
These should be incorporated at the any structural significance and will not
incorporating a horizontal slip plane.
design stage and although PD 6697 be visible. However, where wall lengths
(Recommendations for the design of exceed 6m, the following should be Additionally, the following points of good
masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1-1 considered. practice should always be observed.
and BS EN 1996-2) states that movement
Block walls in excess of 6m should be 1 Overstrong mortars should
joints are not normally provided in
designed as a series of panels separated be avoided. Generally, a Class
internal walls of low rise housing
by movement joints at maximum 6m M4 (Designation (iii) mix, ([Link]
(unless significantly long runs of wall
centres. Alternatively, the wall panel can cement:lime:sand) is the strongest
are involved), the risk of cracking does
be reinforced either negating the need that should be used above DPC.
however increase where:
for or increasing the distance between
2 All blocks (as with other materials)
wall panels are shallow (length movement joints. Movement joints should
should be protected, i.e. the normal
exceeds three times the height), be avoided in separating walls because of
good practice of covering the tops of
concerns regarding sound transmission.
lengths approach or exceed 6m, partly-built walls:
Where the masonry is continuous at an
the ends of the wall are bonded-in, internal or external corner, the first joint i at the end of the day’s work;
from the corner should be positioned ii during wet weather;
the mortar is over strong, or
within 3m of the corner (drawing 15). iii once the wall has been completed
the work gets over-wet during but before the shell is
construction. weather-tight, thus preventing
saturation of the wall. This will
ensure minimal drying
out movement.

15 16 17
Minimum
Minimum
600mm
600mm

Minimum
600mm
6m Minimum
600mm
6m
3m

3m

Opening
225mm
225mm

Opening

25mm
5mm Flat strip ties only if designer requires continuity
across the joint.

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3 Use of bed joint reinforcement above
and below openings (see section on
bed joint reinforcement below)
(drawing 16).
Location of Movement Joints
Where movement joints are required they
are best positioned:
At intersecting walls and columns
(drawing 17).
At changes of wall height or
thickness, or where chases occur.
To coincide with movement joints in
adjacent elements of structure
(floor or roof).
foam). Additional cavity wall ties should Where design stability considerations
At junctions of dissimilar materials. be provided on either side of the joint. require continuity across the joint,
These should be located within 225mm proprietary movement ties should be
Where architectural or structural
each side of the joint and at a maximum used. These should be set parallel to the
features create a ‘weak’ section ie.
of 300mm vertical centres. A flexible plane of the wall. For traditional mortar
at a junction with a structural
sealant may be applied as required to joints proprietary types of slip-ties with
column (drawings 18 + 19).
maintain air tightness. one end sleeved are available. Cavity
Note: Movement joints are not normally wall ties or ties with anchored ends, for
Movement joints should normally be
required below DPC level. example fish-tail ties, should not be used
continuous through all surface finishes.
across movement joints since this would
Construction of Movement Joints Stop beads can be used to end the finish
result in bonding of the joint, which would
at either one or both edges of the joint.
Straight, un-bonded vertical joints are the prevent accommodation of movement.
Alternatively, a proprietary type of cover
most common type of movement joint,
strip can be used, or an architrave can Movement ties specifically for thin joint
and can be formed by butting the blocks
be pinned to one edge of the joint blockwork are designed to fit into a
against both sides of a strip of rigid
(drawing 20). 10mm wide movement joint and flex to
or flexible filler (such as polyethylene
allow for movement.

18 19 20

Restraints to be suitably fixed or built into structural One end of the sleeved o
 r wrapped
members. Suitable dowels or 25mm x 3mm flat in a debonding material.
strip should be used with ends of each restraint built
100mm into wall to allow longitudinal movement.
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Movement control
Continued...

Bed Joint Reinforcement Where a wall is supported by a floor or Dissimilar materials

beam, which itself may be subject to
The use of bed joint reinforcement can Where H+H aircrete blocks abut other
deflection, the first two courses of the
reduce the risk of cracking caused by a materials (e.g. brickwork, steel etc.),
wall should be reinforced (drawing 22). In
concentration of stresses. Its use can also differential movement can occur. Where
all cases, masonry-grade reinforcement
be extended so that where a movement dissimilar materials bear onto H+H
should be used (plastering grade types
joint would otherwise be advisable, aircrete blocks (e.g. cast in-situ concrete
are not suitable) and it should be installed
but not desirable, e.g. where aesthetic slabs, precast concrete beams or floor
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
or practical reasons do not allow, the units, and lintels), the use of a separating
recommendations.
wall panel may be reinforced through layer or ‘slip plane’ at the bearing or bed
its length (drawing 21). This applies In recognition of the fact that Thin joint reinforcement should be considered.
particularly to separating walls which Joint mortar is stronger than a
Slip Plane
should not contain a movement joint. traditional [Link] (or its equivalent)
For specific advice contact our Technical mix, our recommendations for Thin A slip plane is a sliding joint (a typical
Department. Joint constructions is that bed joint example would be a smooth DPC type
reinforcement be generally included in material or building grade polythene)
Reinforcement laid in horizontal bed
every second course. This may be steel or used to separate parts of the structure
joints is particularly appropriate for areas
proprietory GRP type. having different movement.
of high stress, for example at openings
and under concentrated imposed loads. Wall Junctions For example, the combined effects
of drying shrinkage and the thermal
Any such reinforcement should be of Normally walls should be bonded at
movement of a concrete roof slab cast
adequate length to distribute stresses returns and junctions unless a movement
directly onto a block wall could cause
to nearby movement joints or into joint is required. However, where a
cracking in the upper courses of the
adjacent areas of blockwork, extending, section of wall has to be constructed
wall. The use of a slip plane between the
for example, at least 600mm into the after other work has been completed,
top of the wall and the slab would help
adjacent blockwork each side of an the bonding can be replaced by a straight
to prevent this. The most common use
opening (drawing 16). joint provided ties are built-in across
for slip planes is under the bearings of
the joint. This method of jointing is also
long lintels, precast concrete beams and
preferable to bonding in situations where
in-situ concrete slabs.
differential movement is likely to occur,
for example, where sections of wall are
constructed on different foundations or
supports.

Bed joint
reinforcement
in the first
two courses

Where floors
could be subject
to deflection

21 22
see PD 6697
Bed Joint
reinforcement

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Regulations (acoustics)

H+H UK products can easily achieve the requirements

of National Building Regulations and Standards.

With excellent sound insulation qualities, which allow continued use of familiar
construction methods with only minimal modifications to achieve the regulations
for internal walls, floors and separating (party) walls and flanking walls.

Flanking Wall Internal Partition Wall Separating Wall Internal Beam and Block Floor
100mm Any Celcon Block 100mm Celcon Block 2 x 100mm (min) Minimum 40mm screed
Standard Grade Celcon Standard or (sand/cement)
Any finish
High Strength
Any finish (Rw = 40dB) 100mm Celcon Block Standard
See Pages 22-23 Grade 440 x 215mm
12.5mm plasterboard ceiling
(Rw = 40dB)

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Acoustic compliance
The routes to compliance

Compliance to Approved document E of the Building Regulations

is achieved via one of two routes:

1) Robust Details: Apartments – Separating Floors: Schools Solutions:

When used in accordance with the The aircrete Robust Details (E-WM-6, 10, To satisfy Requirement E4, refer to
rules and procedures of Robust Details 13, 15, 23, 24 and 30) are equally suitable Building Bulletin 93 Acoustic Design
Limited ([Link]). They for use in apartments, when used in of Schools produced by the DfE and
are construction solutions that provide combination with one of the compatible published by the Stationery Office. Due to
an alternative to Pre-Completion Testing separating floor constructions. Within the the complexity of the design process, the
(PCT) as a method of complying with current RD handbook reference should document states ‘in all but the simplest
Part E (resistance to the passage of be made to the following separating cases, it is advisable to appoint a suitably
sound) of the Building Regulations for floors (E-FC-4, 5, 8 and 9) to achieve full qualified acoustic consultant’ who would
England and Wales for new build houses, Robust Detail compliance. normally be a corporate member of The
flats and apartments. Institute of Acoustics ([Link]).
Rooms for Residential Purposes:
2) Pre-Completion Testing (PCT): H+H aircrete offers the ability to
Rooms for residential purposes (such
construct a variety of masonry solutions
To ensure achievement of the as hotels and hostels) are subject to the
for educational buildings to satisfy the
specified performance requirements. requirements of Part E of the Building
performance levels required.
Pre-Completion Testing has been Regulations but the use of Robust
introduced to ensure the sound Details is not recognised as a suitable For further information relating to the use
insulation of homes and rooms for form of demonstrating compliance. of H+H products and school construction
residential purposes (both newly built Consequently, pre completion acoustic please contact H+H’s technical
and conversions) meet the performance testing is needed on site. H+H aircrete department.
standards of Part E1. can also be used in separating and
flanking walls in such builds and suitable
constructions for this purpose are shown
on adjacent page.
 Separating Walls - solid construction (43dB)

Masonry outer leaf

Masonry
Masonry outer
outer leaf
leaf
Cavity closer
Cavity closer
Cavity closer

Separating wall – 215mm (min) Standard or High Strength Grade

Separating
Separating wall
wall –
– 215mm
215mm (min)
(min) Standard
Standard or
or High
High Strength
Strength Grade
Grade

Flanking wall
Flanking
Flanking wall
wall
Plaster finish
Plaster finish
Plaster finish

Separating Walls - cavity construction (43dB)

Masonry outer leaf

Masonry
Masonry outer
outer leaf
leaf
Cavity closer
Cavity closer
Cavity closer

Separating wall – 100mm (min) Standard or High Strength Grade

Separating wall
Separating wall –
– 100mm
100mm (min)
(min) Standard
Standard or
or High
High Strength
Strength Grade
Grade

Minimum 75mm cavity (may be clear or fully insulated with

Minimum
Minimum 75mm
75mm
mineral wool cavity
withcavity (may be
(may
a maximum be clear or
clear
density or fully
offully insulated
40kginsulated
(m33) with
with
mineral
mineral wool
wool with
with a
a maximum
maximum density
density of
of 40kg
40kg (m(m3))
Flanking wall
Flanking
Flanking wall
wall
Plaster or plasterboard on dabs
Plaster
Plaster or
or plasterboard
plasterboard on
on dabs
dabs

Flanking Walls

Masonry outer leaf

Masonry outer
Masonry outer leaf
leaf
Cavity closer
Cavity
Cavity closer
closer
Flanking wall – Any 100mm (min) H+H aircrete, any Finish
Flanking
Flanking wall
wall –
– Any
Any 100mm
100mm (min)
(min) H+H
H+H aircrete,
aircrete, any
any Finish
Finish

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Robust Details for

acoustic performance
What is a Robust Detail?

A Robust Detail, for Part E of Building Regulations, is a separating

wall or floor construction which has been assessed and approved
by Robust Details Limited (RDL).

In order to be approved, each Robust Robust Detail designs are pre-tested to

Detail must: higher standards than those required by
Approved Document E of the Building
Be capable of consistently
Regulations before being approved by
exceeding the performance
Robust Details Limited (RDL). Therefore,
standards given in Approved
if you register your build with RDL
Document E to the Building
and build in compliance with Robust
Regulations for England and Wales
Details, you will not have to carry out
Be practicable to build pre-completion sound testing.
Be reasonably tolerant to
workmanship

E-WM-6 Separating wall – cavity masonry

Aircrete blocks
Render and gypsum-based board on dabs

Block type 100mm H+H Standard or High Strength Grades

Wall ties Approved Document E Tie Type A

Cavity width 75mm (min) (may be clear or fully insulated with mineral wool with a
maximum density of 40 kg/m2)

Block thickness 100mm (min), each leaf

Wall finish Gypsum-based board (nominal 8 kg/m2 mounted on dabs on
cement:sand render (nominal 8mm) with scratch finish. Render mix
must not be stronger than [Link] and not stronger than background

External (flanking) wall Masonry (both leaves) with 50mm (min) cavity –
clear, fully filled or partially filled with insulation

Notes

All RDL information provided here is accurate at the time of going to press.

For details of any changes and to keep up to date with current assessments visit: [Link]

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 E-WM-10 & 13 Separating wall – cavity masonry (thin joint)

Aircrete thin joint system

Render and gypsum-based board on dabs

Block type 100mm H+H Standard or High Strength Grades

Wall ties For E-WM- 10, wall ties must be Ancon Building Products Staifix HRT4 or Clan
PWT4 installed at not more than 2.5 ties per square metre
For E-WM-13, no wall ties are to be inserted in the separating wall
(this RD can give up to 3 credits in the CfSH)
Cavity width 75mm (min) (may be clear or fully insulated with mineral wool with a maximum
density of 40 kg/m3)
Block thickness 100mm (min), each leaf

Wall finish Gypsum-based board (nominal 8 kg/m2) mounted on dabs on cement:sand render
(nominal 8mm) with scratch finish. Render mix must not be stronger than [Link] and
not stronger than background
External (flanking) wall Masonry (both leaves) with 50mm (min) cavity –
clear, fully filled or partially filled with insulation

E-WM-15 Separating wall – cavity masonry

Aircrete blocks
35mm (minimum) Saint Gobain-Isover RD35 Acoustic Batt. Gypsum-based board (nominal 9.8 kg/m2)
on dabs (no render parge coat)

Block type 100mm H+H Standard or High Strength Grades

Wall ties Insulation retaining wall ties to Approved Document E ‘Tie type A’

Cavity width 75mm (min), leaf-to-leaf

Block thickness 100mm (min), each leaf

Wall finish Gypsum-based board (nominal 9.8 kg/m2 mounted on dabs)

Insulation 35mm (min) Isover RD35 mineral wall acoustic batt

External (flanking) wall Masonry (both leaves) with 50mm (min) cavity –
clear, fully filled or partially filled with insulation

E-WM-23, 24 & 30 Separating wall – traditional or thin joint (these RDs can give up to 3 credits in the CfSH)

Aircrete blocks
100mm (minimum) Superglass Party Wall Roll (E-WM-23 only)
100mm (minimum) Isover RD Party Wall Roll (E-WM-24 only)
100mm (minimum) Knauf Supafil Party Wall (E-WM-30 only)
Gypsum-based board (nominal 8.0 kg/m2) on dabs (no render parge coat)

Block type H+H Standard or High Strength Grades

Wall ties Ties to Approved Document E ‘Tie type A’.

For thin joint, wall ties must be Ancon Building
products Staifix HRT4 or Clan PWT4
Cavity width 100mm (min) leaf-to-leaf

Block thickness 100mm (min) each leaf

Wall finish Gypsum-based board (nominal 8.0 kg/m2) mounted on dabs
Insulation Superglass Party Wall Roll (E-WM-23 only)
Isover RD Party Wall Roll (E-WM-24 only)
Knauf Supafil Party Wall Insulation (E-WM-30 only)
External (flanking) wall Masonry (both leaves) with 50mm (min) cavity –
clear, fully filled or partially filled with insulation

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Fire resistance

Fire Resistance Fire Resistance Ratings Fire Resistance – Solid Partition Walls
All H+H products have excellent A 100mm H+H aircrete block wall is fire A solid partition wall means there is no
resistance to fire. Extensive use has resistant up to 4 hours in non loadbearing build up of combustible material in the
proved their capability in real fires, not situations and 2 hours (Standard or cavity, which can generate a flue effect in
only as fire-break walls, but also as Higher Strength Grades) in loadbearing stud partitions.
protective cladding for other forms of situations.
Fire Resistance – Beam and
construction, such as steel frame.
Where H+H aircrete is used in cavity Block Floors
BBA certificate 01-3816 confirms wall constructions, the thicknesses
When finished with 13mm plasterboard,
that H+H aircrete is classified as non shown below may be reduced. Contact
internal beam and block floor systems
combustible (as defined in the National the Technical Services Department for
provide one hour’s fire resistance,
Building Regulations) and have a reaction further advice.
meeting the requirements of the National
to fire of Class A1 to BS EN 13501-1.1.
Designers may also use BS EN 1996-1-2 Regulations & Standards.
(Eurocode 6: Part 1-2).

Table 8

Examples of Fire resistance from BS EN 1996-1-2

Minimum block thickness excluding finishes*

Loadbearing wall up to Non-Loadbearing wall up to

Fire Resistance (hours) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Solar Grade range (mm) 100 215 215 215 100 100 100 100

Standard and 100 100 140 215 75 75 75 100

Higher Strength
Grade ranges (mm)

* Block sizes indicated may not be stocked items.

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CDM regulations

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) deals with all aspects
of construction work in Great Britain. This includes ensuring
building sites are adhering to safety procedure such as
manual handling.

The Construction (Design and Block Weights Aircrete Solutions

Management) Regulations (CDM)
The Construction Industry Advisory The cellular structure of aircrete ensures
2015 place specific duties directly on
Committee (CONIAC) guidance suggests a product that is both strong and
designers:
that repetative handling of blocks over lightweight, thus providing significant
To eliminate hazards where 20kg can increase risk of injury therefore productivity and health and safety
foreseeable when designing or specifying blocks, the advantages.
lightest block that fulfills the performance
Eliminate hazards which may give
criteria should be chosen.
rise to risks
Celcon Block weights can be found on
To reduce risks from any
individual product data sheets or within
remaining hazards
our Products and Applications guide.

Table 9

Maximum block thickness (mm)* within our product range to comply with CDM Regulations

Product format Solar Standard High Strength Super Strength

440 x 215 215 275 200 200

630 x 215 215 200 150 150

630 x 140 - 300 215 215

630 x 250 140 140 140 140

*Based on block handling weights at typical moisture content when laid.

Some manufacturer’s quote data which does not include this allowance.
Not all products listed are stocked items.

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Good site practice

Site Practice Mortars

All site work should be carried out in The use of over-strong mortars should cement:lime:sand) particularly where
accordance with the recommendations be avoided (with general mortars, the there is a risk of freeze/thaw, or M4 may
of BS 8000-3. mortar should not be stronger than the be used, according to soil conditions.
block). Lower mortar strengths enhance
Storage Under very dry conditions, aircrete
the ability to accommodate movement
should not be wetted but the consistency
H+H aircrete is fully cured on dispatch (see PD 6697). As a general rule,
of the mortar should be adjusted to
and ready for use as soon as it has cooled cement:lime:sand mortars give a stronger
suit the suction. Admixtures intended
to ambient temperature; this is normally bond than plasticised mortars of a similar
as a precaution against frost damage
within two days of manufacture. Blocks compressive strength.
should not be used, since they can give
should be unloaded on to a dry, level
For more information on lime-based rise to adverse effects on the hydration
surface, and should be covered to protect
mortars, see the Mortar Industry of cement, and have other undesirable
them from severe weather. Blocks that
Association’s Datasheets 11 and 18 effects.
have become wet should be allowed to
([Link]).
dry out before use, to reduce the risk Pre-mix or ready to use mortars should
of drying shrinkage in the completed Recommended Mortar Types Class M4 comply with BS EN 998-2.
blockwork. As a general rule, on hard Mortar is the strongest that should be
For information on Celfix mortar for use
standing, packs with or without pallets used with traditional blockwork above
with the H+H Thin-Joint system, please
should be stored no more than three ground level, and is generally suitable,
see our website [Link]
high. On uneven ground and on site, provided structural considerations do not
where the full range of our brochures are
stacking should normally be restricted to demand a stronger mix and the masonry
available to download.
a maximum of two packs high. is protected during construction from
saturation and freezing. Below ground
For further guidance see the Health &
level, mortars of M6 (1:½:4
Safety Data on page 25.

Table 10

Recommended prescribed and designed mortar types

Mortar Strength

Proportion
Type of Mortar Designation Class
by volume
Celfix (thin layer) mortar - - M10

Cement:lime:sand 1:½:4-4½* (ii)* M6*

Cement:lime:sand [Link]-6 (iii) M4

Cement:sand with plasticiser 1:6 (iii) M4

Masonry cement:sand 1:4-5 (iii) M4

Cement:lime:sand [Link] (iv) M2

* For use below DPC

NB: When the sand proportion is given as, for example, 5 to 6, the lower figure should be used with sands
containing a higher proportion of fines, whilst he highest figure should be used with sands containing a lower
proportion of fines.

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Block Laying Accuracy Beam and Block Floors
When laying aircrete blocks, the following Construction tolerances should not Provision for Services
principles should be observed: exceed the permissible values set out
The forming of service holes can be
in BS 8000-3. For further guidance on
1 A regular bond pattern should be simply achieved by leaving out blocks
accuracy, see BS 5606 Code of practice
maintained based on a minimum from the floor. The voids around pipes
for accuracy in building and NHBC
overlap of a quarter of a block, but should then be made good with insitu
guidance.
never less than 75mm. concrete.
Workability
2 Blockwork should be set out to ensure Site work – Beam and Block Floors
that wherever possible all lintels bear Site wastage can be kept to a minimum
All joints between blocks and the
upon full blocks, not onto a short using aircrete, because special shapes
beams must not exceed 5mm and
length of cut block. The bearing should and infill pieces can be easily cut with
must be grouted before the floor is
normally be at least 150mm in length. hand tools. Percussive power tools are
finished and used. The grout should be
not necessary. One of the key advantages
3 Cut blocks and Coursing Units a mix of cement/sand with sufficient
of walls built using H+H aircrete is that
should always be used for irregular water added to produce a slurry of
it is easy to place services such as
or non-standard spaces; bricks, mortar suitable consistency for brushing or
electric cables, water pipes etc, wherever
or other dissimilar materials should pouring depending on the beam profile.
required. The physical nature of the
be avoided. For further details see the H+H BBA
material allows quick and simple cutting
certificate. Planks or boards should be
4 Blocks should be laid on a full bed of and chasing.
used as spreaders during installation and
mortar, with 10mm (2mm for Thin-Joint
Holes can be made with a normal drill. at all times until the floor is grouted. The
System) thick vertical and horizontal
Chasing can be carried out with a chisel floor should not be overloaded during
joints. It is essential for acoustic
or similar wood working tools. The depth construction.
performance that all joints, in
of vertical chases should be limited
particular, within separating walls are
to one-third of the wall thickness, and
fully filled.
horizontal chases to one-sixth of the
5 When walls are to be externally wall thickness. Back-to-back chasing
rendered or internally plastered, the in walls should only be carried out with
joints should be left recessed (except the designer’s approval and should
where Thin layer masonry is used). never occur in walls where acoustic
performance is important.
6 Any movement joints and/or bed joint
reinforcement should be built-in as
work proceeds.
7 Blockwork should be protected from
adverse weather during and
immediately after laying (see ‘BRE
Good Building Guide 34’)

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External applied finishes

External Applied Finishes Blockwork

As a consequence of the different Movement Joints:
cutting processes used at different PD6697-Recommendations for the
factories, some H+H Celcon Blocks design of masonry structures to BS EN
are manufactured with scratched 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2 advises that
surfaces whilst most are plain faced. for all masonry work, movement joints
The scratched surface is not produced may need to be provided. For further
to provide a key for render and is information please see Movement
normally inadequate for that purpose. Control section on page 16. The general
Apart from appearance, blocks supplied requirement for concrete blocks is that
from different factories will have a movement joint should be provided
identical physical properties. These within 3m from corners and at 6m
recommendations, therefore, apply centres thereafter.
equally to all H+H aircrete products,
In addition, it is advisable for a rendered
whether plain faced or scratched.
wall that bed joint reinforcement is
Externally rendered H+H aircrete as an incorporated above and below openings.
outer leaf of a cavity wall, or as a solid Specific recommendations will depend
wall where exposure conditions allow, on the circumstances, and each situation
are suitable constructions. The choice of should be assessed on its own merits,
aircrete grade and render specification please consult our Technical Services
should reflect the exposure conditions Department for further guidance
and whether the cavity contains if required.
insulation or not (see Table 11). Work
should comply with BS EN13914 ‘Design,
preparation and application of external
rendering and internal plastering’ Part 1:
External Rendering.

Table 11

Appropriate Grade of H+H aircrete for render application

Cavity Wall Solid Wall

External Product Exposure conditions Clear or partially

Fully filled cavity
Grade (up to and including) filled cavity
 Directly bonded render suitable,
NB: Where provision for Solar Sheltered/Moderate * * 
movement has NOT been made
in the aircrete wall (i.e. vertical Severe * * *
movement joints and/or bed
joint reinforcement), PD6697 recommends
consideration should be given Very severe * * impervious cladding to solid
to the use of a reinforced render walls in severe exposures
system as detailed below.
Standard High or
* Traditional renders should be Sheltered/Moderate   
applied via metal lathing as a Super Strength
reinforced render system. Some
proprietary renders may be Severe  * *
suitable for direct application
subject to confirmation by PD6697 recommends
manufacturer. Very severe * * impervious cladding to solid
walls in severe exposures

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Mortar: Render Traditional Sand: Cement mixes should
The use of over-strong mortars not be stronger than the backgrounds
The following guidance covers the
should be avoided as lower mortar onto which they are applied. Similarly,
application of traditional renders when
strengths enhance the ability of the each coat of render should be weaker
applied direct to the aircrete walls.
wall to accommodate movement. than the preceding one. This requirement
Recommended mortar mixes are as Where H+H aircrete is used for a is normally met by using the same mix
given for render mixes below. Generally, solid wall, or for the external leaf of a proportions for each coat and ensuring
lime based mixes are preferable as cavity wall, the external render should that successive coats are significantly
these give a better bond than can be be terminated at DPC level, unless a thinner. A Class M4, or equivalent, is the
obtained with air-entrained mortars of proprietary render approved for such strongest mix recommended for use for
similar compressive strength. In external an application is used. A bituminous direct application on to aircrete walls.
situations, lime based mortars can also paint suitable for external use, or similar Recommended mix proportions (by
give higher resistance to rain penetration. surface coating, applied to exposed volume) are given in Table 12.
aircrete from 150mm below soil level up
For thin joint constructions, H+H Sand used for rendering should be clean,
to DPC is good practice (see drawings 23
recommends that only H+H Celfix mortar sharp, well graded and comply with
and 24).
is used in conjunction with our products. the requirements of BS EN 13139:2002
Any movement joints present in the wall ‘Aggregates for mortar’. Traditionally, the
Site Practice:
should be continued through the render coarsest and sharpest sand that can be
All blocks (as with other materials)
finish. Proprietary types of external-grade conveniently handled should be used
should be protected. Keeping the blocks
stop bead incorporating a cover strip are for undercoats. Sand normally used for
dry will ensure minimal drying out
available for this purpose. Alternatively, brick/block laying mortar is unlikely to
movement.
two stop beads can be placed back be suitable due to the high proportion of
to back with a flexible sealant applied finer material.
between the two.
Number and thickness of coats will
Table 12 depend on exposure and method of
application. Generally two-coat work is
Recommended prescribed and designed mortar types
suitable for ‘sheltered’ and ‘moderate’
Mortar Strength exposure conditions with the final coat
being about half the thickness of the
Proportion undercoat.
Type of Mortar Designation Class
by volume
Three coats are recommended for
Cement:lime:sand [Link] (iii) M4
‘severe’ and ‘very severe’ exposure
Cement:sand with plasticiser 1:6 (iii) M4 conditions (and for renders applied over
metal lathing or mesh).
Masonry cement:sand 1:5 (iii) M4
Single coat work should be restricted to
proprietary systems designed to be used
in this way.

23 24

150mm 150mm
150mm 150mm
150 150

150 150

150mm 150mm
150mm 150mm

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Continued...

Surface Preparation The stipple or spatterdash should consist

of 1 part cement to 2 parts sharp sand
The background should be adequately
mixed to a thick creamy consistency with
prepared. The wall should be cleaned
water and a bonding agent suitable for
of any dust, loose particles and
external use (eg SBR, EVA or an acrylic
contamination, which may have occurred
emulsion).
during construction. In extreme cases of
bad site storage or wet conditions where For a stipple coat, the slurry should
fungi or algae may have formed on the be vigorously brushed onto the wall to
wall, the surface must first be treated wet the surface thoroughly and then
with a fungicide, applied in accordance immediately stippled with a freshly
with the manufacturer’s instructions. loaded brush to provide a stipple texture.
Alternatively, spatterdash is applied by
As recommended in BS8000 Part 3, we
throwing the mixture onto the wall to give
would suggest that mortar joints should
a rough texture similar to the stipple
be raked by 15mm as work proceeds on
effect.
all masonry to be rendered in order to
provide a good key. For walls built with The treated surface should be protected
thin layer mortar joints (which cannot from drying out for the first day and
be raked), we would suggest the use of then allowed to dry and harden for
a surface treatment, as detailed below another day or two before the rendering
for high suction situations, to improve undercoat is applied. Any applied surface
the key for rendering. Alternatively a treatment should be checked to ensure
reinforced render system may be used. that it is firmly bonded to the background
before the undercoat is applied.
In order to control high suction, which
may exist particularly during warmer The use of a ‘scratch coat’ (normally
weather, and to improve the key for consisting of a 3-4mm, heavily scratched
subsequent coats, BS EN13914 Part 1 first coat of the same mix proportions as
suggests the use of a surface treatment subsequent coats) to control suction is
such as a ‘stipple’ coat or ‘spatterdash’. not recommended for external renders
Alternatively, a proprietary surface as subsequent coats will invariably be
treatment, may be used and applied thicker, and therefore stronger.
in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.

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Application Admixtures External Wall Insulation Systems
Undercoats should be a nominal 12mm Providing the work and materials comply External wall insulation systems are
(±4mm to allow for variations in the as above, the use of additives should not becoming more popular to either
wall surface) and should be combed or be necessary. Some tradesmen, based improve the thermal performance of
scratched. This not only provides a key on local practice and experience, add existing buildings or to provide high
for the following coat but also helps to water-retaining admixtures (to prevent levels of thermal performance to new
reduce the development of the ‘sheet’ rendering from losing water too quickly) build. Many such systems exist and
strength of the render. Scratching or or waterproofing admixtures (to reduce these have been successfully applied
combing should be in wavy lines and suction) in undercoats. However, BS to H+H solid wall products to obtain a
not straight, horizontal lines (which can EN13914 advices that certain types of U-value of 0.15W/m2K or less in a cost
concentrate stresses in one direction admixture may have an adverse affect effective construction. The manufacturer
leading to subsequent vertical cracking). on adhesion between subsequent render of the system should be consulted and
layers and paint, we would therefore it is recommended that the system is
Newly applied rendering should be kept
advise caution on their use. confirmed by independent certification.
damp for the first day or two and the
The system usually consists of a rigid
next coat should not be applied until the Proprietary Systems
insulation board fixed mechanically or
undercoat has adequately dried for a
Proprietary renders should be applied bonded to the aircrete and finished with a
further two or three days. It is necessary
strictly in accordance with the render system onto a mesh.
for the drying to take place to provide
manufacturers’ recommendations with
suction for the next coat. For three-coat
regards to suitability and preparation
work, the second coat should be
of backgrounds on to which they are
approximately 9mm.
applied.
Final Coats should normally be
Depending on the supplier, some use
approximately 6mm thick. Where a
only approved installers whilst others will
proprietary type of finish is used, it
also supply their materials for others to
should be applied strictly in accordance
apply and offer a site advice service.
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Otherwise, the render should be finished Reinforced render systems incorporating
with a wooden float (the use of steel metal lathing or proprietary meshes (e.g.
trowel or float will result in a smooth Bekaert Stucanet, Expamet Riblath)
dense surface which is liable to crazing) should be installed in accordance with
to produce the characteristic sandpaper the manufacturer’s recommendations.
texture, or textured as required. This should include guidance on fixings,
laps, provision of movement joints and
Dry dash and roughcast finishes
suitable mixes (which may need to be
traditionally require a strong render mix
stronger than that previously discussed).
and are therefore not deemed to be
suitable for application on to aircrete.
However, such finishes may be used
provided a [Link] (or equivalent strength)
mix is not exceeded or a reinforced
render system is adopted.
Decorative finishes should not be applied
until the top coat has dried out, but dry
dash and roughcast is part of the top
coat and should be applied whilst the top
coat is in a suitable state to receive the
aggregate to allow adequate embedment.

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finishes
Plaster Mixes Surface Preparation
Most types of plaster, can be applied to The following guidance covers the
H+H aircrete. Choice of plaster type and application of traditional dense plaster
application should be made with regard when applied direct to the aircrete walls.
to guidance given in BS EN13914 ‘Design, Proprietary and pre-mixed plasters
preparation and application of external should be applied in accordance with the
rendering and internal plastering’ Part 2: manufacturer’s recommendations.
Internal plastering and PD6697 (see also
As recommended in PD6697, we would
FPDC Advisory Note No 1 ‘The application
suggest that mortar joints should be
of plaster to aircrete block walls’).
raked by 15mm as work proceeds on all
Traditional sand:cement (dense) masonry to be plastered or rendered in
plasters should not be stronger than order to provide a good key. For walls
the backgrounds onto which they are built with thin layer mortar joints (which
applied. An M4 or equivalent, is the cannot be raked), we would suggest the
strongest mix recommended for use for use of a PVA bonding coat, as detailed
direct application on to aircrete walls. below, to improve the bond for plastering.
Recommended mix proportions (by Walls should be cleaned of any dust,
volume) for M4 are given in Table 13. loose particles and contamination, which
may have occurred during construction.
Gypsum (lightweight) plasters
In extreme cases of bad site storage or
The manufacturer’s recommendations wet conditions where fungi or algae may
should be followed as to the have formed on the wall, the surface must
appropriateness of their plasters for first be treated with a fungicide, applied
application onto aircrete. Portland in accordance with the manufacturer’s
cement and gypsum plasters should instructions.
never be used in the same mix nor
Any movement joints present in the wall
allowed to contaminate each other at
should be continued through the plaster
any stage of the mixing or gauging of
finish. Proprietary types of movement
materials.
beads incorporating a cover strip are
The total thickness of plaster is normally available for this purpose. Alternatively,
13mm when applied to blockwork. This stop beads abutting adjoining work can
excludes any dubbing out which may be used to provide a break in the plaster.
be necessary when walls have been built
out of plumb or alignment, or where
architectural features require localised
thickening of the plaster finish.

Table 13

Recommended prescribed M4 mortar types

Type of Mortar Proportion by volume

Cement:lime:plastering sand [Link]

Cement:plastering sand with plasticiser 1:6

Masonry cement:plastering sand 1:5

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H+H aircrete, under normal conditions, Battening Tiling Rendered and Plastered Walls
has moderate to high suction. In very
Plasterboard can also be fixed by means An undercoat of cement:sand (dense)
dry conditions, it may be necessary to
of a timber or a proprietary metal plaster provides a stronger background
control high suction by dampening the
furring system, which should be spaced for tiling than lightweight plaster and
wall using a stock brush or fine spray
in accordance with manufacturer’s should be used wherever possible. See
immediately before plastering to balance
instructions. The method of fixing the Tile Association guidance.
the blocks’ initial suction. This must be
the framing to aircrete is covered
carried out in a controlled fashion and on Preparation: cement and sand render
under ‘Fixing’, (see drawings 25 and
relatively small areas at a time. Excessive is the preferred background for large
26 on page 35) (see also plasterboard
wetting must be avoided. Alternatively, areas of blockwork which are intended to
manufacturer’s data).
a PVA bonding coat can be applied in receive a tiled finish, but the blockwork
accordance with the manufacturer’s Internal Tiling should be allowed to dry out for at least
recommendations. These are typically six weeks before rendering. On Solar
Traditionally, internal ceramic tiling
applied diluted in two coats, with the Grade blockwork the render should
is applied to blockwork which has
first acting as a primer (which is allowed be reinforced, with welded wire mesh
previously received a rendered or
to dry) and the plaster is applied to the secured to the blockwork. For further
plastered finish. A period of six weeks
second coat whilst it is still tacky. guidance see BS 5385-1. The most
must be allowed between the completion
suitable mix for H+H Standard Grade
Dry Lining of the blockwork and the start of the
and Higher Strength Grade block walls
rendering or plastering, and a further two
Both standard plasterboard and is 1:4 cement:sand (by volume); Solar
weeks must be allowed before the tiling
laminated thermal boards can be fixed by Grade block walls, appropriate mixes
commences. For further information, see
bonding directly to the blockwork using include 1:5 masonry cement:sand, or 1:6
BS 5385-1.
proprietary dabs or adhesive, or attached cement:sand plus a plasticiser.
to proprietary metal furring systems. Proprietary adhesives are available which
Application: rendering should be left
permit tiling to be carried out sooner on
Direct Bonding with a wood float finish (see BS 5385-1)
blockwork which is sufficiently plumb
and should be completed at least 14
Plasterboard can be directly bonded to and accurate. However, this method
days before the tiling begins; the surface
the background using plaster dabs in is not appropriate for every situation
should be dry to receive the tiling. When
accordance with the instructions of the and advice should be sought from
conditions of service are damp or wet, a
board manufacturer; those boards which the manufacturers of the tiles and the
flexible, water-resistant adhesive should
have a layer of bonded insulation should adhesive.
be used with a solid-bed technique (see
be fixed by means of a suitable adhesive.
Generally, tiles should comply with BS 5385-4).
Selection of a suitable adhesive, and the
BS EN 14411.
most appropriate method of application Large areas of tiling should be divided
should be made in accordance with the Technical specifications (materials and into bays of 3-4.5m2. Movement joints will
board manufacturer’s instructions. methods) for ceramic wall tiling can be be required at edges of tiled areas and
obtained from The Tile Association: at junctions of walls, floors and ceilings.
Secondary nailing using proprietary nails
[Link] Movement joints in the wall should
and plugs is also necessary to ensure
extend completely through the tiling,
that laminated linings remain attached to BRE Defect Action Sheet 137 gives
bedding and rendering.
the blockwork in the event of fire. general advice to avoid problems in
internal tiling.

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Decorative Finishes Due to the manufacturing process it is

possible that occasional ‘pock’ marks
Aircrete can be left unfinished or finished
may be visible on the face of the blocks
with one of many surface treatments,
(as the result of a wire cutting through
other than conventional render, plaster
one of the larger air bubbles). It is also
and tiling.
possible that edges may become chipped
Tiling Unrendered Walls (internal) whilst the blocks are moved around site
– although not an issue with traditional
Provided the walls have been well built
applied finishes, this may be an issue with
to the required standards for plumb and
fair face work.
accuracy for the recommended thickness
of the bedding material, tiles can be fixed Given the aforementioned, we would
direct to block walls. The wall surface suggest that where our blocks are
should be free from dust, oil and other intended to be finished with paint only
forms of contamination, and should be or left unfinished, that a sample panel is
dry or almost dry; the blockwork should built to determine the acceptability of the
be completed at least one month before surface of the blockwork panel for the
the tiling begins. project in hand.
The tiles should be fixed with a Paints of most types can be applied direct
proprietary adhesive, using the solid-bed to the surface of the blocks. After normal
technique. A thin-bed or a thick-bed preparatory work, the paint should be
adhesive may be used depending on the applied following the manufacturer’s
flatness of the wall. For general guidance specific recommendations. A mist coat
on internal tiling see BRE Defect Action (or sealer) plus two full coats of trade
Sheet 137. emulsion is generally adequate to provide
an economical finish.
The selection of a suitable adhesive will
depend on the background to which the Textured Finishes
tiles are to be fixed, and it is important
There are also many proprietary
to follow the particular adhesive
surface treatments which can be used
manufacturer’s instructions. BS 5385-1
on aircrete blockwork, either directly
gives advice on the choice of adhesives
or on a rendered background. These
available.
should always be applied in accordance
Natural or Painted Finishes with the relevant manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Where blockwork is protected from
regular contact or is out of reach, the Spray Finishes
most economical finish is for it to be left
Proprietary plasters with a total thickness
exposed or painted. A painted wall will
of 3-4mm can be applied directly to
often be perfectly satisfactory in areas
blockwork that has been constructed to
with limited access, for example in plant
a suitable standard of plumbness and
rooms.
accuracy. These plasters are particularly
It should be noted that although all H+H suitable with, and compliment, the
blocks are suitable to receive a paint inherent accuracy which can be achieved
finish, we do not sell any of our products using the Thin-Joint System.
as being ‘Paint Grade’ or ‘Fair Face’. Where
it is intended to have a painted finish we
suggest the following is considered.

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 Wall fixings

Fixing into H+H Aircrete is easy. Plugs, Direct driven wood screws, with no
with screws or nails as appropriate will plug may be used for fixing electrical
provide a very secure and reliable fixing. back boxes and the like. Heavyweight
items (drawing 28) such as radiators
For lightweight fixtures (drawings 25
and cupboards should be fixed using
and 26) such as light-duty door frames,
proprietary plugs.
skirtings, linings and cladding battens,
recommended fixings include cut nails, As a general rule, fixings should not be
driven in pairs, skewed into the block closer to the free edge of the block than
work, or proprietary helical nails (see the depth of embedment, nor should they
below). The nails should be driven to a be over-tightened as this can affect the
minimum depth of 50mm into the block. pull out strength.
Medium-weight fixtures (drawing 27), The diameter of holes drilled in blocks
for example, heavier-duty door frames should be a size smaller than that
and battens and small fixtures, should normally recommended to ensure that
be fixed using proprietary plugs and the plug fits tightly in the block before the
normal woodscrews. The screws should screw is driven.
penetrate the block to a minimum depth
The use of non-percussive power tools
of 50mm, and when deciding the screw
will help prevent over-sized pilot holes.
length, allowance must be made for the
thickness of the internal finish as well as Advice on the most appropriate types of
the item to be fixed. fixing for a given situation and pull-out
values for a range of proprietary plugged
When fixing battens etc., using helical
and screwed fixings is readily available
nails, it may be helpful to drive the fixing
from the Technical Services Department.
through the timber before positioning, to
avoid bounce.

25 26 27 28

Block
Block Block
Block Block
Block Block
Block Block
Block Block
Block Block
Block Block
Block

Plaster*
Plaster*
Plaster* Plaster* Plaster*
Plaster*
Plaster* Plaster* Plaster*
Plaster*
Plaster* Plaster* Plaster*
Plaster*
Plaster* Plaster*

Proprietary Nailed Fixing Cut Nails (driven in pairs for Solar) Proprietary Plugs & Woodscrews Proprietary Heavyweight Fixings
Timber Fixtures such as light door Timber Fixtures such as light Heavier door frames, battens Heavyweight items such as
frames, skirtings, linings door frames, skirtings, linings and and small fixtures radiators and cupboards
and cladding battens cladding battens

* With or without plaster

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