Structural Masonry
The innovative package from H+H
build with ease
Introduction
At H+H we believe that manufacturing aircrete is only
the beginning. Our detailed technical support helps
to provide our customers with our modern method
of structural masonry necessary to build their dream
home. Foundations and walls are the fundamental
elements of any build project and we aim to take some
of the worry out of tackling these vital first stages.
For our smaller building contractors and Our modern masonry package works
self-build customers we offer a unique like this: our customer sends in their
masonry wall package. This service drawings for a new home. Our technical
includes technical advice, detailed product team assesses the drawings and makes
specification and the supply of vital recommendations for compliance with
masonry product required for the walls. building regulations, and in particular
the requirements of the new energy
Regulations. Information can also be
provided on thermal bridging and of course,
the most appropriate type of block to use.
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The Thin-Joint System
Our modern masonry package is an innovation. Our package
is offered using our Thin-Joint System which has benefits to
the smaller developer or self builder.
In a Thin-Joint System the traditional
mortar is largely replaced with a fast-drying,
ultra-thin layer of cement-based Thin Layer
mortar. The result is the robust, flexible and
environmentally sound structure you expect
from aircrete, but with a wall that can be
built much faster, saving considerable cost
on site.
Thin-Joint vs traditional mortar
Improved thermal performance
Reduction of site wastage
Improved stability during
construction
Cleaner Cavities
Improved build accuracy of
finished walls
The Package Principle
Our dedicated estimation team provides
a bespoke service to smaller developers
and self-builders.
The principle is to provide a competitive
and simple method of procurement for
projects, easing the load on quantity
surveyors or assisting where there is no
dedicated quantity surveyor in charge of
the buying process.
Working from the design drawings
supplied, our team will calculate the
materials required to build the inner skin
of external cavity or solid wall in Thin-Joint
aircrete masonry and provide a fixed price
for all the structural materials covered by
the estimate, ensuring it is delivered to
site all together.
Our package options typically use our larger
format aircrete blocks with Thin Layer
mortar. This will include our Multi Plates
(large format units, with nearly 21/2 times
the wall area of traditional blocks, for
improved speed of installation) or H+H’s
Jumbo Blok or Plus Blocks where a block
thickness of more than 140mm is required.
The customer has then only to decide what
the final outer finish on his home will be:
brickwork or render and source a quote
accordingly from that supplier.
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Structural Masonry
The Package Process
When you first contact us to discuss your project, we will ask
you a series of questions about your aims and objectives and
how you would like your project to progress. We will ask you
to submit your drawings and, once we have examined them,
we will calculate the amount of aircrete required* for the
entire project. The cost provided will not be a cost per m2
but will be a total cost for the whole package. All the walls
included will be shown in our marked up version of your
design drawings, for ease of reference.
We appreciate that building a wall is not The aim is to ensure that you get everything
only about the aircrete blocks so to simplify you need, when you need it, with the
the process, we will also include the package of materials despatched on H+H
quantity of Thin Layer mortar, appropriate supplied lorries to site.†
wall ties and dpc material and cavity trays.
We can even help you by providing
We can even include standard steel lintels
details of our recommended contractors:
for the aircrete blockwork if desired.
companies who are used to working with
After we have calculated the cost we will our aircrete and Thin Layer mortar system.
forward a clearly detailed estimate along
with the marked up drawings confirming
where an allowance has been made for
materials. The package benefits
If amendments or reasonable variations Bespoke masonry package
are needed, we are happy to re-work the
Fixed price formula
estimate to suit your specific needs.
Upon acceptance of the package quote, Simple method of procurement
an order is placed with a suitable Builder’s
Technical Support
Merchant and we will liaise directly with
site from there. Large format blocks
Delivered direct to site
*with appropriate wastage
† in mainland UK
Structural Masonry
Thin-Joint speed benefit
The Thin-Joint method of masonry build has been around for
many years in Europe and is growing in popularity in the UK.
It is proving attractive because it offers an enhanced quality
build, technical benefits and potential for greatly improved
construction times and therefore reduced costs.
Thin-Joint is faster because of the The Thin-Joint system was originally
special Thin Layer mortar which is a vital developed with the building contractors
component. This dries extremely quickly, in mind, but we have found that the
providing a near full-strength bond in advantages of a quicker build are equally
minutes and allows for storey height compelling for the self-builder who is likely
construction in a single day. For some to be incurring additional cost for every day
single storey residential building projects the project takes.
contractors can raise a wall to roof height
in just one day. Larger format blocks are
specified within the Thin-Joint system to
further increase the speed of build.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Starting with the ground works The Thin-Joint walls are initially With the first lift complete, the
complete, the contractor takes bedded on a levelling course of floors are installed using timber
responsibility for the site to build you a traditional mortar. Once this first either built in to the walls or on joist
course is complete the build progresses
weather-tight masonry shell. hangers finished with weather deck
without delay, quickly building the
or similar products.
internal leaf of the external walls and
any required partition walls to first lift.
With the workability of H+H Aircrete,
any openings are easily formed for
windows or doors.
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The Rå Build method
H+H has also pioneered a unique system of house building
which is both dramatic in impact and simple in principle.
We call it our Rå Build method of construction.
Rå Build works on the premise that, using While the internal work is starting,
Not forgetting the Thin-Joint mortar, it is possible to build insulation and outer leaf brickwork will
the supporting shell of a house in a very be added to the outside of the walls. This
foundations
short time. As soon as the supporting method is intended to ensure that the site
walls are up, the roof is erected and made operates as economically as possible.
Thin-Joint blockwork is only watertight. You then have the shell of
Traditionally when building houses, the
recommended for use above dpc. the building erected and weathertight and
aircrete walls and brick outer skin are built
However, H+H also produce Foundation follow-on trades such as first-fix carpentry,
up at the same time. By building the
blocks which are laid in traditional electricians and plumbers can start work
‘shell’ first, both the outer skin and the
mortar and offer a very robust, cost within this shell.
inside trades can work in parallel. It is
effective and simple solution below dpc. possible to build a weathertight - 2 storey
Our package estimates can also shell from dpc to roof height in 2 weeks.
include a cost for Foundation Blocks if
appropriate for your particular project.
Step 4 The build then continues apace with
the second lift soon complete, with
any gable ends built or spandrel
panels positioned. The roof trusses
are installed with felt and fly battens
completing the Rå Build structure;
handing the weather-tight masonry
shell over to allow completion of the
external leaf of the envelope whilst
internally the first fix can start.
H+H heritage
H+H aircrete has been sustainably produced in the UK for over
60 years. Aircrete is a widely recognised and popular material
choice for masonry build and is widely used in house building.
Its lightweight nature and aerated cell structure makes it
strong, yet easy to handle. H+H aircrete blocks are produced
in a range of sizes that meet the regulatory health and safety
weight requirements for one man to lift and lay.
H+H’s aircrete will also address the need Modern houses have to be built to last for For further information on aircrete
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H+H UK Limited
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