Lite Roof Blocks

Invented in the mid 1920s aac simultaneously provides structure insulation and fire and mold resistance.

Lite roof blocks.

Composed of quartz sand calcined gypsum lime cement water and aluminum powder aac products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. Looks exactly like conventional roof after plaster finish. The muldraugh ky safe room project we finished using lite deck is performing much better than expected. Superior thermal performance with high insulating values.

Our sub six profiles and our flat lightweight 720 lbs. The roof finish is standing seam metal attached to the structural concrete roof formed by the lite deck system. Light weight foam concrete filler aggregate for sunken area. Non combustible with superior fire ratings.

Smooth monolithic slope to drain surface. Easy and fast filling. Listed below are several types of lightweight aggregates suitable for structural reinforced concrete pumice is used for reinforced concrete roof slab mainly for industrial roofs in germany. All quinn lite blocks have been tested for freeze thaw resistance using recognised test methods and are certified for use in all ground conditions outlined in table 14a of nsai publication sr 325 up to and including mx 3 2 high degree of saturation with freezing.

Amongst a range of lightweight masonry blocks which can be produced from litebuilt foamed concrete our kiblok patented worldwide is probably the most interesting product. Notes from the architect. Decreases dead weight by 40 in mortar mixture. Can be used in all types of filling required in construction.

Profiles are a fraction of the weight of our conventional roof tiles and are perfect for re roof projects. Forms include blocks wall panels floor and roof panels cladding panels and. Autoclaved aerated concrete is a lightweight precast foam concrete building material suitable for producing concrete masonry unit like blocks. Insulation is provided when used on roof.

Very low energy costs about 40 cents per square foot for the first full year. Foamed slag was the first lightweight aggregate suitable for reinforced concrete that was produced in large quantity in the uk. The hips and ridges are critical intersections of all roofs that require careful weather blocking but can also be used for ventilating a breathable roof system to last longer and perform better. Lightroof shieeld covers the complete vary of hollow blocks and solid masonry blocks interlocking pavers edge and flagstones wall blocks porous pavers and.

Boral roofing has the best hip and ridge products available to prevent wind driven rain snow and other debris from entering the peaks and corners of a roof. Roofing material can be nailed or glued. Quinn lite blocks are the only thermal blocks in ireland which are certified for use below dpc for durability purposes.