External walls can be built using either cavity or solid construction, with each having distinct advantages in specific situations.

Solid walls

Due to Celcon Blocks' closed cell structure they have an excellent resistance to water penetration, therefore enabling them to be used in the construction of solid external walls.

Traditionally, water penetration precluded the building of solid walls, but H+H aircrete has enabled this method of wall construction and is proving to be a fast and efficient method. It also easily meets the requirements of Part C of the Building Regulations.

When being used for solid wall construction, there are a variety of external finishes which can be applied, including render, brick slips and cladding systems; all of which can be done without the need for added insulation to achieve the required Thermal Regulations.

Cavity walls

In an external cavity wall construction each leaf predominately meets specific requirements. The external leaf protects the structure from the penetration of moisture, whilst the inner leaf provides the main structural support of the building. Celcon Blocks fulfil both of these requirements.

When combining H+H aircrete's moisture resistance, strength and thermal insulation performance, Celcon Blocks can be used for both internal and external leaves of a cavity wall, providing a designer with a number of options and building types which are value engineered and free from technical risk.

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For more information please call 01732 886444 or email info@hhcelcon.co.uk.