EH Smith

Blockwork

EH Smith supply concrete blocks to construction sites all over the UK. Extensive stocks held at all EH Smith branches include high insulation aerated blocks, lightweight aggregate, close textured and fair faced blocks.

Keeping abreast of the latest developments in blocks, EH Smith offer a more informed choice to customers. Our trained block specialists deal with huge volumes of business and stay one step ahead of any changes in building regulations, which may affect construction methods. The team are also able to inform and advise customers of correct block and insulation combinations to ensure compliance of thermal regulations.

EH Smith also supply to order a full range of coloured architectural masonry blocks. These can be purpose made for unique application, including reveal blocks, quoins, cills and trough lintels, with strengths ranging from 2.8N/mm² to 25N/mm².

Thin Bed Solution - Is it suitable for your project? Recent trends within mainland Europe have taken place to downskill the laying of brick and block through using an adhesive mortar. In blockwork this adds to the air tightness improvements now sought to combat Co2 emissions in buildings.

The extension of 'Thin Bed Solution' technology has now moved to outer skin masonry. EH Smith remain up-to-date on the utilisation of thin mortar technology and its incorporation in the outer skin. For more information contact 0121 713 7100 or e-mail specifications@ehsmith.co.uk