Foundation Block

CCP Foundation blocks not only offer the specifier a product that is durable, efficient and highly economical but also offers one which is excellent value for money. Having CCP foundation blocks on site means that time delays due to the non-arrival of wet mixes are a thing of the past.

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Easier to form within a trench than two skins of other blocks and without need to mess about filling cavities CCP foundation blocks are suitable for up to DS-3 conditions and been specifically designed for below DPC use.

CCP recommend that aggregate blocks should not be laid in temperatures below 3° Celsius and when being laid below ground level a general purpose mortar containing 1:1:5-6 cement: lime: sand (or equivalent) should be used.

Thermally efficient, quantifiably more accurate CCP foundation blocks at 300mm weigh approximately 18 kg and comply with HSE / CDM guidelines for single unit manual handling, however it is good practice to individually assess site manual handling practices on an individual basis. Guidelines for this can be found in HSE Information Sheet No 37.

Specification
Compliance with EN1996-1 Group 1
Manufacturing StandardBS EN 771 – 3: 2011
Tolerance CategoryD1
Size215mm x 300mm x 215mm
Meters per pack2.4m2
Blocks per pack48
FlatnessNPD (See BS EN 771-3 sec 5.3.2.2)
Plane ParallelismNPD
Bulk dry material density1020-1180 kg/m3
Dry WeightApproximately 18kg

Supplying Builders Merchants & Large Construction Projects

As a UK manufacturer and supplier of concrete blocks and limestone aggregates, we can deliver concrete products to builder’s merchants and the trade throughout north Wales and the north-west of England.

Whether you require concrete blocks and aggregates for a large scale development project or just to maintain stock levels in your yard, we can offer competitive pricing and high-quality concrete products.

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Need some advice? Talk to our expert team

If you are a trade buyer looking to top up your yard stock, please feel free to contact us directly and our staff will be glad to assist you.

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Looking for home use? Find a stockist

Non-trade purchasers can purchase from the large number of stockists across the North West and North Wales.

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