Lay-Lite lightweight foundation blocks
CCP foundation blocks offer the specifier a product that is durable, efficient and very cost effective. Having CCP foundation blocks on site means that time delays due to the non-arrival of wet mixes are a thing of the past.
All of our foundation blocks are low carbon as standard - up to an 50% carbon reduction compared with using OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement).
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Low carbon as standard
All of our foundation blocks are low carbon as standard - up to an 50% carbon reduction compared with using OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement).
Sustainable aggregates
Produced using responsibly sourced and sustainable high-quality sands and aggregates.
British standards
Compliance with EN1996-1 Group 1 Manufacturing Standard BS EN 771-3:2011
Available in two sizes
We offer two sizes of foundation blocks. 300mm x 215mm x 215mm (l x h x w) and 350mm x 250mm x 140mm
Easy to use
Easier to form within a trench rather than two skins of other blocks
A1 fire rated
These blocks have a Class A1 rating, indicating that they are incombustible and do not contribute to fire.
Low carbon
Our concrete blocks are produced with Greenbloc standard offering you carbon savings of up to 50% at no additional cost. All Greenbloc products perform to the same specification, performance, quality and aesthetic characteristics as 100% cement versions.
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Greenbloc Standard
up to 50% carbon saving
Our concrete blocks are produced with Greenbloc standard
Greenbloc Premium
up to 70% carbon saving
up to 70% carbon saving
Greenbloc Ultra
up to 80% carbon saving
The Greenbloc Ultra product is manufactured without cement giving the lowest embodied CO2 option.
What are foundation blocks used for?
Foundation blocks are specifically designed to be used below the DPC and are used to construct a base capable of supporting solid and cavity walls, as well as supporting framed buildings and beam and block floors. They are suitable for supporting 3 storey structures.
What are the advantages of foundation blocks?
CCP foundation blocks are easier to form within a trench rather than two skins of other blocks and eliminate the need to fill cavities.
They have excellent resistance to freeze/thaw and sulphate attack and are suitable in DS1 ground conditions.
Our foundation blocks also offer a useful level of thermal performance
They are available in two compressive strengths 7.3 N/mm2 and 10.4 N/mm2.
Lay-Lite foundation blocks are produced using responsibly sourced and sustainable high-quality sands and aggregates.
Getting the best from CCP foundation blocks
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.
It is recommended the foundation blocks should not be left exposed.
We offer two sizes of foundation blocks. 300mm x 215mm x 215mm (l x h x w) and 350mm x 250mm x 140mm Can be laid either 350mm or 250mm wall thickness. In both sizes we have compressive strengths of 7.3 and 10.4 N/mm2.
Our foundation blocks comply with EN1996-1 Group 1 Manufacturing Standard BS EN 771-3:2011