In a market where thermal blocks/bricks increases the value of building properties by up to 30%, ThermoLite block is the product of choice. At a lower overall cost than both Brick (Taboog) and AAC block (Thermostone), ThermoLite is lighter & a better thermal insulator than both.
ThermoLite is a block made with a composite mixture of high quality non-decomposable lightweight aggregates, cement, additives, & sand. It is casted, strongly compacted, evenly vibrated into form, then, it is immediately transferred to protected, moisture injected, & closed curing chambers. The result is a cohesive, strong, rigid & lightweight block.
ThermoLite is an ultra lightweight concrete masonry block that is ideal for all types of exterior and interior walls and suitable for any physical operation such as cutting, nailing, transfixing or screwing, also ridge extending to make proper route for wire, pipe, etc.. It has the workability of normal block and does not have the limitations of other lightweight blocks. ThermoLite’s aggregates internal cellular structure of thousands of air filled cavities give it much of its following exceptional physical characteristics & attributes:
1. Thermal Insulation: With ThermoLite’s low thermal conductivity, approximately 0.09 W/m.k. per 15cm thick block, it is much lower than AAC block’s (Aerated Autoclaved concrete block known in Iraq as Thermostone block) thermal conductivity of 0.16 W/m.k. per 20 cm thick block. Therefore, ThermoLite is a better thermal insulator than Thermostone (by up to 30%).
2. Water Absorption: Minimal absorption of moisture. Tested to absorb less than 10% of its weight in 72 hours of submersion in water. ThermoLite is less absorbent than Thermostone’s 50% absorption rate.
3. Lightweight: At 11.25 kg/block of 15x50x20 cm (thickness x length x height) ThermoLite is lighter than Thermostone, one third the weight of standard concrete block.
4- Compressive strength: ThermoLite carries a compressive strength of 3.5-4 MPa., in accordance with American and European standards.
5. Tensile strength: ThermoLite is rigid against sudden impact, resist damage caused by hadling, transport, & environmental attacks. ThermoLite is stronger than the fragile Thermostone block.
6. Surface Treatment: The low moisture absorption and large surface pores make ThermoLite block is suitable for plastering by both manual and mechanical means. It is more workable than Thermostone, and similar to standard concrete block.
7. Sound Insulation: Ranging from 46 to 53 db, ThermoLite is a better sound insulator than Thermostone’s 37-42db.
6. Fire Resistant: Non combustible, fire reaction class A1 (no contribution to fire).