Description

Shield combines all the normal qualities of Thermalite blocks with extremely high
moisture resistance.

• External Walls • Foundations • Partitions • Separating Walls
• For use with thin layer mortar

Working dimensions

• Face dimensions (mm); 440 x 215
• Thickness and weights; Block thicknesses and weights at equilibrium density (for 440 x 215mm)
• Weight; 5.8kg*

Properties

• Mean compressive strength not less than 3.6N/mm2
• Design thermal conductivity (λ) 0.15W/m.K
• Dry thermal conductivity value: (λ10,dry, unit) 0.13W/m.K
• Specified gross dry density 600kg/m3
• Density: 600Kg/m2
• Strength: 3.6N/mm2

*Weights quoted are based on 3% equilibrium moisture content. For typical as-received weights the above figures should be
increased by a further 19%. This is, however, dependent on climatic and storage conditions.