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Beam and block

Beam and Block flooring is the traditional and cost effective suspended flooring system for ground and upper floors. It is suitable for use in both domestic and commercial applications.

The system comprises prestressed, inverted "T" beams, infilled with standard concrete blocks. Beams are produced to give nominal depths from 150mm to 225mm and are placed at 520mm and/or 295mm centres depending on span and load. The completed floor is grouted with a sand/cement mixture.

System advantages of beam and block flooring include:

Fast and simple installation requiring no special skills
Maintenance-free
High levels of sound and thermal insulation and fire resistance
Unaffected by damp, rot or vermin
Allows longer spans than timber joists
Ideal for use on sloping ground; enables a safe level ground floor platform to be quickly established

Contact us

Hollowcore, Beam and Block, Jetfloor, Stairs.
Hanson Building Products
Hoveringham
Nottingham
NG14 7JX

Tel: 01636 832000

Hollowcore, Stairs, Bespoke, Culverts
Hanson Building Products
Birchwood WayCotes Park Industrial Estate
Alfreton
Derby
DE21 4BN

Tel: 01773 602432

Beam and Block, Jetfloor
Hanson Building Products
Sproughton Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5AN

Tel: 01473 461771

Omnia, Cobiax
Hanson Building Products
Wilden Road
Pattinson Indsutrial Estate
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 8QB

Tel: 01914 170066

www.heidelbergcement.com

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