Building the future with Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete

PRODUCT GUIDE

• low tolerances
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 This is Xella Building materials: What does
Xella is a leading manufacturer of branded Ytong aircrete stand for?
building materials with a global presence Building blocks with very good
The largest manufacturer of aircrete and thermal insulation
calcium silicate units under the Ytong, Hebel Efficient large formats are available
and Silka brands for quick and easy building
A leading supplier of high-quality dry-lining The Ytong block will be the only
systems under the Fermacell brand aerated block in the UK which is
One of Europe’s leading suppliers of lime and produced with sand (and no fly-ash)
limestone under the Fels brand Excellent fire protection
Future-oriented, high-quality
The main office of Xella UK is located in construction
Sutton Coldfield.

Introduction

DISTINCTIVE BUILDING WITH

AERATED CONCRETE
Ytong blocks are a well known global fire walls in both load-bearing and non load-
name for aerated concrete products. The bearing designs. The building block there-
product has unlimited constructional pos- fore is known as being efficient for both
sibilities and good building physical proper- house construction and for commercial and
ties. It is, for example: industrial buildings.
non-flammable
impermeable to frost and moisture High construction speed
excellent insulating properties In addition to its versatility, the Ytong block
is characterised by its ease of working and
Above all, however, it is quick and efficient to construction. The blocks can easily be sawn.
lay. In practice, this is a decisive argument for This results in a relatively high construction
contractors to use aerated concrete, as this speed which can deliver cost savings, par-
results in a high speed construction. ticularly in high-volume projects. The con- Some of the recent projects using
struction advantages of the Ytong block are Xella products:
For house construction and commercial that it is light-weight, simple to lay, quick to
and industrial buildings. assemble, simple to saw/cut and chase and Scottish schools, Perth and Edinburgh Butlins Hotel, Bognor Regis
Ytong blocks are not only used to construct it has unlimited finishing possibilities. All Swindon schools, Swindon Riverside Project, Belvedere
inner leaves of cavity walls and dwelling par- products are manufactured to comply with Terminal 5 Heathrow, London News International, Waltham Cross
titioning walls but also internal, external and European standards EN 771-4 (CE-marked).

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 YTONG 3,6 STANDARD BLOCKS YTONG 7,3 HI-STRENGTH BLOCKS
Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Block Blocks/pack Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Block Blocks/pack
strength conductivity weight strength conductivity weight
kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK kg kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK kg
450 - 480 3,6 440 x 215 50** 0,11 2,3 128 100** 0,18 7,3 72
100* 0,11 4,6 72 140** 0,18 10,3 48
140* 0,11 6,5 48 215** 0,18 15,8 32
215* 0,11 10,0 32 680 - 750 7,3 600 x 215 100** 0,18 10,0 72
450 - 480 3,6 600 x 215 100* 0,11 6,3 72
140** 0,11 8,8 48 laid weight for design purposes Applications:
incl. 3% moisture: approx. 745 kg/m3 internal and external leaf of cavity walls
laid weight for design purposes incl. Applications: solid walls
3% moisture: approx. 485 kg/m3 internal and external leaf of cavity walls separating walls
solid walls flanking walls
fit for soil conditions D S-1 partitions
partitions block and beam flooring systems
flanking walls fit for soil conditions D S1, D S2 and D S3

YTONG 4,0 STANDARD BLOCKS YTONG FOUNDATION BLOCKS

Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Block Blocks/pack Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Block Blocks/pack
strength conductivity weight strength conductivity weight
kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK kg kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK kg
approx. 620 4,0 440 x 215 100* 0,15 6,1 72 approx. 620 4,0 440 x 215 300* 0,15 18,2 24
600 x 215 100* 0,15 8,3 72 approx. 620 4,0 440 x 215 350* 0,15 21,2 24
680 - 750 7,3 440 x 215 300* 0,18 22,0 24
laid weight for design purposes incl. 3% Applications:
moisture: approx. 640 kg/m3 block and beam flooring systems Applications:
partition walls foundation blocks can be laid below dpc level without mortared perpends
internal and external leafs of cavity walls fit for soil conditions DS-1, DS-2 and DS-3
fit for soil conditions D S1, D S2 and D S3 can be used above ground for solid walls
separating walls
solid walls
flanking walls
COURSING UNITS
Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Blocks/
strength conductivity pack
kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK
450 - 480 3,6 215 x 65 100* 0,11 468
680 - 750 7,3 215 x 65 100* 0,18 468

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 Characteristics:
non-fl ammable
impermeable to frost and moisture
excellent insulating properties, reduces the amount of additional insulation
helps to create a comfortable living environment
provides an even temperature range in winter or summer
highly recommended for use in thin joint systems because oflow shrinkage values
(< 0,2 mm/m)and accurate dimensions
the 4.0 standard block can be used in many locations including block and beam floaring
systems and separating walls according Robust Details (E-WM-6, E-WM-10, E-WM-13
and E-WM-15)
light weight
easy to cut and chase
A1 reaction to fire rating
excellent sound insulation

Below are some examples of external wall constructions and the U-values archieved.

3.6 Standard 4.0 Standard 7.3 Hi Strenght

block block block YTONG THIN JOINT MASONRY SYSTEM
Partial fill cavity:
Brick outer leaf wall Total Total Total Ytong aircrete blocks when used in a thin Xella also supplies the specially developed
Clear cavity 50 mm U-value U-value U-value joint masonry system have many benefits: thin bed mortar and the necessary tools for
Kingspan TW50, 50 mm 0,25 W/m2K 0,26 W/m2K 0,27 W/m2K Improved thermal performance use with Ytomg blocks if required
Ytong block 440 x 215 x 100 mm Excellent air tightness. A major
consideration with the latest air
permeability requirements.
Partial fill cavity: Total Total Total Faster build time
Brick outer leaf wall U-value U-value U-value Reduction in site wastage
Clear cavity 50 mm 0,28 W/m2K 0,30 W/m2K 0,31 W/m2K Ytong blocks are highly recommended
Kingspan TW50, 40 mm for use in thin joint systems because of
Ytong block 440 x 215 x 100 mm there low shrinkage values and accurate
production with very narrow tolerance of
Total Total Total the blocks.
Full fill cavity: U-value U-value U-value
Brick outer leaf wall 0,27 W/m2K 0,28 W/m2K 0,29 W/m2K Additional information
Rockwool Dri Therm 32, 90 mm Xella North-West Europe has a Quality System Certificate according EN-ISO 9001.
Ytong block 440 x 215 x 100 mm The YTONG products are accepted by NHBC (National House Building Councel)

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 For sales & technical advise please contact: XEL50201/Admix/0315
SILKA, YTONG and XELLA are registered trademarks of the Xella Group

Xella UK
A branch of Xella BE nv/sa

PO Box 10028
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7ZF
Telephone: +44 (0) 843 290 9080
Fax: +44 (0) 843 290 9081
E: [email protected]

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